New 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 Announced: 6 Things To Know!

[@110mano]

The headlamp is probably the best looking of all I have seen on any bike really. Props

[@ziting5756]

i am so hard right now

[@ozyrob1]

@@110mano Copied from MV. This style was brought out by the Italians almost 20 tears ago.

[@mencibenci]

imagine slapping these headlights on an MT09 or MT10 instead of the transformer looking mess they’ve got now, they’d become sexy overnight

[@110mano]

@@ozyrob1 But somehow it looks fresh and much better like nothing before, which is what matters

[@G1lgamesj]

The fuel tank and weird frame though

[@truantray]

Rumor has the new model has switched cam material from Camembert to a mild cheddar.

[@Ntmoffi]

Crazy cause the rumor I heard was they changed to Havarti.

[@Brian-qg9bm]

Chinecheese? Have they gone KTM on us? Like walmart?

[@jimoconnor7491]

So change cams with oil and filter?

[@VolkswagenGamer]

Over time it turns to Swiss cheese!

[@Mikiszub]

Top thing to know- will it destroy its camshafts like its ktm counterparts do?

[@toothasaurus]

I think it was a lack of oil being applied. Apparently they secretly fixed it in 2021

[@davidemarsu7098]

Most probably

[@Mikiszub]

@@adityasakalekar5175 why? My '87 kawasaki works perfect (mostly)

[@rolis.j]

it will

[@Eugenesoe]

KTM is always one step ahead of not only in technology but also problems

[@imyuuki3310]

Firstly, how strong the camshaft is? I know 9 ppl irl who have 790 that destroyed it's own camshaft even though they only use it as daily bike

[@nicodiaz627]

It seems like CFMoto fixed that issue with their 800nk platform, I don't see why they couldn't have figure it out for the Husqvarna's.

[@RPDXC]

Ktm said they fixed their cam issues. And yet the newer models continue to have problems... husky is likely to be no different. They really need to get it figured out. I'd be really interested in this bike if I knew the engine was solid.

[@Eugenesoe]

It even break down at 8000km after 2nd service, in my thoughts, most European bikes are best only under 1000km, after that u put it in the trash can.

[@kaveiros75]

@@Eugenesoe You are absolutely wrong about that: I know a lot of Triumph, Ducati and MotoGuzzi owners that have 100s of thousands of kilometres on their bikes and are still running fine. I myself had a 955 cc Triumph for 14 years and used it every day for any imaginable street use. And trust me... the plastics and the metallic parts on these European bikes, (if properly maintained of course) will outlast any Japanese equivalent.

[@msromike123]

That's sorted with a silent fix, even a new part number on the heads. It was a manufacturing process defect and not a true design defect. It was fixed once they figured it out. The drama was with the way they handled it in order to minimize the financial impact on the company. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 2024 or beyond.

[@andrewdawkes6414]

What a beautiful bike it's on my radar

[@2rRas]

Read up on cam shaft problems on this engine, and look for another kind of bike.

[@cascarification]

@@2rRasesas eran las primeras versiones de la ktm 790 , la actual ya no le sucede

[@fearme46]

Would love to see the 1390 get the Vitpilen styling 👌🏼

[@iansmith237]

That yellow is striking (I think Husqvarna noticed how glorious the cosmic yellow Striple is and took note!) and I love the headlight but I totally agree about the dash. Kinda reminds me of how much I disliked the way the bad winners dash looks on the Vitpilen 701. It looks better than the Svartpilen 801 but still doesn't look as striking as the Vitpilen 701.

[@BillCook62]

Surely it should be called a Gulpilen then.

[@DB-sd3cw]

Another MotoBob special of just reading spec sheets and press releases!

[@MisterDillPickle]

and cashing in that sweet sponsor money

[@thebrowns5337]

I paused at the ad at the start just to read the comments. No point watching the video. Not disapointed in the comments though, lol.

[@PrzemysawLewandowski]

He does this nice tho :)

[@JDeezle21]

Yup, better than I thought it was going to be ❤

[@darshangoswami1294]

The headlight looks super similar to the brutale doesn't it.

[@williamrae9954]

BMW 2 litre retro concept bike has the same!

