Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 [RAW Onboard]

[@mornbar1]

Nice Vespa.

[@Schaaf]

ENJOY! Most offensive comment will get pinned.

[@ubayyd]

Hmm dont know if I should go all out or not haha

@@ubayyd That Hitler joke was *_not_* your "all out"? :)

[@IM-nt6ql]

Apart from the rough surface actually really enjoyed the wide winding road and scenery!

[@Schaaf]

good!

[@steveglen3354]

Did you replace the speedometer with your coffee mug?

[@Schaaf]

ahahahaha nice one

[@djcanin1]

Thanks for the video, I recently bought a 401 Vitpilen, for me it's amazing. I love all of you works. keep uploading your videos.

[@Schaaf]

Glad you like them!

[@Michelsen3K]

still happy david? i am about to buy a 2018 modell tomorrow.

[@djcanin1]

@@Michelsen3K I am even happier, it gives a lot of security when laying down the motorcycle even with 110-150 tires. good decision to my consideration. I like the exhaust of the 2018 model better, also the previous models have better quality in certain things.

[@Michelsen3K]

@@djcanin1 thanks for your reply david. meanwhile i bought one! and i love it! it's a beautiful motorcycle. i am sure i'll have some fun when winter is over :)

[@strengthbuild]

you're really making me want to move to Austria

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@bartcanuck734]

Yeah man. Vitplien looks like it handled it well. 4 years ago? current thoughts the bike?

[@ubayyd]

I love this nimble little runner and thanks to your RAWs I've really come to like it's rash exhaust note😄🖤

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@PavanMS87]

Thanks for sharing, have you ridden the Duke 390? Very interested to see a ride review of that one, by you..

[@Schaaf]

nope

[@danielmak33]

I ride 390 17 ver.

[@poatatoecouch7]

@@Schaaf Please ride it! I own one myself but I would love to see someone ride it to it's full potential!

[@0Turbox]

Geniale Straßenführung, bis auf den Belag. Wir haben hier im Odenwald und Spessart auch nette Strecken. Kann es kaum abwarten, bis es mal wieder etwas besseres Wetter gibt.

[@Schaaf]

ich auch

[@Freddan9700]

I absolutely LOVE these kinds of RAW videos! You just earned a sub :)

[@Schaaf]

welcome to the club

[@Freddan9700]

@@Schaaf I ride dirtbikes on my freetime but I also want to start riding motorcycles daily to and from work. Do you think Vitpilen 401 is a good starter bike?

[@Schaaf]

@@Freddan9700 yes absolutely. But make sure to try something with similar power but with a different seating position too. The Vitpilen has you leaned forwards a lot. Since you're comign from dirtbikes you maybe feel more at home with upright bikes. Like a Z400 or CB300R

[@Freddan9700]

@@Schaaf Yeah I just think other similar bikes sound very boring av bad. Vitpilen in my opinion sounds badass and thats why i like it so much, its a great sounding "small" bike. I ride a KTM 250f which has 44hp so there´s pretty much no difference in power so im not worried about that. And also i think that Vitpilen looks stunningly amazing.

[@agushernandez4510]

Hi Schaaf! Your videos are awesome!! Congratulations for what you've achieved! I've seen you tried both, the Vitpilen 401 and the Yamaha XSR700. Any recommendations in which one to take? I would like to buy one of those and I have trouble to decide! Looking forward to hearing from you! Best, Agustin

[@Schaaf]

Nope, no recommendation. I don't even know what your plans are. How can I make a recommendation? Bad modern motorcycles don't exist.

[@m.h.1791]

Wenn ich mir das Video so anschaue bekomme ich gleich wieder so Lust auf Sommer und meine kleine Vit 🙂

[@Schaaf]

Bald! ;)

[@kanenicholson4167]

Hey mate very awesome video thankyou. I've been on the fence on which learner bike I should buy it's a showdown between a duke 390 and a 401 but I think I'll lean towards the 401 after this. Curious what camera and mounting set up are you using? Sorry if it's been asked

[@no0ne69_3]

The duke 390 and 401 have the same engine so it’s very much down to your preferred styling and rider comfort.

[@RuudKok]

I don't know if it's new, but I really like the Google-Maps link in the description to get a better picture of the environment you're riding in. Thanks!

