| General |
| Year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Colours | Rallye Style, Exclusive Style, Ice Grey | - |
| Make Model | BMW F 850GS Adventure | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | 56.6 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1437 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 90.6 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2300 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 34.4 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 875 mm | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 35.0 inches | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 890 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 62.7 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1593 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 37.0 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 939 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 875 mm / 34.4 in SA low-slung: 815 mm / 32.0 in SA double seat low: 835 mm / 32.8 in SA double seat: 860 mm / 33.8 in SZ rally seat: 890 mm / 35.0 in | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1593 mm / 62.7 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Height | 1437 mm / 56.5 in (excl mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2300 mm / 90.5 in | - |
| Width | 939 mm / 36.6 in (incl mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 537.9 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 244.0 kg | 214.5 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 23.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.08 US gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 211.5 |
| Dry Weight | - | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 244 kg / 540 lbs | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 122.4 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 197.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph | - |
| Max Power | 95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm OE output reduction 35 kW (48 hp) at 6,500 rpm OE RON91 unleaded regular fuel: 66 kW (90 hp) at 8,000 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 92 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm SA power reduction 63 Nm at 4,500 rpm SA ROZ91 Normal unleaded petrol: 86 Nm at 6,250 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.3 x 3.0 inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 84.0 x 77.0 mm | - |
| CO2 | 95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 52.05 cubic inches | - |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke | - |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 0.92 US gallons | - |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 3.50 litres | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 853.0 cc | - |
| Displacement | 853 cc / 52 ci-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 |
| Fuel System | Injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 x 77mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 | Euro 5 |
| Engine Lubrication | Dry sump | - |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake injection | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Fuel Reserve | 3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons | - |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded super, minimum octane number 95 (RON) OE unleaded regular fuel, minimum octane number 91 (RON) | - |
| Ignition | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | - |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 16:45 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | Constant-Mesh 6 speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 215 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 8.5 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 230 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 9.1 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 126 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 5.0 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type steel frame in shell construction | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm USD forks | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Aluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA) | WP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload |
| Clamp Offset - Triple | - | 30 mm / 1.1 in |
| Handlebar | - | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm |
| Rake | 26.0° | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | 62° | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | 126 mm / 5.0 in. | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 230 mm / 9.0 in (SA low-slung 210 mm) | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 215 mm / 8.4 in (SA low-slung 195 mm) | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Permanent magnetic alternator 416 W (nominal power) | - |
| Lighting system | LED headlamps | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 305 mm discs, 2 piston floating calipers | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS (switchable) | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Rims | Cross spoke wheels | - |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90-21 | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheels | - | Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels |
| Wheels - Front | Cross-spoke 21 x 2.15 in | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | Cross-spoke 17 x 4.25 in | 4.50 x 18 |