2018 Ducati Multistrada 950 vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Ducati Multistrada 950 2018 Ducati Multistrada 950

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Testastretta, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic
Power
83.1 kW / 113 hp @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
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
Year20182025
Make ModelDucati Multistrada 950Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Seat Height-887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1594 mm / 62.8 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)227 214.5
Dry Weight (kg)204211.5
Dry Weight204 kg / 450lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight227 kg / 500 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power83.1 kW / 113 hp @ 9000 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque96.2 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement937 cc / 57.2 cu in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailTestastretta, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, DesmodromicFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke94 x 67.5 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, single stainless steel muffler, Euro 4 compliantStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionFuel injection Bosch electronic fuel injection system, cylindrical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, diameter 53 mmDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplate clutch mechanically operated, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on overrunCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio15:4316:45
Gear Ratios1st 37:15 / 2nd 30:17 / 3rd 28:20 / 4th 26:22 / 5th 24:23 / 6th 23:24-
Primary Drive Ratios1.84:139:75
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontKYB 48 mm fully adjustable upside-down forks48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Sachs monoshock unit, temote spring preload adjustment, aluminium doublesided swingarmWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake25.2o25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail105.7 mm / 4.16 in106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.7 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear170 mm / 6.7 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLCD, Ducati electronics Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (ABS + DTC)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted monoblocco Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad, ABS standard2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm Disc, 2-piston floating calliper, ABS standardSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front120/70 - R19, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear170/60 - R17, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - FrontCast alloy, 3.00 x 19"2.50 x 21
Wheels - RearCast alloy, 4.50 x 17"4.50 x 18