2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

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
2025 KTM 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232025
Make ModelHusqvarna Norden 901 ExpeditionKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height875 - 895 mm / 34.4 - 35.2 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance270 mm / 10.6 in233 mm / 9.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)211.5-
Wet Weight (kg)214.5 kg203
Dry Weight211.5 kg / 466.2-
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight214.5 kg / 472.8 lb without fuel203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement889 cc / 54.3 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke90.7 x 68.8 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5Euro 5
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBWBosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencerStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle bodyDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
LubricationPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumpsForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchCable operated PASC Slipper clutchPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio16.45-
Primary Drive-45:16
Primary Drive Ratios39.75-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preloadWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preloadWP APEX - Monoshock
Clamp Offset - Triple30 mm / 1.1 in-
HandlebarAluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm-
Rake25.8°-
Steering Head Angle64.2°64.1°
SubframeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated-
Trail106.9 mm / 4.2 in-
Wheel Travel - Front240 mm / 9.4 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear240 mm / 9.4 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electronics
Traction controlMTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR90/90-21
Tyres - Rear150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR150/70-18
WheelsTubeless Aluminium spoked wheelsSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front2.50 x 212.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 184.50 x 18