[@tapemonkey2378]

Looks amazing and I’m sure handles amazing too. I like the styling and the everyday usability of it. The question of the camshaft problem is just too big an issue to even contemplate buying one.

[@cascarification]

Eso ocurría en las primeras versiones de la ktm 790 , la actual no tiene problemas

[@thebrowns5337]

Yes

[@halmaralvarado3929]

I am the happy owner of a Vitpilen 701 and I can’t wait to try this one

[@Gimme_Stitches]

Ohhhh so more recalls ahead.

[@msromike123]

Well, if you are buying anything but Japanese, be prepared. That includes BMW. They had a huge recall on the last RT right after they shipped them, couldn't even buy one for a year. You want an Aprilia, Ducati, KTM, BMW? I say no problem. But when there is a problem that surfaces after warranty or you get a denied warranty claim, I don't think you should be too surprised.

[@Gimme_Stitches]

@@msromike123 I bought a husky 701 3 years ago. I had 3 warranty recall letters before the first year ended. I traded it in and got a Yamaha Tenere instead. Zero issues since.

[@RobertAllanby]

Finally, they got the design language right in my opinion. Like it a lot. 👍🏻

[@tripeee58]

I saw one of these today on the way home!! Kismet that I was looking for your video on the new 2025 Honda ST1100 & found this. All of the Husky Arrows (aka-Pilens) are beautiful & beautifully designed & made.

[@fauveride]

I'm a retro kind of person but this looks damn good

[@artvertex4152]

They need to address the camshafts problems before release these bikes.

[@msromike123]

They did. What makes you say they didn't?

[@alexandrocalvin]

for the duke itself the icon has to be the Super Duke version, but if you want the "small" cc bike, I think Husky has the best design overall

[@shadow_realm47]

In the mid segment it's always the best looking for sure!

[@BS-jw7nf]

If someone releases a nice windscreen for this, this might just be the successor of my duke 390. It looks amazing.

[@seabass1015]

That anyone can buy a duke range when the Husqys beautiful designs are on offer is mind boggling! Lime my 2023 svart 401

[@_cpdchua]

The headlight looks so good!

[@rolis.j]

dukati reminds

[@shadow_realm47]

MB Agusta and Ducati monster have a similar headlight silhouette but it's certainly unique and tasteful. People are complaining about the made in china bit but ducati and mv are made in china as well!

[@igorkon]

camshafts are still made of plasticine and requires replacement after 5-10 kkm?

[@Eugenesoe]

They will add in the service manual “Replace camshaft every 5000 km, replace the bike at 15000km” We call the orange bikes the name “5month bike or 5000km bike” 😂😂😂

[@nanoffyourbesyness9577]

@@Eugenesoe Wow a ktm 5000 rr !

[@arax20]

Looks beautiful

[@truthalwaystriumps]

Must say .. That's one great looking motorcycle 😯

[@urbanstrencan]

Love my Husqvarna Svarpilen 801 just perfection ❤❤❤. They did such a great job so probably Vitpilen will be good to ❤❤❤ And yeah Quad Lock rocks 🤟🤟🤟

[@Motorcycleart]

Just wished it was as aggressive as the 2023 401 and came with clip ons along with spoke wheels. Also if it had the cage frame 🙌🏽 overall looks good.

[@TheSweetasanut]

Before you buy a KTM the camshafts need to be sorted before that don’t touch them . Your encouraging people to buy a future nightmare.

[@brehh]

Love everything besides the headlight. It seems very love it/hate it from the other comments. Wonder if the Svart light would be straight swap

[@fs5866]

Remember this is just another KTM 890 with camshaft issues before buying this.

[@Coldestaevadoit]

I like it. Sharpe bike and likely a blast to ride in the twisty

[@leewatkeys9065]

Nice video I’d probably go swart and change tyres out. 👍🏻

[@chrisbike77]

The yellow reminded me of the 750 Hornet......🤔.....but definitely an interesting proposition in this mid-size class of naked bikes next yo said Hornet, between Trident & Streety 765, MT07 & MT09, KTM Duke 790, CFMoto 800, BMW F900R, Kawas Z650 & Z900. Looking forward to Spring or spots of good weather for testing.....

