Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650. 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. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
198 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
161 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
7.8/10
"Underrated, underpriced, and properly fun — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Harris-designed chassis handles well
+Incredibly affordable used prices
Cons
−Switchgear quality feels budget
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Limited wind protection at speed
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