Engineered by Husqvarna for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 features a 373 cc (22.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 37 Nm (27.3 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 115.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Vitpilen 401 measures 151 kg (333 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.51 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,357 mm (53.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Husqvarna archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2018 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
115.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.28 HP/kg (3.51 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
835 mm (32.9 in)
Engine
Displacement373.0 ccm (22.76 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power43.0 HP (31.4 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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