2015 BMW F 700GS vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 BMW F 700GS 2015 BMW F 700GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
55 kW / 75 hp @ 7300 rpm
Top Speed
191.5 km/h / 119 mph
Weight
460.8 pounds
2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Full Specifications
General
Year20152025
ColoursRed, silver, gray-
Make ModelBMW F 700GSHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Width (mm)890 mm-
Width (in.)35.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,562 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)61.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,280 mm-
Length (in.)89.8 inches-
Height (mm)1,215 mm-
Height (in.)47.8 inches-
Seat Height820 mm - 790 mm / 32.3 in. - 31.1 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1562 mm / 61.5 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2280 mm / 89.8 in-
Width890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)460.8 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)209.0 kg214.5
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)410.1 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)186211.5
Dry Weight186 kg / 410 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity16 Liters / 3.6 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight 209 kg / 460 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)119.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)191.5 km/h-
Top Speed191.5 km/h / 119 mph-
Max Power55 kW / 75 hp @ 7300 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque77 Nm / 7.9 kg-m / 56.8 lbs/ft @ 5500 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4032 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 3.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)82.0 x 75.6 mm-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)48.69 cubic inches-
CO290.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)798.00 cc-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electroinc intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+)-
Bore x Stroke82 x 75.8 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodiesDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensors. -
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate-plate in oil bathCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gear Ratios1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)170 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)6.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)170 mm-
Trail (mm)95 mm-
Frame TypeTubular frame in steal partly carrying the engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontConventional ∅41mm telescopic fork48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearGas pressure spring strutWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake26.0°25.8°
Steering Head Angle64°64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail95 mm / 3.7 in.106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front180mm / 7.1 in..240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear170mm / 6.7 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
RimsCast aluminium wheels-
Tyres - Front110/80-R19 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear140/80-R17 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18