Ktm Adventure 790 R 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
Ktm Adventure 790 R
Husqvarna Norden 901
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 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 Adventure 790 R
8.5/10
"The sharpest used adventure buy under ten grand, full stop."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Punchy, reliable parallel twin
+Best-in-class electronics suite
Cons
−Battery drain on older units
−Chain wears surprisingly fast
−Narrow fuel tank range
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