Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Commando 961 Sport vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Norton Commando 961 Sport: 80 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; approximately 124 mph), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Norton Commando 961 Sport
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
80 hp @ 6,500 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 124 mph)
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Norton Commando 961 Sport
7.8/10
"Buy one with full history or walk away completely."
Pros
+Genuinely gorgeous parallel twin sound
+Handling is genuinely sharp
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Early clutch issues lurk
−Service history absolutely critical
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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