Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 vs Triumph Thruxton 900. 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. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
185 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L 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
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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