2012 Honda XR 650L vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Honda XR 650L 2012 Honda XR 650L

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
346.0 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
Year-2025
ColoursRed-
Make Model-Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
WarrantyOne year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)13.0 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)330 mm-
Height (in.)48.0 inches-
Length (in.)88.6 inches-
Height (mm)1,220 mm-
Seat Height (in.)37.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)940 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)57.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,455 mm-
Width (in.)29.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,250 mm-
Width (mm)740 mm-
Seat Height940 mm / 37.0 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1,455 mm / 57.3 in.1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1,220 mm / 48.0 in.-
Length2,250 mm / 88.6 in.-
Width740 mm / 29.1 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)10.60 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.80 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)683.4 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)310211.5
Wet Weight (lbs.)346.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)156.9 kg214.5
Dry Weight310 kg / 683.4 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity10.60 litres / 2.80 gallons22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque129.00 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.2 ft.lbs) @ 8750 Revolutions100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.9 x 3.2 inches-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
CO2104.9 CO-
Displacement (ci)39.30 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)644.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)100.0 x 82.0 mm-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Displacement-889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio8.3:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsMeets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.52 litres/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionSolid-state CD with electronic advance-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchElectronic Dual ClutchCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)11.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)295 mm-
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearPro-link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustabilityWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake27.0°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in.106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front295 mm / 11.6 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.9 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Twin-piston caliper2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
RimsDie cast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR1790/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear190/55-ZR17150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18