| MODEL | HUSQVARNA 701 VITPILEN 2018 - 2019 |
| Year | 2018 - 2019 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 692.7 cc / 42.27 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 105 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 71 Nm / 52.4 ft-lb @ 6750 rpm |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS, double ignition |
| Induction | Keihin EFI, 50 mm throttle body, ride-by-wire |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm WP USD forks, 135 mm / 5.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | WP monoshock with Pro-Lever linkage, 135 mm / 5.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston Brembo caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1434 mm / 56.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 157 kg |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | Bridgestone Battlax, listed as 129/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | Bridgestone Battlax 160/60 R17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The production Vitpilen 701 was the first Husqvarna road bike of the new era: a stripped-down cafe racer style roadster on a lightweight trellis frame. It features clip-on bars, a floating seat, an LED headlight and traction control with switchable ABS.