[@timmo3351]

Weirdly with the 701s I would have gone for the Vitpilen, but now think I’d go for the Svartpilen. With the 701s I feel there was more differences between to two options (exhaust, semi clip-ones).

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Not keen on the Pixar desk lamp headlight.

[@scoobiesnatches]

For over $10k I expected better suspension, brakes, cruise control, and maybe a semi auto clutch.

[@primitiveroad3422]

I guess we’ll see if they’ve fixed the camshaft issue. I’m taking my 2024 Norden 901 in for a valve service (7,600 miles) early to see.

[@spazingtonj]

I want 1, but my 701 Vitpilen is going nowhere.

[@JDeezle21]

Get this, then turn the 701 into a trackday bike.

[@swedish_steel7861]

Why isn't it going anywhere? Stuck at the mechanic? 👀😂

[@ehiggins7476]

@@JDeezle21 have you ever been to a track?

[@JDeezle21]

@ehiggins7476 Yes, had trackday memberships

[@shadow_realm47]

701 is amazing!

[@outlawd3]

Apparently it loses the quickshifter thats on the svartpilen so thats quite a change

[@StephenGoodenough]

It’s starting look more like KTM style wise, it’s lost that unique look the previous model had. This video sounds a bit like a paid advertisement.

[@Anthony-lm8fx]

Yea I need one

[@JDeezle21]

Agreed 👍

[@2rRas]

And you will need a subscription of cam shafts and engine rebuilds

[@Anthony-lm8fx]

@@2rRas all good I have money

[@JDeezle21]

@2rRas Not a problem, I'm a mechanic anyway

[@chippenexperienced]

The Café racer design That 701 has its gone 😪

[@alexerioeduardo2844]

Are the camshafts still made with hard cheese?

[@msromike123]

OK, I will post at top on this camshaft thing. As far as I know this has been fixed. What evidence does anyone have that late model '23s (and certainly '24s) and on aren't fixed?

[@captbob999]

So it's yellow, different headlight, lower handlebars and road tyres. Have I missed something or are these bikes very similar?

[@R-Tap]

Does Rob ever reply or interact with any of our comments? Nice looking bike, defo the Vit has the better look.

[@thebrowns5337]

He's not like TMF is he?

[@caldaemon]

The WHITE arrow is now... yellow? 😔 So I assume the Svartpilen will be blue or green or something else inapt. Good vid, Mr Bob - as always.

[@arax20]

The 2024 svart came out a few months ago already. You'll be happy to know it's still black

[@thodoris3790]

good jod you re doing with every new model that comes for 25.well done! i m waiting the new tenere,maybe if there is something new for transalp,and finally something totally differnt, the new speed twin 900 ,if it will be very beautiful.then i ll deside....thanks again

[@recklessted]

just bought a Vitpilen 401 and now I'm wondering how long I have to wait to justify stepping up to the new 801.

[@ehiggins7476]

Vit 801 all tue way

[@ArthurYouT]

I love the look, if i had the extra cash a would choose this, but i think im going to go with a pre 2020 790 duke that has the same 103hp engine

[@Dumb93449]

The CFMOTO resolved the problem with crankshafts!

[@nicodiaz627]

Does anyone know if there have been any camshaft issues with the 801?

[@benlim3196]

will they make a hypernaked with the 1390 platform tho?

[@Harik3641]

Why it's headlights when lit at some angles reminds me of MV Agusta 😮

[@garysmith70]

BoB, what about the truth about that engine. The camshafts fail.

[@localgearhead]

Why the hell did they make the quickshifter an payed optional extra on the vitpilen but standard on the svartpilen

[@pinorkal]

So is this engine made in China by CF Moto and as fitted in the CF Moto 800 Nx?

[@pjb4653]

cool headlight ,i geuss lol

[@msromike123]

I think the biggest question is what you are getting more over the KTM for $1300 US MSRP? Both *pilens don't make sense to me over KTM. Sure, it looks better and has a little bit better tech package, but for that price no quick shift other than as an option? Seems widely overpriced compared to a cheaper XSR900 that has an IMU and quick shifter blipper standard (and 20 more hp with just a little bit more weight.) Plus, you have a grenade proof motor in the CP3. I want to love Husky naked bikes, but can't.

