Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally 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
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
Husqvarna Norden 901
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
8.5/10
"Buy it used, fix the seat, and never look back."
Pros
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Öhlins suspension genuinely excellent
+Lightweight for adventure class
Cons
−Stock seat absolutely terrible
−Screen vibrates annoyingly
−Wind protection fairly poor
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
