Husqvarna Norden 901 vs Ktm 790 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Norden 901 vs Ktm 790 Adventure. Husqvarna Norden 901: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Ktm 790 Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Norden 901
Ktm 790 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Ktm 790 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size ADV money can buy used, caveat emptor."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Valve checks get expensive
−Fuel range disappointingly short
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