Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Triumph Thruxton 900. 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. 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 401
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 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
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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