Keeway Superlight 125 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Keeway Superlight 125 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. Keeway Superlight 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed 95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Husqvarna Vitpilen 401: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Keeway Superlight 125
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
9 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
158 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model)
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
9 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimate)
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance)
160 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–40 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Keeway Superlight 125
6.5/10
"Style over substance, but honest value for A1 licence riders."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Predictable beginner-friendly engine
+Affordable used prices
Cons
−Cheap switchgear feels nasty
−Mirrors vibrate excessively
−Neglected chains are common
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
7.5/10
"Beautiful, fun, and rewarding — if you buy the right example."
Pros
+Stunning head-turning design
+Punchy responsive single cylinder
+Competent WP suspension
Cons
−Aggressive position punishes longer rides
−Neglected examples are common
−Short fuel range
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