Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 goes for a ride and review // Revival Cycles Daily 101

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Alan takes the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 out for a test ride around Austin before the Revival crew tear it down and build a cool custom from it.
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[@alkanhel]

Just wow. I love cool lookin bikes with weird names so this will be my next bike after Buell XB

[@Elektronik303]

I had a buell for years .. Best bike I've owned

[@apexxxx10]

Thanks for the correct pronunciation! HUSKVARNA, the city in Sweden where this iconic bike was born.

[@robertamadeo7883]

Cant wait to see the fabrication and sound of the custom exhaust.

[@maruarafpv]

Beautiful motorcycle 🔥🔥🔥

[@iguanabelga8028]

Nice bike, beautiful colour. 💓it👍

[@riaanmostert6212]

6:33 you got me interested in that svartpilen 401 exhaust

[@johnDukemaster]

Yep, I tried one and it surprised me in a very positive way. Really nice handling and fun. Oberon? They do make some nice things!

[@superfisto]

nice mirrors

[@terencemalady1373]

Are you planning any modifications for the husky? Would you consider a fairing kit similar to the aero model they showed as a design bike.

[@fabzrustrider9838]

👍🏾💯🇬🇧 good review

[@PDillz]

I love this bike, I need to ride one. Had the Duke 390 and always wanted more power. I think this would be that extra power that would make me happy on a regular basis. Only thing I don't like is the sound of the single thumper. I don't hate it but I just don't think it fits the look of these bikes.

[@bradb.4570]

Your daily driver surprised me!

[@brettfloridia9322]

I put 60K miles on a 2009 690 E and loved it. Thinking of pulling the trigger on the Vitpilen 701. There are some great local deals on left over 2019s. Any thoughts on doing an underbody exhaust with dual outlets? If you dumped the plate holder and took off the end can it would be super clean.

[@Glattuh]

May I ask... how tall are you?

[@jlpower]

Love that bike. Killer look and totally unique. Pink frame? Hmmm... if you say so.

[@felthx5959]

Very interesting looking svartpilen at the end. Ist there going to be a video about it?

[@RevivalCycles]

Eventually, once it's finished we'll do a feature on it as well.

[@markbcn4000]

Great looking bike! My Duke 690 has the same powerplant and it's a gem!

[@RevivalCycles]

It sure is!

[@thenoobiangamer2703]

Go for the pink

[@Some-Guy-]

How did you remove the fork reflectors? I haven't tried yet because I'm afraid of ruining the finish on the forks.

[@Kirkish_Delight]

Just a hair drier and some dental floss will do it

[@mohammedmidlaj4623]

👍👍🔥

[@ravenovatechnologies6554]

Powder coated pink frame would be sick. Go for it and everyone else can deal with it or not.

[@TheGentlemanPhotographer]

Gorgeous jacket. What brand and model is it??

[@RevivalCycles]

That is a vintage Schott jacket. Can't say for certain what model.

[@coltonwancho6571]

Making it look kinda like a Britten v1000 with the pink on blue and some white.

[@woncameron24]

what’s up with one? would love to see updates.

[@RevivalCycles]

Nothing new just yet. There are still a few more pressing projects in the works.

[@woncameron24]

not loving the gauge. Is that something you would replace?

[@RevivalCycles]

It's something we intend to explore but we'll first have to delve into the technical details to determine what's involved and the practicality of it.

[@woncameron24]

Any more updates with this bike? Looking forward to your modifications.

[@jasonr428]

Have the same bike, it exceeded my expectations. About the only thing I want to change is the exhaust, but I haven’t found a good contender yet. Any exhausted ideas, sound is important?

[@puertousbmonkey]

free exhaust lol

[@sensational7416]

Have the Svartpilen 701. Decat-Pipe by Leovince with the regular Akrapovic. Sound is amazing. Decat-Pipe unfortunaly in Germany not legal.... but this is the Sound that this phenomenal Bike deserves.....

[@jasonr428]

@@sensational7416 thanks man, do you have to remove the lower fairings where the cat is for this setup?

[@sensational7416]

Jason R yes, they are fixed at the cat. But i will make a small frame for it and fix them again. Looks better.... Sound is great , deep and loud with some nice late ignitions.... have fun....👍🏻

[@Langflon]

I have the org.Akra slip-on with removed DB-killer. Plenty of sound for me and a nice, clean look.

[@ehiggins7476]

Did you guys keep the bike?

[@RevivalCycles]

Yes, we're happy it's part of our fleet now!

[@ehiggins7476]

@@RevivalCycles I have a Svartpilen 701, waiting to see if you guys have done any mods or customization on yours. The Leo Vince LV10 end can gives it a really nice sound. Braaaaapppp

[@carloszayas3440]

Hi everyone, hey @revival cycles I thinkink about getting an spare stock exhaust to then take out silencer and see how it sounds,

[@carloszayas3440]

As a rigth now I’m adapting the 690 duke de-cat pipe to the end of the cat …it raise the sound for a better note and retro look

[@yahoo911emil]

@@carloszayas3440 pls post a sound vid?

[@simulacrae]

A blue vitpilen? Wouldn’t that make it the blåpilen? 🤔😄

[@Ruzkig]

How tall are you?

[@RevivalCycles]

6'2"

[@denoischarles]

great bike but they have problems. 2018 version is being recalled by Husqvarna USA for a dangerous gaz leak

[@vitalijpogurelszkij8512]

I got the recall letter, all models were recalled not only 2018 models

[@dugw9649]

really weird, looks like its the 2020 version with new colour and spoked wheels but the Indicator is still the old fashion non led version... this was long gone in 2018

[@unenthusiast]

Dugw ...LED indicators don’t conform in the US. Bikes get sold with slightly different specs.

[@slargo83]

Why does this one have those ugly turn signals on it?

[@RevivalCycles]

It's a factory condition bike and cheap, ugly factory signals keep the industry alive.

[@federanger]

great. bike sadly shitty service support from the brand

[@stephenbriggs1736]

I was with you.... Until the pink comment. Please don't do that......

[@RevivalCycles]

We're currently testing various shades of mauve.

[@bradmiller9993]

Not pink.

[@RevivalCycles]

Now it has to be pink. Maybe a pale salmon...