Husqvarna 701 Motard vs Ktm Sm 990
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna 701 Motard vs Ktm Sm 990. 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. Ktm Sm 990: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: limited real-world data available), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Ktm Sm 990
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
198 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
220 km/h (estimated; note: limited real-world data available)
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
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
Ktm Sm 990
8.2/10
"A brilliant, high-maintenance lunatic that rewards prepared, attentive owners."
Pros
+Savage LC8 V-twin character
+Genuinely telepathic handling
+Supermoto royalty status
Cons
−Expensive when neglected
−Subframes crack under stress
−Thirsty around 38mpg
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