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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Review. The most powerful single cylinder production motorbike in the world!

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Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man

Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man

Күн бұрын

We review the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 road motorcycle. It has THE most powerful single cylinder production engine in the world!
We put it through its paces and give it a thorough review (until we get moved on by security!).
The Husky is an extremely good looking, contemporary motorcycle and it's a work of art! This one has the Akrapovič exhaust, and it sounds awesome!
We look at the handling, ride, acceleration, brakes, fuel economy, looks styling and how well it would fit different sized riders.
Well worth a watch just for the beauty of this bike.

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@vincentsaward2678
@vincentsaward2678 3 жыл бұрын
Most notably one of the best reviews on this platform on this motorcycle 👍. Nicely done
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vincent! Much appreciated
@TheStringBreaker
@TheStringBreaker 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Mackr_5
@Mackr_5 3 жыл бұрын
Security of some grass, must have been a career highlight that moment.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Mack haha yes blinking stupid considering that there was a relentless flow of cars passing by 3 a minute!
@syoukhan
@syoukhan 3 жыл бұрын
exhaust sound on the first 30 seconds, finally! That's the way to do it: subscribed
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. Good point and I’ll remember that for future videos
@TheStringBreaker
@TheStringBreaker 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t get over how perfectly the video captures the beauty of this bike!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
@davidwiggins8886
@davidwiggins8886 3 жыл бұрын
I'd quite like a 701 Vitpilen with the Svartpilen higher handlebars, perfect. Another good review, thank you
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Yes that would be good . Thanks buddy 👍🏼
@jaapelbers
@jaapelbers 4 жыл бұрын
1:56 The slipperclutch doesnt let you make clutchless shifts, the quickshifter does. It does have a slipperclutch as well, but that lets you shift into lower gears at higher speeds without the rear tire acting up.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Jaap Elbers Yes quite right! Just keeping everyone on their toes 😁
@ZAIBYR
@ZAIBYR 5 ай бұрын
Watching this review years later while waiting for the 801/901 reveal. Great review. Shame the authorities chased you off at the end. Clearly, they have no appreciation for fine motorcycles.
@johnDukemaster
@johnDukemaster 3 жыл бұрын
This is a nice piece of machinery. I tried one ones and the seating position with clipons is better than I thought it would be. Punchy engine and light weight, quality components and off we go! I read some comments about forums and bad quality. Off course you find owners with bad experiences on a forum! That's why they're there in the first place. Any road, this bikes runs great. Other brands could learn a bit or two from this.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Great comments! Agreed!
@plabontamuly4150
@plabontamuly4150 3 жыл бұрын
Gonna buy this beauty for sure.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@JoJo-hc4dj
@JoJo-hc4dj 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Think you scared the security man
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Jo Jo Thanks! He wasn’t that scary but he was filming me
@roostfezza7563
@roostfezza7563 4 жыл бұрын
I think it is great value for money, and the attention to detail of the design is very appealing. If I could afford a second bike this would be a great weekend twisty road fun bike. Thanks for your review!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Yes great bike!
@pikebobstar2033
@pikebobstar2033 4 жыл бұрын
Firstly, may I say you dealt with the "security " chap very gentlemanly 👍Security is part of my role and I may suggest that chap takes the course in engaging with the general public! Importantly which do you prefer? The svartpilen or vitpilen? Gorgeous looking bike. Top review. Shame had to be cut short.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pike. Yes I’m always the gentleman until I have reason not to be lol. I was short of time anyway tbh. I prefer the look of this, but preferred the Svartpilen because of the taller bars and slightly longer suspension travel.
@ThisIsBarcode
@ThisIsBarcode 3 жыл бұрын
Fell in love with the Vit 401...in time felt too big on it. Went and got a Svartpilen 701 just before lockdown...loved it...but went and got an Iron 883 as wanted that Harley soundtrack and it's a proper experience every ride...but there is something about these Huskie's that keeps luring me back!!!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are very nice! So is the Iron.
@ThisIsBarcode
@ThisIsBarcode 3 жыл бұрын
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man The Iron was love at first site a few years back, but I’m now say toying with selling it after 3 months and going back to a Svart!?! Food for thought over winter
@charlese665
@charlese665 3 жыл бұрын
Great review and love the walkaround. And my god you have a broad shoulder, which is awesome
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
@petervoros840
@petervoros840 3 жыл бұрын
I like checking out these reviews, because I’m the same build as the Old Man!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
God you must look good!
