Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition vs Ktm 890 Adventure R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition vs Ktm 890 Adventure R. Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ktm 890 Adventure R: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Ktm 890 Adventure R
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
195 km/h
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
8.0/10
"Premium adventure capability at used prices, but verify service history religiously."
Pros
+Stonking parallel-twin torque
+Integrated luggage actually works
+Exceptional WP suspension
Cons
−Stock seat punishing long-haul
−Early quickshifter calibration issues
−Wind buffet at speed
Ktm 890 Adventure R
8.5/10
"The sharpest used adventure buy under ten grand, minor asterisks apply."
Pros
+WP suspension genuinely trail-capable
+Strong midrange torque delivery
+Excellent cornering ABS system
Cons
−Subframe cracks under abuse
−Stock seat is punishment
−KTM dealer costs add up
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