Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. 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. Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
193 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
8.5/10
"The finest modern cafe racer available, if you service it properly."
Pros
+Thunderous, characterful parallel twin
+Öhlins/Brembo combo genuinely excellent
+Stunning build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics tires wrists
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
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