@petervoros840
@petervoros840 3 жыл бұрын
I wish lol.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Peter Voros lol
@TheStringBreaker
@TheStringBreaker 2 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal video! What a stunning bike!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Yes it’s awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
@mrksmt8703
@mrksmt8703 3 жыл бұрын
Test rode a 701 during my search for my return to biking. This bike pulled like a train, easy to ride, was great in the corners and is a definite head-turner. Problem I found, having rode this in the summer, sitting on it at traffic lights felt like I was straddling a BBQ. The heat coming off the engine was something else. My other dislike is the display unit - utterly garbage in sunlight due to it's rather flat angle. Maybe they've upgraded it since, but at the time I rode it, I was not liking it at all. That aside, it was a close call for me, I was so very tempted. Upon further reading, I was uncovering posts by owners complaining about electrical issues with the bike. Glad I didn't go for it, as I would never have found my lovely XSR900. Since that test ride, two years have passed by, and I have only ever seen one 701 on the road in my local area.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
OK interesting points bro. Yes we’ve never seen one on the road either. 👍🏼👍🏼
@guywolff
@guywolff 3 жыл бұрын
I love the bridge up the hill to Stowe House .. Nice bones as the gardening world says .. Love the bike set there .. I made flowerpots to celebrate Stowe for the Royal Oak Foundation here in America years back that sent money to that garden ... Lovely backdrop if not for all the cars :)
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
guy wolff wow ok that’s great! Yes nice grounds. Unpleasant smell of glyphosate in many places which disturbs me though
@guywolff
@guywolff 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Nothing like a little Agent Orange to finish off ones idyllic afternoon of filming..Hope you don't get any extra digits on your extremities from the ordeal ..:) What we do for expression of our art ... Still a great backdrop for the bike ...Thanks
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
@@guywolff Yes I'm still un-GM-modified!
@guywolff
@guywolff 3 жыл бұрын
​@@MrDarcy-OlMan I am sure Scotts Miriacle-Gro will be happy to help you out if you ever need a longer inseam but not on the 701 for sure :)
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
guy wolff 🤣👍🏼
@JohnMFlores
@JohnMFlores 3 жыл бұрын
Very thorough review. Thank you!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John 👍🏼👍🏼
@rotax636nut5
@rotax636nut5 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you put the bit with the jobsworth security man in near the end, ha ha now that was funny, you should have said 'make me' that would have been even better I think I would love to hear the sound of that jobsworths bones being broken..
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Haha yes there’s always something happening to make filming difficult!
@bionicangel123
@bionicangel123 4 жыл бұрын
That bike has a mean growl
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Yes it sounds pretty good!
@artemisXsidecross
@artemisXsidecross Жыл бұрын
Well done, thank you
@Glattuh
@Glattuh 2 жыл бұрын
To be honest I personally think you look fantastic with your height in that bike too. Maybe you are used to bigger bikes but given that this one is designed to feel compact and agile, as I said, I wont say you are making it look like a smurf. (I am tall too, 190cm same as you I think though) Nice video and by the way, they are no more in production as KTM discontinued the engine!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Much appreciated. Yes good points 👍🏼👍🏼
@grahamtricker4103
@grahamtricker4103 4 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing happen at Cliveden. Some eastern European groundsman told me to stop photographing my car on the drive. I was photographing my car not the drive of the house so I reported him to the management team and told them that because of this we would not be having lunch in the restaurant and we went else where. Everybody in the world has a camera these days in their phone, so how are these types going to stop everyone taking pictures or videos? Could understand it if you were doing harm or destroying the grass. I would drop Stowe House a letter or an email of complaint.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Ahh I’m not bothered no problem. It was busier than Piccadilly Circus! Car after car after car, non stop. I went to Cliveden once, many years ago. Very impressive.
@splodge5714
@splodge5714 4 жыл бұрын
Lighten up, thought the security guy was quite pleasant... where ever he came from.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
@user-sw2lv3zp6o 4 жыл бұрын
@@splodge5714 No, he could have put it much better. But security guards tend not to have developed social skills. That's why they're security guards.
