Triumph Thruxton 1200 R vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Thruxton 1200 R
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
8.5/10
"The finest modern cafe racer available, if you service it properly."
Pros
+Thunderous, characterful parallel twin
+Öhlins/Brembo combo genuinely excellent
+Stunning build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics tires wrists
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
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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