Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer: 52 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Husqvarna Vitpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
52 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
52 hp @ 6,200 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 4,900 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
7.5/10
"Buy it with your heart, maintain it with your head."
Pros
+Stunning retro cafe styling
+Engine essentially indestructible
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Oil leaks on neglected examples
−Genuinely underwhelming outright performance
−Bevel box maintenance often skipped
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
7.0/10
"Style-first urban tool that punishes anyone wanting more than short rides."
Pros
+Stunning, genuinely premium styling
+Rev-happy, willing engine
+Excellent build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Sparse dealer support network
−Vibration on extended runs
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