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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Husqvarna 701 Motard

Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Husqvarna 701 Motard

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Husqvarna 701 Motard. Kawasaki D-tracker 150: Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs) hp, Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Husqvarna 701 Motard: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki D-tracker 150 Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 11.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning)
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5–3.0 L/100km (33–40 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki D-tracker 150
Kawasaki D-tracker 150
7.5/10

"A brilliant urban weapon if you buy one carefully inspected."

Pros
+Rock-solid KLX-based engine
+Excellent low-speed maneuverability
+Strong dealer parts network
Cons
Fork seals leak frequently
Plastic trim cracks easily
Overdue valve checks common
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Husqvarna 701 Motard
8.5/10

"The best fun-per-pound supermoto you can buy used today."

Pros
+Savage, addictive single-cylinder engine
+Lightweight and brilliantly flickable
+Excellent WP suspension
Cons
Significant vibration at highway speeds
Valve service frequently neglected
Subframe cracking issues known

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