Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Yamaha Xsr 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Yamaha Xsr 700. 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. Yamaha Xsr 700: 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 186 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Yamaha Xsr 700
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
75 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
186 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Classic
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 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
Yamaha Xsr 700
8.2/10
"A genuinely excellent used buy if you inspect carefully first."
Pros
+CP2 engine virtually indestructible
+Strong used value retention
+Genuinely flickable handling
Cons
−Mirrors useless above 70mph
−Seat punishing past 90 minutes
−Retro tax on asking prices
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