@getheroutofthetruck
@getheroutofthetruck 8 ай бұрын
Which did you prefer out of the Svartpilen and Vitpilen?
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 8 ай бұрын
The Svartpilen 👍🏼
@claretbuck1882
@claretbuck1882 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome bud 👌🏻
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
claretbuck1882 Thsnks dude 👊🏼
@stanza77
@stanza77 3 жыл бұрын
Saw one in person a few weeks ago it's gorgeous! Security guy needs to relax, you were not loitering you were just taking some photos of your bike. Now I'm curious who owns that property, maybe a celebrity.....🤔
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they’re great. It’s an historic country house, used as a school I believe. I was at least a mile from any buildings
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
@user-sw2lv3zp6o 4 жыл бұрын
Better-looking than the Svartpilen. Just needs risers and cast wheels. I'd sooner have the old KTM Duke 690. Ol'Man, you dwarf every bike! And what a pillock at the end.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
1990 Yes although I actually like spoked wheels. Haha the security guard wouldn’t scare a 5 year old.
@modut6258
@modut6258 10 ай бұрын
Most powerful production single cylinder engine in the world: Ducati: Hold my beer...
@splodge5714
@splodge5714 4 жыл бұрын
Urgh, 6ft so I'll give that one a miss. There I was thinking what a nice front garden you have. Enjoyable review brought to a sudden close.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s shattered the illusion of us living on a country estate!
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
@user-sw2lv3zp6o 4 жыл бұрын
It depends on your inside leg. If it's only 32'', you'd have no problem on this. Ol'Man looks to have long legs.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
1990 Yes ive got 33 inseam so I reckon 6ft would be ok. 5’8-10 perfect
@user-zg3uf2pz6b
@user-zg3uf2pz6b 3 ай бұрын
For this tall men the bike looks like a Matchbox Bike! 😂😂
@davidwiggins8886
@davidwiggins8886 2 жыл бұрын
Well I've just p/ex'd my Svartpilen 401 for a 701 Vitpilen, couldn't find a blue one so silver it is
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh great!! 👍🏼
@michaeljohnson2922
@michaeljohnson2922 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to buy this in spring but I’m worried about quality compared to the Japanese bikes.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
It looked very good quality from what we could gather.
@mkp1214
@mkp1214 3 жыл бұрын
KTM is generally pretty good nowadays, they used to have electrical problems like the horn or the blinkers not working, but that doesn’t seem to exist in 2017+ models. Either way they never really had a problem mechanically if you keep up on maintenance
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
@@mkp1214 👍🏼👍🏼
@GurrasGarage
@GurrasGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike, but I dont like the clip-ons. I would put on the Svartpilen handle bars, cost around 500euro.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree.
@trevortrevortsr2
@trevortrevortsr2 2 жыл бұрын
Theres "A Jobs worth" everywhere these days - I saw the piston in one of these it was so shallow - could but wonder how long it will last in the bore
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 жыл бұрын
Ues always! Not sure tbh. Never heard of any problems 👍🏼
@trevortrevortsr2
@trevortrevortsr2 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I run a cafe racer SRX600 and have resisted the temptation to tune it beyond a new can and jet job as I kind of like the solid pull from tick over - I once had a Tiger Cub and upgraded it to tiger cub sports ie from 10hp to 14.5hp sure it went faster but it was no where near as nice ride low down
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 жыл бұрын
Yes low down torque is much nicer than top end power! That’s why Darcy rides a Harley and I now ride a BMW R 18
@kotbehemot74
@kotbehemot74 3 жыл бұрын
How do you think this bike suits rider of your height in comparison to benelli imperiale 400? Im looking for a nice thumper and i'm thinking of these two bikes. I know the difference in seatheight but i don't know how footpegs position affects amount of space for a rider like you. Also while riding these bikes have you experienced any shortage of room for legs?
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. The Benelli has a more classic upright riding position and is probably more roomy. The Husky is very considerably more powerful!! The Husqvarna Svartpilen has a better riding position. So for taller folk; the Benelli, but it’s nowhere near the performance
@kotbehemot74
@kotbehemot74 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thank you Ol'Man. Currently it's not the performance that i'm looking for so it shouldn't be a problem. I'm looking for something that looks and sounds classy. Something i can commute with and do chill out riding for an hour or two. The only problem is i'm 6 feet 3 inches like you and i don't like dual sports.
