Triumph Thruxton 1200 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton 1200 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Triumph Thruxton 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Triumph Thruxton 1200
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 1200
8.5/10
"A stunning weekend weapon that demands commitment and rewards it handsomely."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Stunning build quality throughout
+Brembo brakes inspire confidence
Cons
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
−Early fueling issues persist
−Premium parts cost serious money
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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