Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 801. 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. Husqvarna Vitpilen 801: 95 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
189 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
7.8/10
"A charismatic cafe racer that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+KTM 790 engine reliability
+Head-turning Scandinavian design
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Subframe cracking issues exist
−Valve service often neglected
−Snappy throttle response
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