2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Spotted Testing in India, Reveals Design and Hardware Updates
The new Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 will come powered by the same engine that also does duty on the KTM 250 Duke – a 248.8cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected motor.
By Kanika Sachdeva
Husqvarna, KTM's subsidiary, has been spied on testing their new cafe-racer-styled motorcycle – the Vitpilen 250 – in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is expected to be launched in India in the first half of next year, but Husqvarna has remained silent regarding it. Bajaj Auto brought the Husqvarna brand to the country by launching two bikes in February 2020 – the Vitpilen 250 and the Svartpilen 250. Debuted at the India Bike Week in December 2019, both these motorcycles are based on their KTM counterparts.
2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: Engine
Like before, the recently spotted Vitpilen 250 will come with the same engine that also does duty on the KTM 250 Duke – a 248.8cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected motor that belts out 31bhp at 9,250rpm and 25Nm of peak torque at 7,250rpm. Though it is the same motor as the KTM 250 Duke, it could get a slightly different state of tune in the new Vitpilen 250.
Also Read: 2024 KTM 250 Duke Launched at Rs 2.39 lakh in India, Bookings Open at Rs 4,499
The engine comes paired with a 6-speed transmission that is assisted by a quick-shifter as standard. The 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250's upgraded powertrain will incorporate a redesigned cylinder head, a larger airbox, as well as ride-by-wire technology.
2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: Cycle Parts
Moreover, the updated Vitpilen 250 will also share hardware components with the KTM siblings – the 250 Duke and the 390 Duke. These include an upside-down front fork, side-mounted rear monoshock, swingarm, wheels, and disc brakes supported by an anti-lock braking system. The riding position on the 2024 iteration is a combination of raised clip-on handlebars, rear-set footpegs, and a revised positioning of turn indicators.
2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: Visual Updates
Coming to the design bits, the 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is a cafe-racer-styled offering that will get an updated headlight cover, a new design for the fuel tank and alloy wheels, a longer saddle, as well as a tweaked tail section accommodating the number plate. The design is likely to be complemented by new colour schemes, all-LED lighting, a TFT dash, smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, USB-C charging, and more.
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2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: India Launch Details
Judging from the spy shots, the latest Vitpilen 250 looks nearly production-ready. Market Reports suggest that the bike could go on sale in India in early 2024. As of now, the existing Vitpilen 250 in the Indian market is priced at Rs 2.24 lakh (ex-showroom), however, with all these changes, expect the upcoming bike to command a price higher than the current version.
