Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe. 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. Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
111 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
98.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 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
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
7.5/10
"A gorgeous, capable machine best enjoyed in short, spirited doses."
Pros
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
+Incredibly reliable inline-four
+Nimble urban handling
Cons
−Terrible stock seat comfort
−Clip-ons punish wrists badly
−Soft rear suspension stock
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