Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and Vitpilen 701 Key Replacement

Quick answerThe Vitpilen 701 and Svartpilen 701 are Husqvarna's road singles built on the KTM 690 Duke, and they use the same kind of key: a cut ignition key with a key number recorded in the paperwork, not a programmed fob. Both models are out of production, which makes a spare worth having. If the last key is lost, one can be made to the bike's locks on site.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and Vitpilen 701 key quick facts

Husqvarna's 2020 Vitpilen 701 owner's manual has a key number entry in its serial numbers chapter, alongside the VIN and engine number.
The same manual has an ignition and steering lock section and a separate seat lock section in its controls chapter.
Both 701 road models share their single-cylinder platform with the KTM 690 Duke, whose manuals describe a conventional key and no immobilizer.
Husqvarna's road bike manuals put the key number on the KEYCODECARD and say it is needed to order a spare key.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and Vitpilen 701 key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2018-2020	Vitpilen 701	conventional ignition key	no	Key number entry, ignition and steering lock and seat lock sections in the 2020 manual. We confirm the key from your VIN when you call.
2019-2020	Svartpilen 701, Svartpilen 701 Style	conventional ignition key	no	Same platform and lock layout as the Vitpilen 701, with different bars and bodywork.

A 690 Duke in different clothes

Under the tank shapes that made these bikes famous is the chassis and engine of KTM's 690 Duke. That family tie is the most useful fact for an owner with a key problem, because the lock system came along with the rest of the platform. KTM's 690 Duke manuals describe an ordinary ignition key and contain no immobilizer chapter, and the 2020 Vitpilen 701 manual is organised the same way: a key number entry among the serial numbers, an ignition and steering lock section, and a seat lock section.

In day-to-day terms, there is no fob battery to die and no warning lamp deciding whether your key is accepted. If the key is cut correctly and the lock is healthy, the bike switches on.

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Vitpilen or Svartpilen: what changes

The Vitpilen 701 came first, with clip-on bars and a cafe racer stance. The Svartpilen 701 followed with a flat-track look, a taller bar and a number-board style side panel. The differences are in the riding position and trim, not in how the bike is locked. When you call about a key, the model name still helps us picture the bike, and the model year tells us which parts listing applies if a lock has to be replaced.

Why a spare matters more on a discontinued bike

Husqvarna stopped building the 701 road models after a short run, and the newer 801 twins that replaced them use different hardware. Dealer parts for a discontinued model do not always sit on a shelf, and how long a key ordered by number takes varies. A second key cut from your working one costs little and removes the risk.

It is also worth finding the KEYCODECARD now, while nothing is wrong. Photograph it and store the picture with your registration.

Lost every key

We start by confirming that you own the bike, using photo ID and the registration or title. Then the key is made from the locks on the motorcycle itself, at the curb or in your garage, and tried in the ignition and steering lock, the seat lock and the fuel cap. If the ignition has been damaged in a theft attempt, tell us when you book so the right parts come along.

Where to find the key code

Husqvarna's manuals say the key number can be found on the KEYCODECARD, that it is needed to order a spare key, and that the card should be kept in a safe place. The 2020 Vitpilen 701 manual also has a line in its serial numbers chapter where the key number can be written down.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and Vitpilen 701 key FAQ

Does the Vitpilen 701 have an immobilizer?

It is built on the KTM 690 Duke platform, whose owner's manuals describe a conventional key with no immobilizer chapter, and the 2020 Vitpilen 701 manual is laid out the same way. We confirm from your VIN before cutting a key.

Are Vitpilen 701 and Svartpilen 701 keys interchangeable?

The two models use the same type of key, but each key is cut for one bike's locks, so one owner's key will not work another bike.

Can I still get a key for a discontinued 701?

Yes. A dealer can order by key number if the part is available, and a locksmith can cut a key from an existing key or from the locks on the bike.

Is the 701 Supermoto key the same system?

Yes in type. The 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro also use a conventional key. Their manual places the ignition and steering lock in front of the seat, a layout taken from KTM's 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.