| General |
| Year | 2013 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW F 800GS Adventure | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1577 mm / 62.1 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2304 mm / 90.7 in | - |
| Width | 925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 229 | 214.5 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 214 | 211.5 |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 472 lbs | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Max Load | 496 lbs. | - |
| Wet Weight | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 199.0 km/h / 124 mph | - |
| Max Power | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.5 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 82 x 75.8 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km / 23.3 km/l / 55 mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | - |
| Lubrication | Dry sump | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | 1:2.6 | 16:45 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96 | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | WP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload |
| Clamp Offset - Triple | - | 30 mm / 1.1 in |
| Fork Angle | 64° | - |
| Handlebar | - | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm |
| Rake | 26° | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | 117 mm / 4.6 in. | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Equipment / Features | 35.0 in | - |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 - 21 54V | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 - 17 69V | 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheels | spoke | Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels |
| Wheels - Front | 2.15 x 21" | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | 4.25 x 17" | 4.50 x 18 |