Thumbs up!!!! I’ve recently bought a used 18’ Vitpilen and i must say you’re on a dime with your assessment. i’ll keep it probably for life, the look of it striking by any naked eye out there.
Excellent review man, new rider here getting first bike, no Svartpilens available but some of these in stock, no second hand bikes available for less than $10,000 in A2 learner class and no new builds in Kawasaki, Yamaha or Suzuki dealerships due to virus so looks like the Vitpilen might be my only option, dont like the forward riding aspect but maybe I can get used to it.
Yeah man I'm about 170- 175. The svartpilen is a little softer but soft doesn't always equal good lol. I was weary of the fact they aren't adjustable, but was surprised when it was actually good.
#newrider /// already own a 2020 KLX 300R dirtbike, but looking for my first streetbike.. Would you recommend this bike ?! Also looking at the Honda Rebel 500, and the Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S... *Still doing my research tho...
All are great bikes, the vulcan is going to be the smoothest, most versatile of the 3. But it's also going to depend on your style and ergonomic preference. The vulcan will be much faster than the rebel, and probably just a squint slower than the vitpilen.
So you just compare this motorcycle to every other motorcycle that’s out there in the marketplace I think a fair comparison would be to compare it with in its own class and I believe there it will get 99 out of 100. That minus one is due to the LCD
Does this bike has a heating issue like the Duke390.?? And what about the engine issues, what's ur experience!? Did it face lots of engine problems, like spark plug fuse etc. I'm confused between the two, Vitpilen 401 and Honda CB300 R.
Not that I have seen. All the husqys run hot on factory tune (EPA) intake exhaust and tune to fix that. The 300s from honda are economy engines. Dont expect any thrilling power. The bike as a whole is vastly superior, engine, brakes, suspension, chassis, geometry. The Vitpilen is 10x the bike.
Out the door is the only number that matters. There's not enough markup in these to discount 500 bucks. Unless there's incentive from manufacturer. But rebates will be a thing of the past for a while since stock all around the country is yet to be replenished.
Motorcycle Insider but don’t you think two persons will be too heavy for this bike? I‘ve read that even persons with 100 kg struggle, and I am by myself already 85 :/
You may be a little undersprung on the 401. Husqvarnas come from the factory setup for someone that's about 150. I would go for the 701 and take advantage of that adjustable suspension!
The vitpilen and svartpilen 401 dont sound like economy box engines. They are not loud with the factory can. But they sound like they have some kick like a motocross bike as opposed to sounding like a scooter.
More Annoying things on this thing ,Why have black on white Barcode decals on the Frigging very Boring looking cyclinder , Absalutely annoying if I ever wood Purchase one of those things that would be the first thing coming Completely off & feeding them to the Wi-Fi enabled paper Shredder.
Every new bike has warning stickers, which are typically removed promptly.. You'd know that if you'd ever purchased a new motorcycle. Thanks for sharing.
lol , might be too much for a new rider...might be not enough for a seasoned rider-Not saying much there. Grom might be too much for a new rider. Should get a bicycle.
Amazing illuminated Bar Switch Controls, 1st time I ever see that , Not even Hogs have went to that level , but really typical of that very ridiculous hd brand anyway. What you got ? a fatboy what you got a Fatbob , What you got a Fathead.
Do you have anything better to do than leave derogatory comments on all my youtube videos? Clearly not. Opinions are like assholes, we all have one and they all stink. I'd also rather not see anymore of yours. Thanks for watching.
What a Absalutely Dumb looking thing of a Bike ,An Absalute Embarrassment to the Motorcycle industry ,& Definitely say Goodbye to any type of useful Cargo and or Luggage on this thing Even a 4 Inch 2 piece Lunch pizza.
Great video man, a 100$ mic would lift the quality on the vids up a lot. Great content though.
Yeah or he could just record on his phone I’m sure it would be better than what it is now
The akrapovic exhaust for the 401’s sound really 👍🏼
Thumbs up!!!! I’ve recently bought a used 18’ Vitpilen and i must say you’re on a dime with your assessment. i’ll keep it probably for life, the look of it striking by any naked eye out there.
Hey man i have already gotten my hands on this bike. All i could say is that i love it so much!
