Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650. 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. 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 801
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
198 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
161 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
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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