User Reviews of Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

Overall rating:4.8 / 576 ratings

Where retro meets future perfect for style co

1 year ago by Preyass2,254 views

I bought my vitpilen 250 on 07 jun'20, just few days after the lockdown period ended in delhi. I went to the showroom for a test ride, but didn't get one due to covid-19 situation. Only thing i did was, i sat on the bike to check the seat height. Mine was the first husqvarna bike to be sold from that showroom. Riding experience is pretty good so far, i use it for daily commute. Bike has a sporty seating posture and i don't think it's everyone's choice. Waiting at the traffic signals, getting pulled over numerous times, people approaching me whenever i stop for a tea, trust me this bike is a conversation starter. And that perplexed look on the people's face when i tell them the make & model of the bike. I usually tell them, this company is owned by ktm to make it simple. The bike looks very minimalist, like 'retro meets future'. My suggestion would be, just don't forget to remove those grab rails if you want the bike to look more sexy.I have done my bikes first service at ktm service center nearby my place. Basically, servicing cost will be similar to duke 250. Performance of the bike is really nice and i get around 32-35kmpl mileage for my daily commutes.Pros:- this bike is a real attention grabber. Really made for style conscious buyers.- you get reliable service as it's provided by ktm. Cons:- this bike my look compact, but the seat height is higher than average. I'm 5'6, and i think shorter people might find it difficult to reverse the bike while being seated.- the ground clearance of this bike is pretty low, you are going to hit those speed bumps which are not made according to the norms if you are not careful enough.

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Bike has a 9.5L fuel tank, it fills up faster than you expect, so keep an eye while refueling to avoid filling the tank to the brim.

