Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, 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
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
198 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 650
7.8/10
"Underrated, underpriced, and properly fun — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Harris-designed chassis handles well
+Incredibly affordable used prices
Cons
−Switchgear quality feels budget
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Limited wind protection at speed
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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