Bmw G 450 X vs Husqvarna 701 Motard
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 450 X vs Husqvarna 701 Motard. Bmw G 450 X: 52 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Husqvarna 701 Motard: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 450 X
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
52 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
52 hp @ 9,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 450 X
6.5/10
"Rewarding but high-maintenance — buy cheap or walk away."
Pros
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Exotic BMW ownership experience
+Strong power-to-weight ratio
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Notorious 4k rpm flat spot
−Runs excessively hot
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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