[@Schaaf]

it's always there ;)

[@marcusgeorge1825]

It’s a big YAY from me! Awesome video to both watch and listen! 👍😎

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Schaaf can’t wait for your next video! The efforts are appreciated and it’s a refreshing change from listening to someone talk whilst riding! 👍😎

[@leoleimgruber8148]

Vitpilen: Yay!

[@foxhunt368763]

Nice ride. No modification on the bike ? Brand new equipment ?

[@RushMateRush]

Complete adrenaline rush Big fan @Schaaf ❤️

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@csotanyjoe]

Riding once with Schaaf is on my bucket list. :D Thank you for the amazing video!

[@Schaaf]

thanks for the comment!

Now I want too :)

[@motovloggerwithaccent533]

big fan of your videos and respect to you Schaaf from Georgia! How do you record video sound? I saw video recorder link in description but i wonder where do you mount it. It’s amazing almost in every test ride👍

[@MrVollidioten]

Ich spiel ja jetzt schon länger mit dem Gedanken mir eine im Sommer für den daily cummute zur arbeit und ab und zu nen kleinen ausflug am wochenende zu holen ... designtechnisch find ich sie wirklich bombe, auch hab ich erst den A2 schein ... was mich noch abhält ist der preis, den ich eigentlich recht happig finde Aber wie immer sehr nettes video mister schaaf ^^

[@Schaaf]

der ist auch wirklich happig! Da hilft halt nur eine Probefahrt. Wenn sie dich begeistert, dann kannst du investieren!

[@MrVollidioten]

@@Schaaf da lauf ich dann gefahr zu begeister zu sein und überstürzt zu handeln ... ich werd wohl noch warten bis es mehr am gebrauchtmarkt gibt

[@MyMakaka]

Hole meine gleich ab bei GST Berlin. Aktionspreis 4590€ 😍👏

This is just a Duke 390 wolf in Schaaf's clothing..

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@rubenamaral7969]

Nice vídeo! How tall are you? Im almost 1.90 do you think i fits good on The bike?

[@Schaaf]

try it

[@DaveDayve]

Can't seem to find where u filmed this written any where. Would u mind telling me pls? Tks and keep up the fab work :-)

[@lt1eg6]

Silky smooth mate. You look proper quick, but relaxed at the same time. I like Husqy's direction; if it gets more people riding, I'm all in. How is it over distance?

[@Schaaf]

worries free!

[@ADVTIME74]

Schön ist sie ja die Vitpilen bzw. liegt Schönheit im Auge des Betrachters. Ich könnte sie mir aber maximal als Stadtbike bzw. für wirklich kurze Strecken vorstellen, ohne das ich sie jetzt gefahren bin. Danke fürs zeigen. Ride safe.

[@Schaaf]

Ja, so macht sie wohl auch am meisten Sinn!

[@Texxus89]

Ich habe die Svartpilen und muss sagen die größte Stärke der 401er Huskys sind Kurvenreiche Landstraßen, ab 120 wird es dann schon relativ zäh und als Stadtbike eher weil sie ein echter Hingucker ist ;) Finde das Getriebe/Motor sind um im Stadtverkehr mitzuschwimmen nicht optimal, vor allem muss der Motor richtig warm sein damit er sich gut anfühlt und gut klingt. Ich bin dennoch sehr zufrieden obwohl ich hauptsächlich in der Stadt fahre :)

[@Zzzzz-g5s]

Your goPro colours are awsome✌🏻 you should make a video about them🤙🏼🔝

[@Schaaf]

there are 100s of videos on this topic on youtube already, made by guys who actually know what they're doing!

[@SilverCyclist]

I'm new to riding... Why are you revving it and then putting it into gear? Is there a term for it so I can look it up and learn about it?

[@Schaaf]

yes, rev matching

[@groochas1]

Is it stock exhaust?

[@simpshady9090]

Did you remove the baffle from the exhaust? It sounds pretty mean 🥵🔥

[@Schaaf]

nope

[@AusTorque]

I always seem to have more fun on a smaller bike than a biker one ! Nice video

[@Schaaf]

on the road they usually make more sense!

