Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250. Husqvarna Vitpilen 401: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
135 km/h (estimated)
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
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