Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027) maintenance schedule & recalls
2018–2027
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027) service schedule, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | every 12,400 mi |
| Wheels | every 6,200 mi |
| Air filter | |
| Front forks | |
| Headlight aim | |
| Wheel bearings | |
| Valve clearance |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoKTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Husqvarna Motorcycle 701 Vitpilen and 2019-2020 701 Svartpilen motorcycles. The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be positioned incorrectly, possibly resulting in a loose rear axle nut, causing the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and realign the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm, and inspect the tightness of the rear wheel axle collar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2106.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen and 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and Husqvarna Motorcycle Dealers will replace the affected fuel tank, install new gaskets, and update software for proper fuel calibration, free of charge. Owners will be notified to take their motorcycles to a Husqvarna Motorcycle North America, Inc. (HMNA) dealership for repairs. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090. HMNA's number for this recall is HTB2012.
Common questions
How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027)?
Service every 12,400 mi for the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027) service schedule).
How often should the wheels be serviced on a Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027)?
Service every 6,200 mi for the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2018–2027) service schedule).