Yamaha Xsr900 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr900 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), 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
Yamaha Xsr900
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
157 kg
Type
Classic
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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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