Aprilia SX 50 vs Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia SX 50 vs Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. Aprilia SX 50: 3.3 hp @ 5,250 rpm (restricted 50cc class; ~6 hp derestricted) hp, 97 kg (wet weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (restricted); approx. 80 km/h derestricted. Husqvarna 701 Supermoto: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia SX 50
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Horsepower (hp)
3.3 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
5 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
3.3 hp @ 5,250 rpm (restricted 50cc class; ~6 hp derestricted)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
45 km/h (restricted); approx. 80 km/h derestricted
175 km/h
Weight
97 kg (wet weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
8.5/10
"The most fun per dollar in used supermotos, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Premium WP suspension included
+Brembo brakes standard fitment
Cons
−Expensive maintenance when neglected
−Known subframe cracking issues
−Destroys rear tyres quickly
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