[@theou1007]

I've owned one for a year now, it's a really divisive bike, some love it, others hate it, but it's really a little bomb on the road, light and really nimble. I will admit that the sound is really unflattering it's true But given the circumstances, expensive fuel, frequent speed checks, a larger cylinder bike becomes difficult to envisage I'd rather go fast with a small bike than slow with a big one I would like to try a 701 one day to see if the power difference is worth the investment! As always great driving and fantastic landscapes

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@kopasznyaku]

Compared to the little Honda ... The displacement is similar. But the pc26 engine still has noticeably more willpower in it. Even in its late twenties. The suspension and quality may be great, but I still dont get the idea of putting a single into a decent road bike. It’s not the power. Not the wide powerband. Not the sound. Not the comfort. Not the economy. Then what the hell is it? (Having never ridden one) Maybe I’m just a little too down-to-earth ... I’m not the one for abstract arts.

[@Schaaf]

well, the CB500 has more than a 100ccs more. Which is a lot in the "small" class. Plus the Vitpilen does great when ridden hard, as long as the road is not completely fucked up. But yes indeed, other than that, the main reason to buy it is looks

[@6Twisted]

@kopasznyaku - I think singles are fun because you can wring them out without braking land speed records and they're light, torquey and cheap.

[@kallealatupa2690]

That bike sounds rad even with that stock pipe!

[@Schaaf]

yea

[@benjoch]

If u test a bike could u show some clips of the bike itself like a little showcase ? Woulde make ur test vids even better

[@Schaaf]

I do that when I review bikes. RAW videos are no review videos.

[@gardini100]

yay all the way it looks like pure joy

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@cuzimaluzer777]

These road surfaces make Louisiana seem like paradise

[@Schaaf]

hahaha

[@BlinG81]

Could you do this Kind of Video on a Harley? Would be a nice one with this Quality

[@felixarbable]

It couldnt get round the bends

[@Schaaf]

I would love to. And I'll try my very best to get my ass on a fat Cruiser/Chopper next season. I got love for all the bikes

[@faridaliz]

Other than the colour schemes, is there any much difference between this and the Svartpilen?

[@Schaaf]

yes

[@athalfridhu]

Riding position is way different ( seat and handlebar)... The tires are also very different. Although the engine and chassis are the same, the vitpilen is almost a cafe racer and the svartpilen is almost a scrambler...

[@gvenc]

can you compare suspension, power and riding feel between your CB500? also, have you ever ride duke390? if you did, is it harder or softer than vitapilen? :D I know I asked too many things :)

[@Schaaf]

Haven't. My CB offers more comfort and works better on bad roads, the 401's offers more stability on good roads

[@semjonspitaler6783]

Hast du mit der 401 schon mal Fußrasten geschliffen? Lg

[@Schaaf]

Ich war damit nur 3 Tage unterwegs und da ist es nicht passiert.

[@semjonspitaler6783]

@@Schaaf alles klar, danke für die rasche Antwort! Lg

[@user-vv6qg6tx5x]

The place is so damn beautiful 😩

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@michivanhalen7086]

Does it sound the same as the vitpilen 701?

[@Schaaf]

Definitely not

[@ThomasSiebenhofer]

Predlitz - Turrach? Habs direkt am Tunnel erkannt :) Ich wohne nicht weit weg und spiele mit dem Gedanken den Motorradführerschein zu machen und mir anschließend eine Vitpilen zu kaufen :)

[@Schaaf]

Exzellente Idee :)

[@salilahooja457]

Hi @schaaf try the new 2018 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

[@Schaaf]

if you can get me one

[@salilahooja457]

@@Schaaf only if you come to India

Yay for the design, Nay for the price! I know, I know, one should not have the blunt ignorance to blindly say "Nay" to _any_ bike, but still, I can't get my mind off of the fact that it is a very well designed yet --in the end-- an Indian made Duke. It all boils down to the preference of how much one would like to pay extra for a good design and a couple of tuning here and there.. And, I _myself_ have a Duke 390, so, go figure that.

[@Schaaf]

very true!!

[@justgotafilthyname]

ich finde die Kleine ja noch recht toll :D Und der Sound für ne 390er ist ja auch voll in Ordnung! Nicht, dass das ein Kaufargument wäre aber rein aus Interesse: Säuft die viel bei dem Fahrstil? Grüsse und wiedermal geiles Video!

[@Schaaf]

wäre mir nicht aufgefallen, hoher Verbrauch

[@justgotafilthyname]

aber schon deutlich weniger als grössere Maschinen? Danke!

[@renesp]

Hab ne Duke 690 un die braucht bei gelegentlich ähnlicher Fahrweise auch nur max 4,5l Ich denke die 401er wird eher noch n bisschen weniger brauchen.

[@justgotafilthyname]

geil :) Danke fürs Feedback!

