| General |
| Year | 2013 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS LC | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 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 | - |
| Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in | - |
| Width | 953 mm / 37.5 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 238 | 214.5 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 205 | 211.5 |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 238 kg / 525 lbs | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 215.4 km/h / 133.8 mph | - |
| Max Power | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.7 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Exhaust management | Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Throttle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Fuel Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal | - |
| Fuel Type | Premium unleaded (95 RON) | - |
| Ignition | BMS-K | - |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 11.8 maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Anti-hopping wet clutch | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 16:45 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1 | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | 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 | - | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | 64.5 ° | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | - | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 220 mm / 7.9 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) | - |
| Electrical System | Alternator 620 W Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Rims - Front | 3.00 x 19 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 4.50 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 R19 | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/60 R 17 | 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheel Caster | 99.6 mm / 3.9 in. | - |
| Wheels | - | Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels |
| Wheels - Front | Cast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | Cast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes | 4.50 x 18 |