Royal Enfield Continental Gt 535 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 535 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 535: 29.1 hp @ 5,100 rpm hp, 184 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claimed ~160 km/h under ideal conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 535
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
29.1 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
184 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
29.1 hp @ 5,100 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claimed ~160 km/h under ideal conditions)
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
184 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 535
7.0/10
"Buy it for the soul, not the spec sheet."
Pros
+Stunning retro cafe styling
+Genuine thumper character
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Electrical system notoriously unreliable
−Uncomfortable beyond 50 miles
−Weak highway performance
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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