2021 KTM 390 Adventure vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 KTM 390 Adventure 2021 KTM 390 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
43.5 hp / 32 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
158 kg / 348.3 lbs
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
Year2020 - 212025
Make ModelKTM 390 AdventureHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Seat Height855 mm / 33.6 in887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1430 ± 15.5 mm / 56.3 in ± 0.6 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance200 mm / 7.8 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-214.5
Dry Weight (kg)158211.5
Dry Weight158 kg / 348.3 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight-214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power43.5 hp / 32 kW @ 9500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque3.6 kg-m / 35.3 Nm @7000rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement373 cc / 22.7 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke89 x 60 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel primary and aluminium secondary silencerStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionBosch EFI throttle body 38 mmDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW-
LubricationWet sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 8 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain X-Ring 520Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio15:4516:45
Primary Drive Ratios30:8039:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis frame, powder coated, Subframe Steel trellis frame, powder coatedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43 mm WP APEX inverted fork48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearWP APEX shock absorber, adjustbable rebound and spring preloadWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
HandlebarAluminium, tapered, Ø 26 / 22 mmAluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake-25.8°
Steering Head Angle63,5°64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail98 mm / 3.8 in106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.7 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear177 mm / 7.0 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction controlMTCMTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc, 4 piston, radially mounted caliper2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 230 mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9.1MP Two Channel (disengageable)Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front100/90 ZR 1990/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear130/80 ZR 17150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium wheels 2.50 x 192.50 x 21
Wheels - RearCast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 174.50 x 18