I bought it after reading everything I could about the '24. Other than the updated display I think this is still a winner. The wait for a deal to pop up was excruciating.
Old stock bargains, UK.
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GeoKrpan
top rider
I checked CycleTrader this morning. The closest dealer, 18 miles away, lists new '23 Vits for $4788. Another, 40 miles away, lists them for $3999. And another, 60 miles away, $3899.
The closest dealer with Svarts, 121 miles away, lists them at $4999.
The closest dealer with Svarts, 121 miles away, lists them at $4999.
GeoKrpan
top rider
The rents are ridiculously high in SoCal.
You paid $3400 less than I paid out the door for my '22 Vit.
What do you think of the Vit so far?
Cali may be expensive but at least you have roads with curves.
I thinks it's fricken' awesome! I've wanted one since they were a design exercise and we didn't know if they'd even build them. It is one of those bikes I can sit and look at while I drink a beer.
Surprisingly roomy for such a small bike. I'm 6', 185lbs and it feels fine, probably looks funny but I'm mid-50's and not trying to impress, just have fun.
As far as the test-ride - It's a bit buzzy and raw, I need to learn where/how it makes power, brakes work better than I expected.
I tore it apart the minute I got it home and ordered parts so I'll have to update next week. Yes, I got over-excited.
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GeoKrpan
top rider
Cali may be expensive but at least you have roads with curves.
I thinks it's fricken' awesome! I've wanted one since they were a design exercise and we didn't know if they'd even build them. It is one of those bikes I can sit and look at while I drink a beer.
Surprisingly roomy for such a small bike. I'm 6', 185lbs and it feels fine, probably looks funny but I'm mid-50's and not trying to impress, just have fun.
As far as the test-ride - It's a bit buzzy and raw, I need to learn where/how it makes power, brakes work better than I expected.
I tore it apart the minute I got it home and ordered parts so I'll have to update next week. Yes, I got over-excited.
Yes, for sure, we have curves here. I feel blessed to live here. And then there's the weather.
I wanted one too back in 2018 and I went down to see one. Unfortunately the price was $6399 plus $1500 freight from Austria.
I bought a 2019 Honda CB300R instead. They'd just reached the dealers.
I'm 6' and 185lbs too. I find it to be plenty roomy. People would tell me the CB300R looked small under me but no one has said that about the Vit.
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Jester1971
expert rider
A lot of bike for £3499 new. I should have waited to buy mine till early 2024 but I had seen spy shots of the new ‘24 Svartpilen and did not like the look. I thought the ‘23 ones would sell out by the end of 2023 so I pulled the trigger in September. Had I known there would be loads of old stock at bargain prices I’d have waited. Hindsight is a fantastic thing and sometimes has a way of annoying the hell out you.
Nice pic BTW, glad you are enjoying the Vit.
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Jester1971
expert rider
I am actually tempted to buy one for spares, new engine, another set of wheels, body colour change when I feel the mood.
Did you get yours at Appleyard motorcycles in Keighley?
I bought mine from there at the end of May - same price.
Yes, good price and they were really easy to deal with. Dodgy moments being followed by guys wearing balaclavas on dirt bikes when I picked it up though. Rough area.