[@Schaaf]

@@justgotafilthyname ja, definitiv weniger als große Maschinen

[@cristianriutort1]

Exhaust ?

[@szeriman13]

Schaaf, where is the camera mounted?

[@Schaaf]

chest mount

[@szeriman13]

thanks, i was thinking the same. pretty solid picture.

[@motovloggerwithaccent533]

Sorry for that question i just saw your video about motorcycle sound recording 😀

[@Schaaf]

glad you saw it! Thanks mate!

[@motovloggerwithaccent533]

Schaaf thank you!👍 i saw you test rided 2019 Cb500x , i wonder if there will be video on your KZbin channel?

[@Schaaf]

nope, I rode and reviewed that one for work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKyY2xjqrOFbMU

[@zardportugal]

Solid little bike.

[@Schaaf]

true

[@RacingSM]

Chest-mount right? :)

[@Schaaf]

yes

[@bressonshelby2001]

👍👍👍. What is exhaust??

[@davidgade2644]

heisenberg 94800 stock body

[@mWETTTE]

Heisenberg t'es de villejuif ?

[@Chromosome1919]

Whats the fastest that made on that bike?

[@Schaaf]

I usually don't go for top speed runs, also not with that one, sorry mate

[@Advenger20000]

185

[@Chromosome1919]

@@Advenger20000 not bad

[@anthonyadams9520]

Of course yay 🔥🔥🔥💪❤️😎🤘

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@mornbar1]

Danke` Schaaf! Internet fame is nigh, yay! How shall I repel the paparazzi? Hm. where's my Speedo, that should do it.

[@Schaaf]

tahahaha :D

[@JohnErikjohansson]

shit so many Schaaf's vids. want to se them all !

[@Schaaf]

enjoy ;)

[@kumargovinda2781]

401 and 701 will be launched in India soon

[@Schaaf]

awesome!!

[@Gokul-oq8nb]

250 lol... I'm about to get svartpelin ❤️ can't wait ❤️🔥

[@h.c.4232]

Yay

[@KevinNL212]

The ER5 is a better bike than the CB500.

[@Schaaf]

:O :O :O :O

[@neilwiddison6529]

No where near as good.

[@belfasthuwcynhuw6545]

Hmm, really?

[@poucxs9246]

compared to the 701 the 401 sounds more rev-happy to me.

[@Schaaf]

Cool

[@gardini100]

it is only 400cc but it will get you home for Christmas pretty easy :D

[@Schaaf]

true that

[@mohammedmidlaj4623]

Oh! man

[@jefreyjoki2731]

Andere fahren bei milden temperaturen. Schaaf bei schnee und eis

[@Schaaf]

eigentlich nicht :D

[@Murphy252000]

A f#nny fart sounds better

[@Schaaf]

ahahahahaha

[@mussy029]

Real talk: Why would anyone get this over the ninja400 or Z400 as an A2 bike? The KTM 390 engine also has a long history of nasty failures, which I doubt have all been dealt with. The kawasaki 400 range seems to have everything improved over the KTM390 range, power, reliability, suspension, brakes, price(?), comfort, touring capability, maintenance intervals.

[@Schaaf]

Simple answer: looks. Is by far one of the most important reasons for young buyers. I myself would go for the Kawasakis too

[@baibhav820]

This is an offensive comment

[@LigerZero1985]

sounds like an angry, hard working engine but the speed is relax, chilling speed i dont like it, mt 07 or sv650 probably do better job than it

[@Schaaf]

are you going for the most offensive comment? :D

[@LigerZero1985]

@@Schaaf if being honest and telling the truth is offensive, yes, I can be very offensive but really, the engine noise sounds like drilled muffler

[@Schaaf]

@@LigerZero1985 I think your comment didn't make too much sense because obviously bikes with ~700cc and lots more horses would do this stretch of road in a different (more relaxed) manner. Of course a 400cc engine only making 44bhp has to work hard here.

[@moifamilyas]

Waiting for husqvarna nuda

[@Schaaf]

Enjoy the wait ;)

[@mas_grohl3506]

my 150 bike have better sound than that crap

[@sarumadaki]

sure

[@edwinreece438]

seems way under powered

[@SINIS0RSA]

Not at all actually. Those bikes are pretty fast for A2 bike standards. They weight nothing.

[@Schaaf]

true that. They got enough power for super fun twisties riding.

[@baywatch911]

yay

[@Schaaf]

Thanks!