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Ever since its inception, we’ve seen the Husqvarna Vitpilen customized in many different ways, and its mod-friendly nature is pretty much universally loved by builders. As the Husky is also a great-looking machine straight out of the box, you’ll normally see a lot of its definitive cosmetic traits retained during a custom makeover. Outsiders Motorcycles in the Netherlands wanted something different, though.
They took a 2019 Vitpilen 701 from Husqvarna’s lineup and turned it into the funkiest two-wheeled thing we’ve seen all day. Mind you, the end result won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s sure to get a whole load of attention wherever it shows up! Outsiders’ specialists took the bike apart on the very same evening it was delivered to their shop, deleting items like its bodywork and subframe in the process.
As the Vitpilen’s rear skeleton is held in place by just four bolts, it really helped the workshop with both its removal and the fabrication of a bespoke substitute. The tubular replacement for the subframe was manufactured from scratch, and the Dutch artisans even went as far as building an all-new swingarm. It’s 30 mm (1.2 inches) shorter than the OEM part, with a tubular construction to match the framework.
Moving on to the motorcycle’s striking outfit, the fuel tank alone took a full two weeks to design and successfully fabricate, but it was worth the effort, for sure. Right behind it lies a tailor-made solo seat, while the bike’s rearmost section is capped off with an angular tail unit. The front fender is just as interesting as the other garments, and four days of painstaking labor had been dedicated to its creation.
All the running gear on this Husky remains stock, yet its ergonomics have been considerably altered by a Neken handlebar that replaces the factory clip-ons. This item, along with Motone switches and a tiny digital dial from Motogadget, sit atop a new top clamp developed by Scheffers Engineering over in Norway.
Internally, the specimen’s 75-hp, 693cc thumper is unchanged, but it did receive some fresh hardware for its intake and exhaust. The single-cylinder mill now breathes through a top-shelf aftermarket air filter, while expelling combustion by-products via a handmade exhaust system. Fashioned out of 42 mm (1.7-inch), 316-grade stainless-steel tubes, the pipework ends in a Spark muffler on the right-hand side of the tail.
Last but certainly not least, the color scheme chosen by Outsiders is what really makes this thing pop. Its bodywork was draped in a delicious coat of magenta, which is beautifully complemented by cyan on the saddle upholstery, grips, and Outsiders tank badges. On the other hand, the swingarm and entire frame feature an understated matte-grey finish for ample contrast.
As the Vitpilen’s rear skeleton is held in place by just four bolts, it really helped the workshop with both its removal and the fabrication of a bespoke substitute. The tubular replacement for the subframe was manufactured from scratch, and the Dutch artisans even went as far as building an all-new swingarm. It’s 30 mm (1.2 inches) shorter than the OEM part, with a tubular construction to match the framework.
Moving on to the motorcycle’s striking outfit, the fuel tank alone took a full two weeks to design and successfully fabricate, but it was worth the effort, for sure. Right behind it lies a tailor-made solo seat, while the bike’s rearmost section is capped off with an angular tail unit. The front fender is just as interesting as the other garments, and four days of painstaking labor had been dedicated to its creation.
All the running gear on this Husky remains stock, yet its ergonomics have been considerably altered by a Neken handlebar that replaces the factory clip-ons. This item, along with Motone switches and a tiny digital dial from Motogadget, sit atop a new top clamp developed by Scheffers Engineering over in Norway.
Internally, the specimen’s 75-hp, 693cc thumper is unchanged, but it did receive some fresh hardware for its intake and exhaust. The single-cylinder mill now breathes through a top-shelf aftermarket air filter, while expelling combustion by-products via a handmade exhaust system. Fashioned out of 42 mm (1.7-inch), 316-grade stainless-steel tubes, the pipework ends in a Spark muffler on the right-hand side of the tail.
Last but certainly not least, the color scheme chosen by Outsiders is what really makes this thing pop. Its bodywork was draped in a delicious coat of magenta, which is beautifully complemented by cyan on the saddle upholstery, grips, and Outsiders tank badges. On the other hand, the swingarm and entire frame feature an understated matte-grey finish for ample contrast.
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