Ducati Hypermotard 1100 vs Husqvarna 701 Motard
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 vs Husqvarna 701 Motard. Ducati Hypermotard 1100: 90 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 178 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Ducati Hypermotard 1100
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
178 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,750 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
178 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Hypermotard 1100
7.8/10
"Brilliant, demanding, characterful — buy it with your eyes wide open."
Pros
+Intoxicating air-cooled character
+Razor-sharp steering agility
+Iconic aggressive visual presence
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Suspension components wear quickly
−Uncomfortable beyond two hours
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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