We reported earlier this year that Husqvarna would be reviving the Vitpilen and Svartpilen lines to compete with the other competitors, and now we have the first images of a prototype testing on the road.
We’re at the point where we can identify a few details from these prototype shots: headlights, tank designs, and exhausts are among them.
Husqvarna is testing a new prototype on the road in southern Europe, and we’ve got the first spy shots. We believe that this is the new Husqvarna Vitpilen 1301 for 2023.
We can see that they have taken a KTM 1290 Super Duke R and made it a hardcore beast from Husqvarna.
The Brembo brake system features brake ventilation á la MotoGP, which we also saw at the KTM RC890 prototype. The design of this prototype is adapted to the current Husqvarna model lineup.
The headlight, in particular, leaves no doubt that this is a new high-flyer from Husqvarna. A couple of body parts are under camouflaged to hide the final design.
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R specs
And if we see the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R, it has Euro 5, a 1301 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine capable of delivering 175 Hp and 141 Nm of torque.
And we can see its weight distribution has been made with a precise calculation, as it maintains perfect stability during fast manoeuvres.
KTM borrowed Fomula1 technology to build these forged state of the art lightweight pistons.
And if the big bi-cylinder Austrian Supersport bike talks about performance, power and acceleration. It certainly does so for a good reason.
Thanks to additional details like a slipper clutch and semi-active WP APEX suspensions, the GT version improves efficiency and usability.
The new 1290 Super Duke GT gets the Twin plug ignition with more efficient combustion and low fuel consumption.
Further, the suspension algorithm helps the user control the suspension in four ways.
If we see the same 1301 cc engine on the Vitpilen 1301, we may see the same performance specs in the Vitpilen 1301.
Possibly with low power. Time will tell.
via LWG