@akhyarrayhka4048
@akhyarrayhka4048 Жыл бұрын
the off camera guy at the end just said, "oi mate get off of me property"
@frankmuller8300
@frankmuller8300 3 жыл бұрын
Cant believe that wanker of security dared talking to you. Anyway another nice vid
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. He didn’t get out of his car haha but I’m a nice guy 👊🏼
@onez9511
@onez9511 3 жыл бұрын
I personally prefer the husqvarna Nunda 900r
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Onez cool 👊🏼
@jsj297
@jsj297 4 жыл бұрын
Security in the middle of a Pasteur? LoL 😂 cool bike how torquey does it feel on the bottom end of revs? Just curious s nice video
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Yes barmy! At low rpm it is not happy. Needs to be min 3000 at which its fine but it's not noticeably torquey in its lower rpm.
@chriswest2290
@chriswest2290 4 жыл бұрын
JOBSWORTH
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Yes totally
@chriswest2290
@chriswest2290 4 жыл бұрын
@@MrDarcy-OlMan great review. Don't want nobba to be the topic of discussion. Lovely bike. Light and grunty. I bet it's a real wheelie machine. 👍🏻
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Hanlon yes 100% bro 👍🏼
@TDV1
@TDV1 3 жыл бұрын
Is the Akra worth it?
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know tbh, it didn’t sound much louder than stock nor did I notice any difference really.
@TDV1
@TDV1 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Yeah With the Db killer removed apprently it sounds way better. Aesthetically it's really nice, i love the shade of natural titanium.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Will Ahh ok that’s probably why. It certainly looks neat! 👍🏼
@Mike-sBike
@Mike-sBike 3 жыл бұрын
No, no more pk’s, original looks better, only weights is better..( don’t lunch before riding is cheaper, overpriced thing)
@TDV1
@TDV1 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mike-sBike Well you get this bike for the looks. Personally i think it looks better, especially on that 2020 vitpilen. So the price is worth it, for me.
@winteronice
@winteronice 4 жыл бұрын
Know beforehand i dont have interest in this bike, looking foreward to watching the vid anyway.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
winteronice yes it’s always good to know about other bikes, even if it’s not your thing.
@conhecermais3591
@conhecermais3591 3 жыл бұрын
Não vale a pena comprar moto que não dá pra levar garupa. Like
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Você pode obter a opção de banco de trás
@conhecermais3591
@conhecermais3591 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Ah! Legal, valeu pela informação, e obrigado pela atenção, Deus abençoe.
@johnharris7353
@johnharris7353 3 жыл бұрын
I don't care for the way it looks, or sounds! Sounds like a chain saw! That's just me though. It's got an impressive lot of power for a single cylinder.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
OK. It’s certainly powerful
@user-zg3uf2pz6b
@user-zg3uf2pz6b 3 ай бұрын
the worst motorcycle ever! were squandered by KTM dealers NEW in 2020 for €6,400! because no one wanted her! the dealers were making endless losses!!! and no one ever wanted to sell one or trade it in again! 😂
@raymondavalon
@raymondavalon 4 жыл бұрын
Husqvarna could take a page ir two from the parent company KTM's design book... That is hideous, I loathe those rear wheel huggers that hold the license plate... Sure, it's great, powerful and innovative, but its design has zero appeal to me
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
It is one of those love it or hate it bikes. I’m not a fan of the wheel hugger license plate thingy either; it’s on so many bikes now.
@Tommy-Atkins
@Tommy-Atkins 3 жыл бұрын
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man ....the hugger plates do a fab job of stopping the crap spraying up your back I’m led to believe?!!
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tommy-Atkins OK thats good!
@clanmac66
@clanmac66 4 жыл бұрын
YUK! Half of it is missing! lol
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 4 жыл бұрын
clanmac66 haha, love it or hate it 👊🏼
@Bredaxe
@Bredaxe 3 жыл бұрын
Most uncomfortable bike I ever sat on. If it were between walking and riding, I'd buy new walking shoes.
@MrDarcy-OlMan
@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын
Really! I didn’t find it that way
@Mike-sBike
@Mike-sBike 3 жыл бұрын
Good for you!, bye 👋🏻
@witnesspropro
@witnesspropro 3 жыл бұрын
Is this dude on his way to a fancy dress party? 🤣
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