Yamaha XJ6 2012 vs. Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

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Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2012 compared to Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.5 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	59.7 Nm	Torque	72 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	12.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	600 ccm	Displacement	693 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,434 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	157 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is a true highlight of the 2018 season. Its appearance is unique and the technology under the pretty design is also something to behold. The combination of 75 hp from the well-known single-cylinder, paired with a superbly shifting quickshifter, creates an insane amount of fun on the road. However, the engine needs revs and not everyone will like the riding position. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is therefore a motorbike that you have to get completely involved with. But if you can do that, a lot of fun is guaranteed.

Fantastic design

powerful engine

quickshifter with blipper function

competent chassis

sporty seating position

low weight.

uncomfortable seating position

must be driven above 3,000 rpm

probably uncomfortable on long journeys