Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer. 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. 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 701
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
52 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
209 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
52 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
60 Nm @ 4,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical 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
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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