[@shadow_realm47]

It's not for everyone but something for someone a who wants to keep a nice statement piece bike in their living room! Someone who's a lil psycho (Me😂!)

[@jonasbaine3538]

It is better or worse than a 790 890 Duke?

[@motobob]

Just looks different and more expensive. And made in Austria I believe, as opposed to the 790 being made in China

[@kaveiros75]

I am 100% with you on the matter of looks of this bike alone, and compared to Svartpilen and KTM's bikes. Although I don't know if such a big difference in price can be justified. Perhaps it can, if it doesn't have the reliability issues of the 790 KTM. Any reports on this matter?

[@Eugenesoe]

I just need to make sure, did they use the same only bike during ads shooting, so the orange bikes can run the complete whole day…..?

[@bingoberra18]

I wonder how it´s priced vs. the Duke 990

[@thebrowns5337]

Ah, the CF Moto NK 800 in yellow... with less kit, more cost and probably less warranty. Fantastic.

[@009anshul]

Bike has the Honda cb650r/300r neo cafe racer look with the ktm engine.silencer not so good but it’s my opinion.

[@MV-XD2]

How many more bikes and brands do we need with the exact same engine in them (give or take)??

[@ehiggins7476]

17 more give or take

[@thebrowns5337]

Yes

[@shadow_realm47]

790 was actually the first of the lot. Husqvarna is but a styling excercise. Having 2-3 bikes with the same engine but different looks is actually good since most people will find something as per their own taste.

[@VisivisiV]

Sure is a pretty Duke 790 there. Wonder if they're gonna rebrand the Austrian cheese in the cams to Swedish surströmming for this one.

[@Surbatron]

The 701, indeed the 401, Vitpilens where far cleaner and more focused exercises in design...the new incarnations are begining to look a little flabby and at least from a strictly aesthetic position have come off the boil, a little like Ducatis current Monster line up. Theres also the niggling doubt re longevity given KTMs recent issues with their Cams so as a big fan of the purity of design that characterised MK1 versions (stayed very faithful to the prototype show bikes) I cant say I'm sold on these...

[@brooketaft6199]

O'Conner Extensions

[@d-equalizer]

Whats the top speed for 105HP?

[@rolis.j]

210

[@m49593]

stunning

[@jimzenglish1]

Buy the NK800. Looks just as sharp, has the same engine but with additional technology such as Apple Car Play. Oh yeah, and its cheaper.

[@kaveiros75]

It has an "Apple Car Play"? Wow...! I am impressed! This alone is a reason to buy a motorcycle! What's next? Better bluetooth and phone connectivity?

[@leewatkeys9065]

Question. Lots of camshaft comments. Have KTM genuinely not sorted it as they will have to shell out plenty in recalls. Or is it just comments about the previous versions of the 790 engine? KTM and CF Moto are giving 4 year warrantees if serviced by them so surely Urban and Myth spring to mind?

[@Nell1052]

More cheeeeeese grommit 😮

[@jimoconnor7491]

The headlight looks like a cross between the old Vit/Svart headlight and the new Duke. Bad idea.

[@Mototune16]

Camshaft eater 😂😂😂

[@ricatiman]

I am wondering when KTM is going to address the Cheese Cams they have been using in all of their parallel twins. I keep hoping to find some good news....

[@orange1666]

They don’t have cheese cams and never did have , some bikes have suffered oil starvation issues which caused damage to some cam lobes , the majority of bikes have been trouble free and there are many high mileage examples with over 50k and no issues . There is no doubt there has been an issue for whatever reason and I am sure after all the negative publicity it has been resolved on the latest bikes or models going forward - they have put 4 year warranty on all 24 models so customers should have a little peace of mind , if the problem does not show itself by the first valve service it’s unlikely to ever .

[@thebrowns5337]

They only honor the 4 year warranty if every services is done at a KTM main dealer though. Where costs are huge and the mechanics might not care. My one man local independant mechanic is amazing, has to know a lot about bikes as he sess all brands from all ages, and he has to get it right as he cannot afford bad reviews. He even lets people sit in and watch if they want! He explains what he's dojng, why, how to check things... I'd trust him to give a KTM the best chance of being trouble free way more than I trust an undervalued main dealer mechanic in a company that doesn't seem to care about customer reviews.

