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Cycle News 2024 Issue 02 January 17

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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Husqvarna Unveils All-New Vitpilen, Svartpilen H usqvarna unveiled its all-new 2024 generation Vitpilen and Svartpilen models. Featuring the biggest technical updates to the ranges since their introduction in 2018, the completely redesigned Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 have entirely new engines, new chassis, latest technology and new styling. Husqvarna says, "The newest Vitpilen and Svartpilen models have been designed to offer a consistently fun, memorable and dynamic riding experience. Aboard these new machines, riders both young and experi - enced can disrupt and escape the ordinary." The bikes feature all-new steel trellis frames, with a longer wheelbase and revised seat height, improving cornering behavior while keeping their renowned stability. The Vitpilen 401 further benefits from new handlebars that offer reduced weight. The bikes are powered by a new 399cc, single-cylinder engine delivering "increased per - formance, paired with improved weight distribution and a revised gearbox." The Vitpilen 401 and Svart- pilen 401 also share key technol- ogy, including cornering MTC, switchable ride modes, adjust- able WP suspension, ByBre brakes and Bosch cornering-sen- sitive ABS. Easy Shift technology allows clutchless gear changes, while a five-inch bonded glass TFT display, premium paint finish with decals, and 17-inch wheels complete the unmistak - able style of the Vitpilen and Svartpilen models. The bikes are expected to be available in March. CN WIND IN THE P40 Husqvarna's Svartpilen 401 (left) and Vitpilen 401 get their first significant updates since their 2018 debut.

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