Ktm Adventure 890 R Rally vs Husqvarna Norden 901
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 890 R Rally vs Husqvarna Norden 901. Ktm Adventure 890 R Rally: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: rally bodywork and gearing may affect top speed slightly), 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 Adventure 890 R Rally
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
189 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 (estimated; note: rally bodywork and gearing may affect top speed slightly)
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with off-road use)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Adventure 890 R Rally
8.5/10
"The real deal for serious off-road adventurers who can handle it."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road suspension quality
+Lightweight for adventure class
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
Cons
−Punishing seat height for shorter riders
−Limited fuel range off-road
−Expensive service and parts
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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