| General |
| Year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Make Model | KTM 1050 Adventure | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.4 in | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1600 mm / 63.0 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in (unloaded) | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 214.5 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 212 | 211.5 |
| Dry Weight | 212 kg / 467.3 lbs | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.08 gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 93.8 hp / 68.6 kW @ 6200 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 107 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1050 cc / 64.0 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 103 x 63 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | - | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuel Induction | EFI, ride by wire | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | - |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 16:45 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 40:76 | 39:75 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | 17:42 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | WP Suspension Up Side Down | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | WP Suspension monoshock | WP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload |
| Clamp Offset - Triple | - | 30 mm / 1.1 in |
| Handlebar | - | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm |
| Rake | 26.0° | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | 64° | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | 119.8 mm / 4.72 in. | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 182 mm / 7.1 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 190 mm / 7.4 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 267mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70ZR-19 | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/60ZR-17 | 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheels | - | Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 18 |