Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
158 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated)
160 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
7.5/10
"Style-first city bike that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection above all."
Pros
+Stunning Swedish design language
+Duke engine well-proven reliability
+Lightweight and supremely flickable
Cons
−Previous owners often neglect servicing
−Pillion comfort essentially nonexistent
−Limited dealer network for support
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
7.5/10
"Beautiful, fun, and rewarding — if you buy the right example."
Pros
+Stunning head-turning design
+Punchy responsive single cylinder
+Competent WP suspension
Cons
−Aggressive position punishes longer rides
−Neglected examples are common
−Short fuel range