Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000: 81 hp @ 7,300 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Husqvarna Vitpilen 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
7.8/10
"Rewarding, characterful classic — but only buy a well-maintained example."
Pros
+Torque that genuinely moves you
+Iconic Italian V-twin character
+Rock-solid shaft drive reliability
Cons
−Specialist-only maintenance required
−Electrical gremlins plague neglected examples
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
7.8/10
"A head-turning urban weapon that punishes neglect and highway abuse equally."
Pros
+Stunning industrial cafe styling
+Torquey, characterful LC4 engine
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Vibration tiring at motorway speeds
−Tiny fuel tank range
−Expensive OEM bodywork panels
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