Suzuki GSX-8TT vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki GSX-8TT vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Suzuki GSX-8TT: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 203 kg (445 lb) curb weight, top speed ?. 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
Suzuki GSX-8TT
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
57 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
57 lb-ft (78 Nm) @ 6,800 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
—
175 km/h
Weight
203 kg (445 lb) curb
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
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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