2021 KTM 890 Adventure vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 KTM 890 Adventure 2021 KTM 890 Adventure

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
210 kg / 463 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
Year20212025
Make ModelKTM 890 AdventureHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.46 in887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1529 mm / 60.2 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance233 mm / 9.17 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Wet Weight (kg)210 214.5
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight210 kg / 463 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement889 cc / 54.3 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke90.7 x 68.8 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5Euro 5
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBWBosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless-steelStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle bodyDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
LubricationPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumpsPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
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 APEX 43 forks48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearWP APEX - MonoshockWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake26.3°25.8°
Steering Head Angle64.1°64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail-106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.87 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.87 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 260mm disc 2-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageableBosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 8090/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
WheelsWire-spokedTubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front2.50 x 212.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 184.50 x 18