Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 250
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L (estimated real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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 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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