Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. 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. Husqvarna Vitpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
7.0/10
"Style-first urban tool that punishes anyone wanting more than short rides."
Pros
+Stunning, genuinely premium styling
+Rev-happy, willing engine
+Excellent build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Sparse dealer support network
−Vibration on extended runs
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