Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Husqvarna Vitpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
175 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
7.0/10
"Style-first urban tool that punishes anyone wanting more than short rides."
Pros
+Stunning, genuinely premium styling
+Rev-happy, willing engine
+Excellent build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Sparse dealer support network
−Vibration on extended runs
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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