Suzuki V-strom 800de vs Husqvarna Norden 901
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 800de vs Husqvarna Norden 901. Suzuki V-strom 800de: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Suzuki V-strom 800de
Husqvarna Norden 901
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure)
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–5.8 L/100km (approximately 17–20 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 800de
8.2/10
"The sweet-spot adventure bike that bigger rivals simply cannot match."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful parallel twin
+Lightweight for segment
+Capable off-road ability
Cons
−Chain wears faster than expected
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Fuel range slightly disappointing
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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