Husqvarna 701 Motard vs Ducati Hypermotard 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna 701 Motard vs Ducati Hypermotard 796. 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. Ducati Hypermotard 796: 81 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Ducati Hypermotard 796
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
170 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
81 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
78 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
210 km/h
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Ducati Hypermotard 796
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy — if you do your homework first."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Manageable power, hugely rewarding
+Stunning Italian street presence
Cons
−Desmo service bills hurt
−Crash damage history rampant
−Heat soak in traffic
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