Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 vs Triumph Thruxton 900. 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. 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 250
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 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
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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