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5Husky 3 months ago by Arjun Krishna
Ground clearance will be a problem sometimes with pillion. Good performance - i clocked 160 km/h. Maintainance same as duke 250. Mileage will improve after 2 services. In city 27 to 30 and on highways 30 to 35 In my opinion its a great choice when compared to duke 250 -...
Ground clearance will be a problem sometimes with pillion.
Good performance - i clocked 160 km/h.
Maintainance same as duke 250.
Mileage will improve after 2 services.
In city 27 to 30 and on highways 30 to 35
In my opinion its a great choice when compared to duke 250 - has good performance, looks, but will not get very comfort as of duke.
Husky is more like a raw bike.
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5Best bike in quarter litre category under 3 lakhs 7 months ago by Rahul Priyadarshi
I got my hands on vitpilen after the lockdown before this I was planning to buy duke 250 but it was delayed so I went for vitpilen and believe me i'm glad that I went for Vitpilen, it looks amazing and it has proper cafe racer looks and it is lighter than duke 250 with ...
I got my hands on vitpilen after the lockdown before this I was planning to buy duke 250 but it was delayed so I went for vitpilen and believe me i'm glad that I went for Vitpilen, it looks amazing and it has proper cafe racer looks and it is lighter than duke 250 with the kerb weight of 151 kg making it more powerful due to better power to the weight ratio.
The clip on handle bars gives you the feel of a proper cafe racer and makes the rider more engaged to the bike giving you more control over bike and better stability at higher speeds and best of all awesome cornering capabilities. You get all the features that a duke 250 gets and it has best looking led indicator which is so bright its clearly visible even on brightest sunlight.
Vitpilen 250 produces 31bhp of power as compared to duke 250 which is 30 bhp although both bikes share the same engine. If you're planning to buy a 250cc bike which is value for money just go for it. In short terms this is ktm rc 250 with no fairings.
Pros:
Powerful 250 cc single cylinder dohc engine with liquid cooling.
All led lights setup.
Gets slipper clutch.
Switchable abs(super moto mode)
Clip on handle bars gives you more control.
Inverted telescopic front forks and rear monoshock suspension by wp gives best in class stability.
Lots of power surge after 7000 rpm even at higher speeds.
Bybre disc brakes with dual channel abs gives good byte and braking is really good.
Very nice feedback from engine braking( I rarely use brakes engine braking is enough to slow down the bike).
Liquid cooling is great it never lets engine get too hot.
Tyres are good provides good grip in wet and dry conditions.
Fuel tank is 9.5 litres same as ktm rc.
Cons:
Ground clearance is very low.
Seat height is 842 mm which is same as ktm adventure series.(it's not suitable for short riders).
Some wires are visible, could have been better if it's managed well.
Panel gaps are inappropriate.
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5Vitpilen 250 review 7 months ago by Arjun
1. Bike is in the best in class. 2. Riding on highways are very good. 3. Service cost is same as duke 250. 4. Performance is best in 250 cc I clocked top speed of 161km/h. 5. Ground clearance is a problem 6. Cornering stability is super 7. Very smooth in the low rpms bu...
1. Bike is in the best in class.
2. Riding on highways are very good.
3. Service cost is same as duke 250.
4. Performance is best in 250 cc
I clocked top speed of 161km/h.
5. Ground clearance is a problem
6. Cornering stability is super
7. Very smooth in the low rpms but has vibes in the higher revs.
8. Totally I am very satisfied with this bike.
9. Mileage in city is around 25 to 28
In highways I got around 36.
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- 5
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- 5
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- 2
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- 3
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4Best among cafe racer bikes in India 10 months ago by Daniel Bonaventure Raj A
I was very eager to get the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 (well waited for the test ride which took a long time due to covid @ Ktm showroom adyar), it was having a unique presence and was simple yet dynamic with the given features. When I took my husky for a test ride I felt p...
I was very eager to get the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 (well waited for the test ride which took a long time due to covid @ Ktm showroom adyar), it was having a unique presence and was simple yet dynamic with the given features.
When I took my husky for a test ride I felt pure power and performance on the roads and it was very easy to take sharp turns and cuts in the traffic, the riding experience was very exciting and it made me feel good. This bike is very underestimated by many people who see this bike as a compact or small bike, but the reality is it has been good according to me. Shorter than 6ft riders can also be able to ride this bike without any issues.
Well i got my Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 this month and yeah i am waiting to get my service and would be sharing it here later(asap).I feel this bike is easy to clean and maintain than getting any enfield or Jawa type of bikes... So this cafe racer is one of the best in India till now because of its fuel efficiency than other cafe racers.
My bike is currently giving a mileage around 32-33km/litre.
Pros
1)this bike is value for money... According to power and performance.
2)Super Moto mode helps to rev more higher and it doesn't make you feel uncomfortable while riding at high-speed.
3)gear shifting and engine is really smooth with the min vibration of riding on high rpm makes you feel like you are in cloud nine.
4)having a decent cluster set and premium badging on the vehicle
Cons
1)i feel that this bike should have more accessories and rider equipment's like Yamaha and re.
2)could have given different colour options.
3)try to increase new features like navigation and charging usb ports and mobile connectivity.
4)should try to improvise the play store app of Husqvarna better like the ktm application which shows the performance and distance of the vehicle and having the documents attached together about the next services and trips taken.
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- 5
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- 4
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5Just a quick review about the grey arrow. 1 year ago by Aaryan Arun
