Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 launched at Rs 1.80 lakh

NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto on Tuesday announced prices of Husqvarna twins - Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 - which were unveiled at the India Bike Week. Husqvarna Motorcycles will be sold out of KTM showrooms, and have been priced at Rs 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory).
The Svartpilen 250 has a more rugged design with an upright stance. It comes with dual purpose tyres and is capable of taking both on and off-road journeys.The Vitpilen 250 has a sportier design, clip on handlebars and a front lean riding position.

The 250-cc motorcycles feature a fuel injected, liquid cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke DOHC engine that produces 30 PS power and 24 Nm of peak torque. With a compact chassis design, WP suspension and premium quality components, the Husqvarna twins ensure dynamic performance and great riding comfort.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
* 248.8cc DOHC Single Cylinder engine
* Swedish design – clean, modern aesthetics
* Premium build quality and finish
* Strong and lightweight steel trellis frame for responsive handling
* High quality WP APEX suspension with upside down forks
* Bosch Dual Channel ABS system
* LED headlight and taillight
* 17-inch cast aluminium wheels

Initially, the Husqvarna twins will be available at 100 showrooms across 45 cities. Over the next five months the footprint will expand to almost 400 KTM showrooms across 275 towns.

Rakesh Sharma, executive director, Bajaj Auto Ltd, said, “The premium motorcycle segment has seen a strong growth in India over the last five years of almost 19% CAGR, with two broad classes of motorcycles - sporty high-performance motorcycles and lifestyle motorcycles with limited performance. The Husqvarna twins are superbly crafted and will be a game changer in the lifestyle performance segment. They offer a great package of superior dynamic performance and a unique Swedish design language.”