2023 BMW F 850GS Adventure vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW F 850GS Adventure 2023 BMW F 850GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph
Weight
537.9 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
CommentsAdjustable windshield. Selectable Ride Modes (Rain, Road). Automatic Stability Control.-
Year-2025
ColoursLight white, Triple Black, Kalamata Metallic Matt-
Make Model-Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
WarrantyUp to 3-years or 36,000 miles-
Dimensions
Length (in.)90.6 inches-
Width (mm)939 mm-
Width (in.)37.0 inches-
Height (mm)1437 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)62.7 inches-
Height (in.)56.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1593 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)35.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)875 mm-
Seat Height (in.)34.4 inches-
Length (mm)2300 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)890 mm-
StorageLuggage rack-
Seat Height875 mm / 34.4 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1593 mm / 62.7 in.1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1437 mm / 56.6 in.-
Length2300 mm / 90.6 in.-
Width939 mm / 37.0 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)3.17 US quarts-
Oil Capacity (l)3.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.08 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)23.00 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)537.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Wet Weight (kg)244.0 kg214.5
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity23.00 litres / 6.08 US gallons22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight244.0 kg / 537.9 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)122.4 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)197.0 km/h-
Top Speed197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph-
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 Revolutions"100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)84.0 x 77.0 mm-
CO295.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)853.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)52.05 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.3 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Displacement-889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons-
Idle Speed1250 RPM-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK LMAR8J-9E-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)230 mm-
Trail (in.)4.9 inches-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.7 inches-
Fork Tube Size (mm)43 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)215 mm-
Trail (mm)124 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)9.1 inches-
Frame TypeTubular steel space, load bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontUpside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearCast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustableWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake28.0°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail124 mm / 4.9 in.106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front230 mm / 9.1 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear215 mm / 8.5 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Switchable ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Switchable ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
RimsWire spoke wheels-
Tyre Pressure - Front32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyres - Front90/90-2190/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear-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