Nice! It's a really fun bike
Coming from an R6 Track edition - this will do. Thank you! I really liked the in-depth review.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!!
Excellent review man, new rider here getting first bike, no Svartpilens available but some of these in stock, no second hand bikes available for less than $10,000 in A2 learner class and no new builds in Kawasaki, Yamaha or Suzuki dealerships due to virus so looks like the Vitpilen might be my only option, dont like the forward riding aspect but maybe I can get used to it.
Btw I like the score breakdown. Thanks for the video!
Thanks bud!
Thanks for a really good review!👍 I just bought one! 😊
Nice congrats! Thanks for watching!
Nice video. Saw one of these at my KTM dealer recently. Very cool bikes.
Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching!
Just bought one and picking it up this week! You are one of the few people saying positive things about the suspension, can I ask how much you weigh?
Yeah man I'm about 170- 175. The svartpilen is a little softer but soft doesn't always equal good lol. I was weary of the fact they aren't adjustable, but was surprised when it was actually good.
5:19 is haven only legends will get the place ❤️⚡
You can really get down on that thing!
I wish the made the seat height a little lower.
It's a really light bike, if you can get a toe down, you can ride it!
Will it be too small for a 6ft guy??
You would fit better on the 701. But the 401 wouldn't be impossible!
#newrider /// already own a 2020 KLX 300R dirtbike, but looking for my first streetbike.. Would you recommend this bike ?! Also looking at the Honda Rebel 500, and the Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S... *Still doing my research tho...
5'11" + 220 pounds..
All are great bikes, the vulcan is going to be the smoothest, most versatile of the 3. But it's also going to depend on your style and ergonomic preference. The vulcan will be much faster than the rebel, and probably just a squint slower than the vitpilen.
I gotta ask, im a new rider i have ridden a sport styled 125cc for like 2000kms. Do you think that i will be able to drive this beauty ?
Yeah buddy I think you'll be good!
Motorcycle Insider thank you so much on the quick response :)
How tall are you the bike looks small in some videos then huge in others
I'm 5'10"!
Motorcycle Insider I’m 5’7” I should be fine on it
Motorcycle Insider found it for $4800 out the door 2019 in WVA
@@BF703 buy it! Sounds like a great deal.
So you just compare this motorcycle to every other motorcycle that’s out there in the marketplace I think a fair comparison would be to compare it with in its own class and I believe there it will get 99 out of 100. That minus one is due to the LCD
I agree completely! It's in a class of its own.
The spec sheet describes it as DOHC. Can you confirm?
Yes it is
Good vid man. You know what you’re talking about. Now let’s a lav mic clipped on that collar 😉
definitely! haha gotta upgrade my gear. thanks!
Not a bad video.
Thanks! 😜
It reminds me of the Buell Lightning, obviously a lot less powerfull than the Buell.
Does this bike has a heating issue like the Duke390.??
And what about the engine issues, what's ur experience!? Did it face lots of engine problems, like spark plug fuse etc.
I'm confused between the two, Vitpilen 401 and Honda CB300 R.
Not that I have seen. All the husqys run hot on factory tune (EPA) intake exhaust and tune to fix that. The 300s from honda are economy engines. Dont expect any thrilling power. The bike as a whole is vastly superior, engine, brakes, suspension, chassis, geometry. The Vitpilen is 10x the bike.
I'm 6.2 220lb and never drove motorcycle I'm looking into this as my first bike what do you think? I need honest opinion thanks 🤗
It‘s probably to small for you. I‘m 6‘1“ and it wasn‘t very comfy at all. It felt like my head was directly above the front tire, didn‘t feel good
Great vid bro 👍 from where the yellow backlight lens
Its yellow lens tint!
Motorcycle Insider amazing ! You have an adress to buy this lens?
You can get yellow tint at an auto parts store, or from vvivid vinyl!
I'm really digging that bike. I'm 6-1 and 240 lb. Do you think I would do well on that?
you could always go for the bigger one the 700.
Sure. Just put in stiffer springs on the forks and rear shock.
They sell new 2019’s for $3,999 now
where? I've only ever seen 4999
@@MH5tube It was for the month of february I believe.
