Triumph Street Cup vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Street Cup vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Triumph Street Cup: 55 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, 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
Triumph Street Cup
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
55 hp @ 6,800 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.1 L/100km (approx. 24 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Street Cup
7.5/10
"A beautiful, honest middleweight that rewards style over speed."
Pros
+Stunning authentic café racer looks
+Tractable torquey parallel twin
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Wrist fatigue on distance
−Limited wind protection
−Clip-ons vulnerable in drops
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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