At the heart of the 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 naked motorcycle, Husqvarna pairs a 799 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 103.3 HP (75.4 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 129.3 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 801 measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 HP/kg (1.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 356 km (221 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
129.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.57 HP/kg (1.74 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~356 km (221 mi)
Engine
Displacement799.0 ccm (48.75 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power103.3 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. DKK Dellorto
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchCable operated PASC slipper clutch
Driveline520 X-Ring chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Rake24.5°
Trail95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionWP APEX 43
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP APEX - Monoshock
Rear Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase1475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground Clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-R17
Rear Tyre150/60-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Radially mounted 4 piston caliper
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