Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. 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 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet Racer
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
175 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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 701
7.8/10
"A head-turning urban weapon that punishes neglect and highway abuse equally."
Pros
+Stunning industrial cafe styling
+Torquey, characterful LC4 engine
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Vibration tiring at motorway speeds
−Tiny fuel tank range
−Expensive OEM bodywork panels
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