Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer. 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. Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer: 52 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
52 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
209 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm
52 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
60 Nm @ 4,900 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, 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
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
7.5/10
"Buy it with your heart, maintain it with your head."
Pros
+Stunning retro cafe styling
+Engine essentially indestructible
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Oil leaks on neglected examples
−Genuinely underwhelming outright performance
−Bevel box maintenance often skipped
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