| General |
| Year | 2021-22 | 2025 |
| Make Model | KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 849 mm / 33.4 in - adjustable 869 mm / 34.2 in | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1557±15 mm / 61.2 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 223 mm / 8.7 in | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 214.5 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 220 | 211.5 |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 9000 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 138 Nm / 101.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1301 cc / 79.3 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 | 108 x 71 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | EURO5 | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuel Induction | 2x Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodies | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Ignition | System contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | - |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Eletric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain 525 X-Ring | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 16:45 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated, aluminium, powder coated sub-frame | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 48 mm WP APEX Semi-Active Technology USD forks - Pro package optional | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber, electronically regulated preload | 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 | - | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | 65.3° | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | - | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Electronics Package | Keihin EMS with RBW and ACC (adaptive cruise control), double ignition, MTC (lean-angle sensitive, 4 modes, disengageable) | - |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | 7″ TFT | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320 mm disc Brembo four-piston, radially mounted caliper | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston, fixed caliper | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS - incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disenengageable | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 19 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 5.00 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR19 | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/60-ZR17 | 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 18 |