MILAN, Italy – They won’t hit dealerships for another year, but Husqvarna today used the EICMA show to announce two new street models; the Vitpilen 401 and the Svartpilen 401. Also unwrapped was a concept model; the Vitpilen 401 Aero.
In launching its new “Real Street” range, Husqvarna said the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 “pave the way for an astounding future in the onroad segment.”
![Vitpilen 401](https://www.ride-ct.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/HQV-VITPILEN-401-front-le-600x507.jpg)
The Vitpilen 401 is an urban model powered by a single-cylinder, fuel-injected, 375cc engine that puts of 44 horsepower. It has a slipper clutch, LED lights and a two-gallon gas tank.
![Svartpilen 401](https://www.ride-ct.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/HQV-SVARTPILEN-401-8-600x566.jpg)
The Svartpilen 401 is more adventuresome. Using the same 44 hp engine, it has knobby tires, a skid plate, tank rack and wide handlebars that will allow it to be taken off-road. It also has a “unique exhaust with robust protector.”
![Vitpilen 401 Aero](https://www.ride-ct.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/HQV-VITPILEN-401-AERO-90degree-RGB-600x400.jpg)
The concept Vitpilen 401 Aero is Husqvarna’s interpretation of a faired bike.
Husqvarna says the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 will be in dealerships in late autumn 2017.