KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India

RevItUp · 17th December 2020, 23:33

Oh, there were plans to launch the 401 in India early this year, not jist speculation.
Before getting the 250 I was checking the Husqvarna India website and I took this screenshot.
They were about to launch it in April 2020.
I guess covid made them rethink.

sandeepmohan · 18th December 2020, 02:55

Spotted these at the showroom in Wellington, New Zealand. It is quite possible they are shipped from India. It did not take too long to notice that the block was indeed identical to the one on the KTM 390. Curious to know if the oil used on these bikes are from Motorex. The Husqvarna and KTM's have Motorex branding on their engine cases.

Made in India KTM

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Red Liner · 18th December 2020, 07:43

Export versions run with Motorex because of a global deal between KTM and Motorex, they dropped Motul. Indian versions still run with the Motul/Bajaj oils.

ast.ggn · 18th December 2020, 07:57

Yes, 401 has been put off to May 2021, atleast. This has been confirmed by local KTM dealer day before yesterday. Covid has hit their plans very hard.

ebonho · 18th December 2020, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by giri1.8

People may not agree, but for me bike looks too tiny when compared with Duke or the RC series! Except for the tank, everything else looks small.

Except when it's approaching front on (seen them regularly on the roads during my morning cycling), with that nice oval headlight and chunky fork legs, I must admit I've never found it good looking. In fact it's bodywork is bordering on ugly. It's tipped way past being edgy into being weird ... maybe it's an acquired taste.

Like a Bobby on steroids.

Cheers, Doc

Mafia · 18th December 2020, 11:37

I have seen the pics and seen the bike in the flesh.

Seeing this bike in the showroom on a pedestal and under spotlights, it looks amazing.

Seen a few 250's on-road, they do look awkward with the rider. Even absurd IMO. The short tail really is a buzzkill for me.

Apparently, the sale numbers are not as high as anticipated, even with the introductory price for the 250.

carthick1000 · 1st February 2021, 20:18

Was in the market for a Svartpilen 401 and came across this KISKA design article on Jalopnik. Thought would be interesting to share with fellow members here. The design thinking of KISKA for KTM vs Husqvarna on their moodboards (left and right resp.) show how apart Duke/RC 390s and Svart/Vitpilen 401s are in their design, though they share almost all the underlying components with each other.

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source:Jalopnik

tunedv8 · 24th May 2022, 19:26

Whilst casually browsing the internet on my phone during a metro train ride, I read somewhere (can't remember where now) that the 401 Huskies were expected to be launched by Oct 2022.

Is this true? Can anyone confirm this?

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RevItUp Newbie Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New Delhi Posts: 15 Thanked: 48 Times	Re: KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India Oh, there were plans to launch the 401 in India early this year, not jist speculation. Before getting the 250 I was checking the Husqvarna India website and I took this screenshot. They were about to launch it in April 2020. I guess covid made them rethink. Attached Thumbnails
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sandeepmohan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 3,133 Thanked: 5,443 Times	Re: KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India Spotted these at the showroom in Wellington, New Zealand. It is quite possible they are shipped from India. It did not take too long to notice that the block was indeed identical to the one on the KTM 390. Curious to know if the oil used on these bikes are from Motorex. The Husqvarna and KTM's have Motorex branding on their engine cases. Made in India KTM Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sandeepmohan : 18th December 2020 at 03:23.
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Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,044 Times	Re: KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India Export versions run with Motorex because of a global deal between KTM and Motorex, they dropped Motul. Indian versions still run with the Motul/Bajaj oils.
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ast.ggn BHPian Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 312 Thanked: 1,434 Times	Re: KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India Yes, 401 has been put off to May 2021, atleast. This has been confirmed by local KTM dealer day before yesterday. Covid has hit their plans very hard.
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18th December 2020, 11:37	#36
Mafia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BLR MCT Posts: 962 Thanked: 900 Times	Re: KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India I have seen the pics and seen the bike in the flesh. Seeing this bike in the showroom on a pedestal and under spotlights, it looks amazing. Seen a few 250's on-road, they do look awkward with the rider. Even absurd IMO. The short tail really is a buzzkill for me. Apparently, the sale numbers are not as high as anticipated, even with the introductory price for the 250. Last edited by Mafia : 18th December 2020 at 11:39.
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1st February 2021, 20:18	#37
carthick1000 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CJB-Driel Posts: 693 Thanked: 2,861 Times View My Garage	Re: KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India Was in the market for a Svartpilen 401 and came across this KISKA design article on Jalopnik. Thought would be interesting to share with fellow members here. The design thinking of KISKA for KTM vs Husqvarna on their moodboards (left and right resp.) show how apart Duke/RC 390s and Svart/Vitpilen 401s are in their design, though they share almost all the underlying components with each other. source:Jalopnik
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24th May 2022, 19:26	#38
tunedv8 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 396 Times View My Garage	Re: KTM to part-build Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen, Svartpilen in India Whilst casually browsing the internet on my phone during a metro train ride, I read somewhere (can't remember where now) that the 401 Huskies were expected to be launched by Oct 2022. Is this true? Can anyone confirm this?
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