Top 10 Fastest Husqvarna Motorcycles Ranked by Top Speed
TL;DR
- The fastest Husqvarna motorcycle you can buy right now is the 2025 Vitpilen 801, which shares its 799cc parallel-twin platform with the KTM 790 Duke and reaches approximately 130 mph.
- The Norden 901 is the fastest adventure bike in the lineup, with a tested top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h) despite carrying 21-inch off-road wheels.
- The 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro share the same 693cc single-cylinder engine and are electronically capable of reaching 120 mph, though the Enduro’s knobbly tires cut into that number in real-world use.
- Husqvarna does not publish official top speed figures for any of its models; all figures in this article come from independent road tests and instrumented performance data.
Husqvarna’s street lineup is short, which makes ranking it easier than most. You’ve got the 401s, the 701s, the 801s, and the Norden 901 at the top. Below those are the off-road bikes – short-geared race tools designed for 40-foot doubles, not highway runs.
No Husqvarna model comes with a factory-published top speed. Every figure here is sourced from named independent tests or instrumented performance databases.
Ranked Speed Table: Fastest Husqvarna Motorcycles
| Rank | Model | Engine | Power | Est. Top Speed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Vitpilen 801 | 799cc parallel-twin | 105 hp | ~130 mph | Platform data (KTM 790 Duke) |
| 2 | 2024/25 Svartpilen 801 | 799cc parallel-twin | 105 hp | ~125 mph | Platform data, Visordown 2024 |
| 3 | 2022-25 Norden 901 | 889cc parallel-twin | 105 hp | ~124 mph | Motoplanete, 2024 |
| 4 | 2024/25 701 Supermoto | 693cc single | 74 hp | ~120 mph | Bennetts BikeSocial, 2020; MotorcycleSpecs |
| 5 | 2024/25 701 Enduro | 693cc single | 74 hp | ~115 mph | Off-Road Top Speed, 2025 |
| 6 | 2024/25 Vitpilen 401 | 399cc single | 44 hp | ~100 mph | MotorcycleSpecs |
| 7 | 2024/25 Svartpilen 401 | 399cc single | 44 hp | ~100 mph | MotorcycleDaily, 2025 |
| 8 | TC 300 (two-stroke) | 293cc two-stroke | ~50 hp est. | ~80 mph est. | Off-road gearing; no road speed data |
| 9 | FC 450 | 449cc single | 60 hp | ~75 mph est. | 5-speed MX gearing; no road speed data |
| 10 | FC 250 | 249cc single | 47 hp | ~65 mph est. | MX race gearing; no road speed data |
Off-road MX and two-stroke enduro bikes (ranks 8-10) use short motocross-specific gearing. Estimated speeds reflect straight-line maximum on flat ground, not meaningful performance benchmarks for those platforms.
1. 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 – Fastest Husqvarna Street Bike
The 2025 Vitpilen 801 is the fastest road-going Husqvarna money can buy. It runs a 799cc parallel-twin derived from the KTM 790 Duke platform, producing a claimed 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 64 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm (Husqvarna, 2025). The KTM 790 Duke using the same engine reaches approximately 124 mph in standard trim (Motoplanete, 2024), and the Vitpilen 801’s sportier ergonomics and Michelin Road 6 tires give it a slight aerodynamic advantage over the Svartpilen, putting the real-world ceiling around 128-130 mph for a tucked rider.
This is Husqvarna’s first-ever twin-cylinder street bike on 17-inch wheels, launched at $10,499 MSRP (Ultimate Motorcycling, 2025). It rides on WP Apex suspension, carries cornering ABS and traction control as standard, and comes with a 5-inch TFT display. The quickshifter, cruise control, and extra ride modes cost extra – a frustrating policy at this price point.
Engine: 799cc DOHC parallel-twin | Power: 105 hp / 64 lb-ft | Weight: 420 lb (curb) | MSRP: $10,499
2. 2024/2025 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 – Fastest Scrambler-Style Husqvarna
The Svartpilen 801 uses the identical engine and chassis as the Vitpilen 801. The differences are ergonomic and cosmetic: taller handlebars, a single round headlight, and Pirelli MT 60 RS dual-purpose tires instead of the Vitpilen’s Michelin Road 6 rubber. Those Pirellis are the main reason the Svartpilen trails its sibling. The blocky tread pattern creates more rolling resistance and drag at triple-digit speeds, trimming the top end to around 124-125 mph.
The riding experience is otherwise nearly identical, and the $10,499 MSRP matches the Vitpilen.
Engine: 799cc DOHC parallel-twin | Power: 105 hp / 64 lb-ft | Weight: 431 lb (curb) | MSRP: $10,499
3. 2022-2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 – Fastest Adventure Bike in the Lineup
The Norden 901 runs a larger 889cc parallel-twin producing approximately 105 hp. Despite its 21-inch front wheel, long-travel WP suspension, and 217 kg wet weight, the Norden pulls to around 124 mph (200 km/h) in independent testing (Motoplanete, 2024). That’s genuinely fast for a bike designed to ford rivers and run gravel roads in the Mojave.
The 2024 model received a redesigned exhaust for Euro 5 compliance, a new lean-sensitive traction control with 10 adjustable settings, and hazard lights. It starts at $13,399 MSRP. At highway speeds the ergonomics are comfortable enough to hold 90 mph all day without destroying your wrists.
