Triumph Thruxton Rs vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton Rs vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Triumph Thruxton Rs: 105 hp @ 7,500 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 Rs
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
105 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
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,250 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 (approximately 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 Rs
8.5/10
"The best modern cafe racer money can buy used."
Pros
+Stonking 1200cc twin character
+Brembo brakes genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Suspension tuned properly from factory
Cons
−Riding position punishes long days
−Brake master cylinder seal issues
−Narrow seat gets uncomfortable 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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