Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is faster?

Top speed: Rieju Marathon 500 ~140–150 km/h (estimated), Husqvarna Fe 501 ~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent). Husqvarna Fe 501 is the faster of the two.

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Rieju Marathon 500 ~3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated; varies significantly with riding style and terrain), Husqvarna Fe 501 ~6–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average depending on terrain and riding style). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Rieju Marathon 500 7.3/10 and Husqvarna Fe 501 8.5/10. Husqvarna Fe 501 scores higher on the overall verdict. Rieju Marathon 500 caveat: You need reliable dealer support close by. Husqvarna Fe 501 caveat: You skip services or hate wrenching.

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is better for beginners?

Rieju Marathon 500 is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 40 hp is manageable. The Husqvarna Fe 501 is better held for a second bike.

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Rieju Marathon 500: 140 kg, 40 hp. Husqvarna Fe 501: 111 kg, 63 hp.

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501

Q: Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which has more power?

Rieju Marathon 500 produces ~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant); Husqvarna Fe 501 produces ~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year). Husqvarna Fe 501 wins by 23 hp.

Q: Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is lighter?

Weight: Rieju Marathon 500 ~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources), Husqvarna Fe 501 ~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Husqvarna Fe 501. Rieju Marathon 500: ~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant) hp, ~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources) weight, top speed ~140–150 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. Husqvarna Fe 501: ~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year) hp, ~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.