Norton Superlight 650 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Superlight 650 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Norton Superlight 650: UNKNOWN - model not verified hp, UNKNOWN - model not verified weight, top speed UNKNOWN - model not verified, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Norton Superlight 650
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
UNKNOWN - model not verified
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
UNKNOWN - model not verified
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
UNKNOWN - model not verified
175 km/h
Weight
UNKNOWN - model not verified
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
UNKNOWN - model not verified
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Norton Superlight 650
7.5/10
"A beautiful, capable machine that rewards patient, prepared buyers."
Pros
+Genuinely gorgeous street presence
+Responsive, characterful twin engine
+Excellent chassis and handling
Cons
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Early fueling issues documented
−Specialist servicing costs premium
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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