Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. 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 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 401
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
175 km/h
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)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical 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 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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