Bmw Hp2 Megamoto vs Husqvarna 701 Motard
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw Hp2 Megamoto vs Husqvarna 701 Motard. Bmw Hp2 Megamoto: 105 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~200 km/h (estimated; note: supermoto gearing may limit top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Hp2 Megamoto
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
105 hp @ 7,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~200 km/h (estimated; note: supermoto gearing may limit top speed)
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw Hp2 Megamoto
8.5/10
"A flawed, brilliant motorcycle you'll never want to sell."
Pros
+Intoxicating torquey boxer character
+Ohlins suspension genuinely excellent
+Appreciating collectors piece
Cons
−Parts increasingly hard sourcing
−Dry clutch rattle unsettling
−Heavy for supermoto category
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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