Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, Vitpilen 250 Deliveries Commence

The Swedish bikes based on the KTM 250 Duke can be booked for a token amount of Rs 5,000

• Both motorcycles are powered by the 250 Duke’s 248.76cc single-cylinder motor. 
• The Svartpilen 250 and the Vitpilen 250 are priced at Rs 1.80 lakh. 
• Expect Husqvarna to hike the prices of both bikes in a few months. 

Earlier this month, Swedish manufacturer Husqvarna began accepting bookings for the Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250. Now, the KTM-owned company has started delivering the bikes to its first set of customers.  

Both motorcycles are powered by the KTM 250 Duke’s BS6-compliant 248.76cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that belts out 30PS of power and 24Nm of peak torque. They even share their 6-speed transmission equipped with a slipper clutch with the Duke.

Also read: Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 vs Svartpilen 250: Differences Explained

In terms of underpinnings, the Svartpilen 250 and the Vitpilen 250 share the same hardware. Suspension duties are taken care of by a 43mm USD fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear, both from WP Apex. Braking hardware consists of 320mm disc up front and a 230mm disc at the rear. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. Apart from their ergonomics, there are some minor differences between the two motorcycles. For starters, the Svartpilen’s wheels get eight spokes while the Vitpilen gets five. Additionally, the Vitpilen uses MRF RevZ C1 tyres while the Svartpilen rolls on MRF RevZ D dual-purpose rubber.

Both bikes are priced at Rs 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom). However, the brand has stated that this pricing is an introductory offer, so expect a price hike in a few months. Currently, the Husqvarna twins sit right in between the newly launched Dominar 250 (Rs 1.60 lakh) and the KTM 250 Duke (Rs 2 lakh). Wondering which one suits your needs the best? Well, tap the blue words to find out. If you’re looking for other alternatives, you could go for the Suzuki Gixxer 250 or the Benelli Leoncino 250.