2023 Honda XL750 Transalp vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 Honda XL750 Transalp

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
208 kg / 458.5 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
Year20232025
Make ModelHonda XL750 TransalpHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.4 in887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1560 mm / 61.4 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.2 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1450 mm / 57.0in-
Length2325 mm / 91.5 in-
Width838 mm / 32.9 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Wet Weight (kg)208 214.5
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight208 kg / 458.5 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement755 cc / 46 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke87 x 63.5 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionPGM-FI electronic injectionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutchCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive6 speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel diamondChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41 mm Showa SFF-CA48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarmWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake27˚25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail111 mm / 4.3 in106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.8 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear190 mm / 7.4 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS2 ChannelBosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front90/90-R21 M/C 54H90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear150/70-R18 M/C 70H150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
WheelsStainless steel spoked wheelsTubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18