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HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 HIPSTER HAVOC

There’s a lot to be said for the hipster lifestyle, and those who lap it up – you know, the ones who like to spend excessive amounts of cash on things like beard oils, vapes and retro-spec clothes. As I’m sure you can tell quite easily from my barnet, dress sense and lack of smoke, I’m definitely not one of them. Mind you, it’s not all bad; after all I’m pretty sure hipsters discovered craft beer which is ace, and I am partial to some posh shapes on my cappuccinos every now and again. Oh, and now, it looks like they’ve inspired the updated Vitpilen 701 from Husqvarna as well.

So what is it, and why on earth is it in magazine? Well ladies and gents, don’t let your eyes deceive you. Although this may look like the sort of machine that’s only good for a quick trip for an overpriced beard trimming, underneath that seriously snazzy looking bodywork, it’s anything but. See, Husqvarna have dug into their parent company KTM’s warehouse and

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