[@tomyneque5031]

Husqvarna Nuda is still the best looking compare to the nowadays svartpilen/vitpilen

[@somatyk]

The best thing about Husqvarna is also the worst thing. Being based on KTM.

[@currycel470]

Wanna see Superpillen 1401

[@motobob]

Ditto 🏍️💨🤘

[@anishghosh9563]

Is there a vitpilen 401 if yes we want it in India

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

KTM headlights are becoming super weird. 😬

[@Kodreanu23]

Yellow bike is beautiful, but boy, do these 790s have a bad reputation...

[@sn00pgreen]

to be honest I'm getting fedup with every damn bike coming out with the KTM twin it, I've got an 890 duke r and I love it, but it's all getting a bit boring

[@raymondavalon]

It's 100% Chinese made by CF Moto It has the terribly unreliable cam eating 800cc LC8c engine It's overpriced for a 100% Chinese made bike, the CF Moto equivalents are over €2K cheaper Pierer Mobillity's thirst for profit has cost hundreds of Austrians their livelihood as their jobs were outsourced to minimum wage drones athte CF Moto factory Every purchase of Pierer Mobility Chinese made bikes is a slap in the face for human rights due to the CCP's brutal nature towards those who don't follow the CCP's rules for everyday life in China Bottom line: Avoid it at all costs, Pierer Mobility products and stick to brands who don't stab their European workforce in the back solely for profit

[@msromike123]

Is it stabbing European workers in the back for profit, or is it a matter of going overseas to avoid going out of business? I think it's more of the latter than you might think. As far as cam wear, pretty sure that has been sorted.

[@ozyrob1]

Completely agree.

[@JDWDMC]

Yay. Another Shvitpilen. Just what the world needed. That yellow is the lighter shade of calf scours.

[@stratosazizoglou7447]

Ducati monster enter the chat

[@shadow_realm47]

You're 40, behave😅

[@stratosazizoglou7447]

@@shadow_realm47 the right age for those kind of bikes

[@MotoRiderTube]

Comes with an outdated engine?! And chinese brakes? And costs more than the KTM? Hmm...

[@DickensClarissa-m6e]

Barrows Plaza

[@sohelshaikh6165]

Same 790 🧀 in different packaging 📦

[@JonathanDryden-j5i]

Bechtelar Mountain

[@red47fire24]

Is your head missed shaped or something wrong with your hat?

[@ragerider6283]

Nice looking bike. Much better than the Svartpilen & KTM imo. However, it's biggest issue is it's affiliation with KTM dubious reliability.

[@culianno]

Road 6?!?!?!?! Great tires for rain and for grandpas, but not for a sport motorcycle

[@amaliachurasucojayo4711]

Ritchie Throughway

[@subzero-ku2wx]

I swear this guy is just a vessel for motorcycle advertising. No mention of the camshafts even though he already acknowledged it in a podcast. Total shill with no self-respect.

[@verlinswarey507]

It’s extremely disrespectful to accuse someone of not having any self respect. Especially someone who very obviously does. And on the issue of the camshafts-we all get it! They have a camshaft problem. And if he’s already acknowledged this publicly,what’s the point of bringing it up on every review? This isn’t even a review; it’s just a bit of news. And last of all,it’s just a motorcycle! How can anyone draw a line between someone reviewing a bike, and that person not having any self respect?!

[@shadow_realm47]

He's just here for first impressions and new launches😅 most of the audience is just here for that information. Just because it's a trend to bash ktm doesn't mean he has to validate your negative emotions. Ktm has to put out statements and do their own pr and solve their own issues this jaa nothing to do with motobob.

[@subzero-ku2wx]

@@verlinswarey507 Read the remainder of the comments. The LC8c camshafts deserve a mention. If he doesn't mention it while discussing a new bike with a potentially fatal flaw, then he sucks.

[@jaycottrell8260]

the Svart just doesnt look right without spokes

[@James.576]

Damnnnnn😍

[@williamrae9954]

KTM have 150.000 bikes lying unsold, this,and it's sister should be £7999 including the tech pack,people might actually consider one then,the Svartpilen 801 is hardly flying out of dealer's door?

[@RupertFear]

Not a single. No thanks.