Ducati Desertx Rally vs Husqvarna Norden 901
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Desertx Rally
Husqvarna Norden 901
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated, note: limited by off-road geometry and gearing)
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight, with full 21L tank)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 - 6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average, estimated)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Desertx Rally
8.5/10
"The most capable, characterful adventure bike money can buy used."
Pros
+Semi-active suspension genuinely works
+Tubeless spoked wheels standard
+V-twin character unmatched
Cons
−Desmo service is expensive
−Attracts crash-prone inexperienced owners
−Seat height excludes shorter riders
Husqvarna Norden 901
8.2/10
"A genuinely brilliant adventure bike if dealer access doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Exceptional parallel-twin engine character
+Premium suspension on Expedition spec
+Stunning, distinctive Scandinavian styling
Cons
−Sparse dealer network nationwide
−Fuel pump recall history concern
−Expensive branded bodywork replacements