2016 BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack 2016 BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
524.7 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
CommentsWindscreen. Switchable ABS. Special edition model.-
Year-2025
ColoursBlack-
Make Model-Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Height (in.)57.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,450 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,507 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)850 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1,507 mm / 59.3 in.1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1,450 mm / 57.1 in.-
Length2,210 mm / 87.0 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)238.0 kg214.5
Wet Weight (lbs.)524.7 pounds-
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight238.0 kg / 524.7 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
CO295.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Displacement-889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid 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 Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchOil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)190 mm-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Frame TypeTwin-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame,load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swingarm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake25.5°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in.106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.5 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.9 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
RimsCast aluminium, black-
Tyres - Front120/70-R1990/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear170/60-R17150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18