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All Bikes/Compare/Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom: R80: ~50 hp @ 7,000 rpm / R100: ~70 hp @ 7,250 rpm (stock figures; café builds may vary slightly) hp, 195–215 kg wet/curb weight (stock; café racer customs often lighter after stripping bodywork) weight, top speed 175–200 km/h (R100-based builds; varies by gearing and fairing), 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 Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
R80: ~50 hp @ 7,000 rpm / R100: ~70 hp @ 7,250 rpm (stock figures; café builds may vary slightly)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175–200 km/h (R100-based builds; varies by gearing and fairing)
175 km/h
Weight
195–215 kg wet/curb weight (stock; café racer customs often lighter after stripping bodywork)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom
Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom
7.8/10

"A beautiful, characterful classic — but inspect every custom modification ruthlessly."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Simple mechanical architecture
Cons
Custom quality wildly inconsistent
Compromised ergonomics long-distance
Electrical gremlins on hacked builds
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
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

Top 10 Accessories

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2-into-2 Shorty Mufflers BMW Airhead R80 R100
Toaster Brothers · Exhaust System
2-into-2 Shorty Mufflers BMW Airhead R80 R100
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Mighty Max Battery YTZ10S 12V 8.6AH Replacement Battery Compatible with Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen, Svartpilen 18-21
Battery
Mighty Max Battery YTZ10S 12V 8.6AH Replacement Battery Compatible with Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen, Svartpilen 18-21
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Biltwell · Cafe Seat
Solo Cafe Seat Pan with Foam BMW R-Series
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Gold 520 X-Ring Motorcycle Chain 118 Links for KTM Husqvarna Yamaha with Connecting Master Link - Enhanced Durability & Universal Fit
Chain & Lube
Gold 520 X-Ring Motorcycle Chain 118 Links for KTM Husqvarna Yamaha with Connecting Master Link - Enhanced Durability & Universal Fit
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Renthal Clip-On Handlebars 7/8 inch cafe racer universal
Renthal · Handlebar
Renthal Clip-On Handlebars 7/8 inch cafe racer universal
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Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 Radial Front Motorcycle Tire 120/70ZR-17 (58W) for Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018
Tires
Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 Radial Front Motorcycle Tire 120/70ZR-17 (58W) for Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018
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Rizoma FR310 Adjustable Folding Lever universal
Rizoma · Brake Levers
Rizoma FR310 Adjustable Folding Lever universal
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Husqvarna Motorcycles/Motorex Oil Change Kit 15W/50 (1.7L) - U7023151
Engine Oil
Husqvarna Motorcycles/Motorex Oil Change Kit 15W/50 (1.7L) - U7023151
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Pirelli · Tires
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp 100/90-18 front tire
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Tusk Rear Brake Pad - Sintered Metal Compatible with Yamaha Tenere 700 2021-2025/Compatible with KTM 690 Enduro R 2019-2024, 2026/Compatible with Husqvarna 701 2016-2024, 2026
Brake Pads
Tusk Rear Brake Pad - Sintered Metal Compatible with Yamaha Tenere 700 2021-2025/Compatible with KTM 690 Enduro R 2019-2024, 2026/Compatible with Husqvarna 701 2016-2024, 2026
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