Ducati Mh900e vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Mh900e vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Ducati Mh900e: 75 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, 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
Ducati Mh900e
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
75 hp @ 8,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (est. ~15.4 km/L) — Note: Best estimate based on similar Ducati 900SS-era engines
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Mh900e
7.8/10
"Buy it with your heart, maintain it with your wallet."
Pros
+Stunning, historically significant design
+Rare, appreciating collector asset
+Sonorous desmodue engine character
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Parts increasingly difficult sourcing
−Carb issues from prolonged storage
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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