Engine: 889cc parallel-twin | Power: ~105 hp | Weight: 217 kg (478 lb) wet | MSRP: $13,399
4. 2024/2025 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto – Fastest Single-Cylinder Husqvarna
The 701 Supermoto is the speed king of Husqvarna’s big singles. Its 693cc LC4 single-cylinder engine produces 74 hp, and with 17-inch street wheels and supermoto gearing, it reaches around 120 mph (193 km/h) – remarkable for a single-cylinder road bike (Bennetts BikeSocial, 2020; MotorcycleSpecs, 2026).
At 319 lbs dry, 80-90 mph feels relaxed and manageable. Above that, the handlebars vibrate and the thumper character becomes more obvious. The 2026 model gains 5 hp (79 hp total) and a new Supermoto+ ABS system that allows controlled rear slides while keeping front ABS active (Visordown, 2025).
Engine: 693cc single-cylinder | Power: 74 hp (2025); 79 hp (2026) | Weight: 319 lb dry | MSRP: ~$11,499
5. 2024/2025 Husqvarna 701 Enduro – Nearly as Fast, but the Tires Hold It Back
Share the 693cc LC4 engine with the 701 Supermoto and you’d expect similar top speeds. The 701 Enduro’s gearing is close, but the 90/90-21 front knobbly tire is the limiting factor. Rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag from a knobbly front tire is the difference between 120 and 115 mph. The engine will try to go further; the tire isn’t interested.
This is still an outstanding dual-sport. At 70-85 mph, vibration settles out above 5,500 rpm and the LC4 becomes a smooth, willing highway companion (ADV Pulse, 2026). For long-distance riding with off-road ambitions, this is the better 701.
Engine: 693cc single-cylinder | Power: 74 hp | Weight: 320 lb dry | MSRP: ~$11,499
6. 2024/2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 – Fastest 400-Class Husqvarna
The Vitpilen 401 received a full redesign for 2024: new 399cc single-cylinder engine (up from 373cc), a new steel trellis frame, and a lower 820mm seat height. Power climbs to a claimed 44.3 hp at 8,500 rpm, good for around 100 mph. That’s respectable for a 330-pound single-cylinder street bike.
Standard equipment for 2024 includes Michelin Power 6 rubber, cornering ABS, and a bi-directional quickshifter at $5,899 (Cycle News, 2024). Buyers wanting substantially more top speed are looking at nearly doubling their budget to step into the 801.
Engine: 399cc single-cylinder | Power: 44 hp | Weight: ~330 lb wet | MSRP: $5,899
7. 2024/2025 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 – Same Engine, Similar Speed
The Svartpilen 401 shares its engine, frame, and electronics with the Vitpilen 401. The differences are aesthetic: taller flat bars, a scrambler look, and Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires. Motorcycle Daily confirmed “more than 90 mph” in road testing and called the 401 “definitely fast enough to commute on” (MotorcycleDaily, 2025). The ADV tires trim the ceiling slightly below the Vitpilen’s, but the gap is marginal. At $5,899, it’s one of the better values in lightweight street bikes.
Engine: 399cc single-cylinder | Power: 44 hp | Weight: ~330 lb wet | MSRP: $5,899
8-10. Off-Road Bikes: Where Top Speed Isn’t the Point
The TC 300 two-stroke, FC 450, and FC 250 close out this list, but they belong in a different conversation. These are pure motocross and cross-country machines with five-speed transmissions geared for explosive acceleration off corners, not highway stretches. The FC 450 makes 60 hp on Dirt Rider’s dyno (Dirt Rider, 2024) and weighs just 247 pounds wet, but its 29:72 final drive ratio means it hits the rev limiter well before any street twin would.
Speed estimates for these bikes are just that – estimates based on gearing math. What matters on a motocross track is a 200-foot straight between rhythm sections, not a GPS top speed figure.
Why the 801 Twins Beat the Norden 901 at Top Speed
The Norden 901 uses a larger 889cc engine and makes similar power, yet the Vitpilen 801 wins on top speed. Two reasons: weight and aerodynamics.
The Vitpilen is around 420 lb curb versus the Norden’s 478 lb wet. More importantly, the Norden’s adventure ergonomics put the rider upright into the wind. At 120 mph, the rider is a larger drag surface than the bike itself. The Vitpilen’s forward-leaning stance cuts through that resistance more efficiently, which is how you end up with a 124 mph adventure bike still trailing a lighter, sportier twin on the same power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Husqvarna Motorcycles and Top Speed
What is the fastest Husqvarna motorcycle you can buy right now?
The 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 is the fastest production Husqvarna in the US market. Its 799cc parallel-twin produces 105 hp and reaches an estimated 130 mph based on shared KTM 790 Duke platform data. Husqvarna does not publish an official top speed figure.
Is the Husqvarna Norden 901 faster than the Vitpilen 801?
No. Despite its larger 889cc engine, the Norden 901 has a tested top speed of approximately 124 mph – behind the Vitpilen 801’s estimated 130 mph ceiling. The Norden is heavier and puts the rider in a more upright, wind-catching position.
What is the top speed of the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto?
The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto reaches approximately 120 mph (193 km/h), confirmed by Bennetts BikeSocial and MotorcycleSpecs. The 2026 model gains 5 hp over the 2025 version, which may push that figure slightly higher.
How fast does the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 go?
The Svartpilen 401 reaches approximately 100 mph. During a 2025 Motorcycle Daily road test, the reviewer confirmed seeing more than 90 mph with acceleration still available.
Do the Husqvarna 801 twins share an engine with the KTM 790 Duke?
Yes. The Vitpilen 801 and Svartpilen 801 both use the KTM 790 Duke’s 799cc parallel-twin, producing 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 64 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm. The platform sharing is well documented and reflects the close relationship between Husqvarna and KTM under Pierer Mobility Group ownership (Rider Magazine, 2025).
