Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Bmw R Ninet Racer: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Husqvarna Vitpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet Racer
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet Racer
7.8/10
"A spectacular weekend weapon that demands commitment and punishes compromise."
Pros
+Stunning, timeless visual presence
+Torquey, characterful boxer engine
+Excellent build quality overall
Cons
−Punishing riding position quickly
−Expensive BMW dealer servicing
−Overheats badly in traffic
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
7.0/10
"Style-first urban tool that punishes anyone wanting more than short rides."
Pros
+Stunning, genuinely premium styling
+Rev-happy, willing engine
+Excellent build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Sparse dealer support network
−Vibration on extended runs
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