I loved this bike the first time I saw it and to my luck I was looking to purchase a new motorcycle and I knew it had to be this or a duke 390. Well I laid off the duke 390 first of all because for a college student it was unnecessary consumption of fuel and waste of mo...
I loved this bike the first time I saw it and to my luck I was looking to purchase a new motorcycle and I knew it had to be this or a duke 390. Well I laid off the duke 390 first of all because for a college student it was unnecessary consumption of fuel and waste of money so I went over to the Huskys. I test rode both ,the Svartpilen and the Vitpilen, although I agree the svartpilen is more practical, the Vitpilen just stole my heart ,the way the bike leans the way it handles the power even though its just a 250cc, it just took me along and from my day of purchase till now never has she made me regret my decision of picking the Vitpilen . My only issue with the bike until now has been the tyres. Now this is just my personal opinion but I feel the stock tyres don't do justice to the performance and handling. About looks I need not say anything. This motorcycle looks a class apart from any 250cc motorcycle and man she is a head turner for sure I literally just need to get into traffic and people go like crazy. Now talking about maintenance its cheap according to me its just like maintaining any other 250/400cc bike .
Pros of the bike are :1. Bike stands out,2. Plenty of power so you don't get bored. 3. Handles like a dream.
Cons of the bike are : 1. Not comfortable so do not go for this if you plan on touring or travelling if you are a enthusiastic biker like me it wouldn't be a issue but otherwise do not go for it if you want comfort, 2. Fuel tank capacity is low. 3. Tyres could have been better stock tyres don't justify the bike.
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- Got mileage of
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5Details about looks performance 1 year ago by Akhil
No 1 in world With best looking, mileage is okay. More colours should be added, the colour is beautiful. b...
No 1 in world
With best looking, mileage is okay. More colours should be added, the colour is beautiful.
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4Vitpilen 250 review 1 year ago by Jaishankar
I am going to talk about Vitpilen 250 in this review. 1st Vitpilen means white arrow. This bike is available in only one color variant in India. Everyone knows that this bike is produced by Bajaj. Build quality is nice, so no issues with looks. Most of the components su...
I am going to talk about Vitpilen 250 in this review. 1st Vitpilen means white arrow. This bike is available in only one color variant in India. Everyone knows that this bike is produced by Bajaj. Build quality is nice, so no issues with looks. Most of the components such as engine, frame, suspensions and brakes are the same as the duke 250. The frame is steel trellis powder coated. Front looks, outline drls, day time, inside led in the bike is a overall awesome appearance along with round shape.
Digital odometer like round shape. but no mobile app connection, No gps and its too bad. Front suspension is not suitable for Indian roads. Ground clearance is not good only 149mm which cannot be used off-road. Foot pad quality is of super steel pads but rear footpads are like sports bikes. Engine has aluminum finish which is too attractive. This bike has dual channel ABS. Backside view; tail light design has a new look. Exhaust, sounds not bad. Rear suspension is monoshock suspension but not adjustable. Performance; performance is extraordinary. 24 nm torque. Best street fighter. Also the bike might heat up in traffic but if won't be that of an issue as heat management is very good. I feel somehow this bike will not ditch on road. This bike have fuel injection. Mileage; city mileage is 28km per liter. Long trips give 33km per liter.
Pros: speechless look, amazing torque and power, the way the bike pull which is very smooth.
Cons: this bike bit taller than most of other regular bikes that the prominent difference. Seat height is 842 mm.
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5Dream bike 1 year ago by Ayush
I haven't bought this bike but sure i am saving money from my salary. So that i could buy this beauty beast. I have driven this bike. Driving this bike is a next level feel. A feeling which makes you more confident and makes the ride more enjoyable. The power of this bi...
I haven't bought this bike but sure i am saving money from my salary. So that i could buy this beauty beast. I have driven this bike. Driving this bike is a next level feel. A feeling which makes you more confident and makes the ride more enjoyable. The power of this bike is really amazing in this price segment.
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5Best in cafe racer segment. 1 year ago by Ajay Kumar
Amazing café racer looks amazing and powerful 250 cc engine. If you are looking forward for this one buy without any hesitation. Best headlight led, amazing color combinations, love the design. Breaking system with great bite. Sitting posture is more aggressive and litt...
Amazing café racer looks amazing and powerful 250 cc engine. If you are looking forward for this one buy without any hesitation. Best headlight led, amazing color combinations, love the design. Breaking system with great bite. Sitting posture is more aggressive and little more painful after long riding.
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4Very nimble and exciting to ride 1 year ago by Swaroop
Buying experience:Test ride was not given due to the covid situation, otherwise a pleasant buying experience Pros: 1.Looks 2.Handling 3.Power and acceleration Cons: 1.Fuel efficiency of about 28 to 30 2.Have to stop for fuel about every 200 kms Range not ideal for very ...
Buying experience:Test ride was not given due to the covid situation, otherwise a pleasant buying experience
Pros:
1.Looks
2.Handling
3.Power and acceleration
Cons:
1.Fuel efficiency of about 28 to 30
2.Have to stop for fuel about every 200 kms
Range not ideal for very long rides
3.Fuel gauge shows low fuel warning with more than 3 litres of fuel remaining.
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- 5
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- 4
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- 3
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: First Ride Review

16 August 2020

Neil Nair

Husqvarna Motorcycles has made their debut in India aiming to create a whole class of their own in the untapped premium lifestyle segment. Finding it hard to deny the visual draw of the Vitpilen 250, I hopped onto the bike to find out what it is all about.

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