Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 vs Husqvarna 701 Motard
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
7.8/10
"A flawed masterpiece that punishes neglect but rewards passionate ownership."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Brembo brakes are exceptional
+Sharp, involving chassis
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Known throttle body carbon issues
−Hard seat for long rides
Husqvarna 701 Motard
8.5/10
"The best fun-per-pound supermoto you can buy used today."
Pros
+Savage, addictive single-cylinder engine
+Lightweight and brilliantly flickable
+Excellent WP suspension
Cons
−Significant vibration at highway speeds
−Valve service frequently neglected
−Subframe cracking issues known
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