2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition vs 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 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 without fuel
2026 KTM 690 Enduro R 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
79 hp / 58.1 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
162 kg / 357 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232026
Make ModelHusqvarna Norden 901 ExpeditionKTM 690 Enduro R
Dimensions
Seat Height875 - 895 mm / 34.4 - 35.2 in935 mm / 36.8 in
Wheelbase1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in1506 mm / 59.3 in
Ground Clearance270 mm / 10.6 in265 mm / 10.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)211.5-
Wet Weight (kg)214.5 kg162
Dry Weight211.5 kg / 466.2-
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight214.5 kg / 472.8 lb without fuel162 kg / 357 lbs
Performance
Max Power78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm79 hp / 58.1 kW
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm73 Nm / 54 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement889 cc / 54.3 cu-in692.7 cc / 42.27 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Bore x Stroke90.7 x 68.8 mm-
Compression Ratio13.5:1-
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBW-
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencerStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle bodyKeihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)
Ignition-Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
LubricationPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps-
Lubrication System-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchCable operated PASC Slipper clutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain, 520 X-ring
Final Drive Ratio16.45-
Primary Drive Ratios39.75-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedChromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame, powder coated
Suspension - Front48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preloadWP USD XPLOR 48 forks, compression and rebound adjustable
Suspension - RearWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preloadWP XPLOR shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage, preload adjuster
Clamp Offset - Triple30 mm / 1.1 in-
HandlebarAluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm-
Rake25.8°-
Steering Head Angle64.2°62.3°
SubframeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coatedSelf-supporting plastic tank
Trail106.9 mm / 4.2 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front240 mm / 9.4 in265 mm / 10.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear240 mm / 9.4 in250 mm / 9.8 in
Electronics
Traction controlMTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipersSingle 300 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR90/90 -21
Tyres - Rear150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR140/80 -18
WheelsTubeless Aluminium spoked wheels-
Wheels - Front2.50 x 21Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 1.85 x 21″
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 18Spoked wheels with aluminum rims, 2.50 x 18″