Husqvarna has launched the Vitpilen 250 which shares its underpinnings with the KTM 250 Duke.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
Its looks aren’t as quirky-cool as the first-gen model, but that bike had plenty of compromises.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
Crucially, the new bike looks larger and has much more road presence.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
Looks are a personal thing, but what appeals to me is the fact that the Vitpilen 250 is considerably more spacious for taller riders.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
The 249cc liquid-cooled SOHC 31hp/25Nm motor is an excitingly energetic thing that reminds me of the first-gen KTM 200 Duke.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
Our performance tests show it being one second slower in the 0-100kph run, but that’s down to the fact that we tested the bike in wet conditions.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
Suspension comfort is also quite pleasant and the Vitpilen has a slightly more lean-forward riding position than the KTM 250 Duke.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
The rider is fed information via a large LCD dash with a simple layout, and the chunky new switchgear adds to the premium experience.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
At Rs 2.19 lakh, ex-showroom, the Vitpilen 250 costs about Rs 21,000 less than the KTM 250 Duke.
26 Aug '24
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Autocar India Team
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 review: Style and substance
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 review: Style and substance