Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Husqvarna Norden 901
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 890 Adventure R vs Husqvarna Norden 901. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 890 Adventure R
Husqvarna Norden 901
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
204 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
195 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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
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