I have seen as low as 3500$ CAD in Vancouver Canada store. If you want to know just ask me. They usually do it in Sept oct end of season
Out the door is the only number that matters. There's not enough markup in these to discount 500 bucks. Unless there's incentive from manufacturer. But rebates will be a thing of the past for a while since stock all around the country is yet to be replenished.
Where did you get the yellow light cover
where did you buy the plate?? It is 👍🏻
It's a 3' husqvarna decal on a piece of hardboard 🤘
vitpilen is suitable for long rides like 500 km ?
Probably going to be pretty rough on your wrists and back! You would probably have to take some rests every hour or so.
@@MotoInsiders tank capacity 😂 surely make me wait every hour for sure
@@hardysathish7707 exactly! Haha
I wouldn’t.
is it possible to take a passenger with you on this bike?
Yes it is!
Motorcycle Insider but don’t you think two persons will be too heavy for this bike? I‘ve read that even persons with 100 kg struggle, and I am by myself already 85 :/
@@sebfriday5114 it is possible, but not ideal. it can be done but this is not the best bike to ride 2 up.
Is it possible to install a quick shifter + auto blipper to this bike?
Absolutely! Dynojet research makes one
@@MotoInsiders awesome. thanks!
How dont u have more subscribers???
Hoping I do soon! Thanks for watching!
I think it's a DOHC setup because it shares the same engine as Duke 390..
Yes DOHC with finger followers
Hey man thanks for the review! I’m 5’10 over 220 I’m I too heavy?
You may be a little undersprung on the 401. Husqvarnas come from the factory setup for someone that's about 150. I would go for the 701 and take advantage of that adjustable suspension!
Motorcycle Insider do you think putting ohlins on would be recommended then??
Depending on the cost, may just be more worth it to go for the 701. Price has been reduced for 2020.
Dosent sound grunty.. good review however
Which 400cc does? Actually curious to know if there is one because I feel like they never do at low cc.
The vitpilen and svartpilen 401 dont sound like economy box engines. They are not loud with the factory can. But they sound like they have some kick like a motocross bike as opposed to sounding like a scooter.
$2699 for 401? Damm in India you will get Duke 200 at this price tag!! 💔
3699, but was for a used one. New they were 6499, with a rebate for old model was 4899. But still. A great deal!
maintenance
Pilipinas
More Annoying things on this thing ,Why have black on white Barcode decals on the Frigging very Boring looking cyclinder , Absalutely annoying if I ever wood Purchase one of those things that would be the first thing coming Completely off & feeding them to the Wi-Fi enabled paper Shredder.
Every new bike has warning stickers, which are typically removed promptly.. You'd know that if you'd ever purchased a new motorcycle. Thanks for sharing.
lol , might be too much for a new rider...might be not enough for a seasoned rider-Not saying much there. Grom might be too much for a new rider. Should get a bicycle.
if you can ride a bike you can ride a motorcycle! respect the machine and it will respect you!
@@MotoInsiders there we go! that's the mentality i was looking for. H2R first bike. lol
needs a pipe dude
I agree! This was a loaner for the video.
Amazing illuminated Bar Switch Controls, 1st time I ever see that , Not even Hogs have went to that level , but really typical of that very ridiculous hd brand anyway. What you got ? a fatboy what you got a Fatbob , What you got a Fathead.
Do you have anything better to do than leave derogatory comments on all my youtube videos? Clearly not. Opinions are like assholes, we all have one and they all stink. I'd also rather not see anymore of yours. Thanks for watching.
Its ktm duke 390 modified ..haha
Sure is
Why do you have to soundtrack this with dire music including the most annoying handclap? Ugh!
It's Retnik Beats great producer.
@@MotoInsiders no accounting for taste I suppose.
Clumsy side😂
What a Absalutely Dumb looking thing of a Bike ,An Absalute Embarrassment to the Motorcycle industry ,& Definitely say Goodbye to any type of useful Cargo and or Luggage on this thing Even a 4 Inch 2 piece Lunch pizza.
I guess if luggage space is your only metric sure. Some of us ride for fun 🥱
Horrible looking bike in my opinion
We cant all have great taste! haha just kidding, but opinions are just like assholes, we all have one and they all stink.