| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Height | 1335 mm / 52.5 in | - |
| Length | 2285 mm / 89.9 in | - |
| Width | 910 mm / 37.0 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 211.5 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 236 | 214.5 |
| Dry Weight | - | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 23.3 sec / 199 km/h / 123.7 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.2 sec / 181 km/h / 112.5 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | 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 | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | - |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 16:45 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | 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 | - | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 162 mm / 6.4 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R17 | 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 |