KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 vs. Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

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Overview - KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 vs Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

The KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 and the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 are both powerful and capable enduro motorcycles. They share many similarities in terms of their technical specifications, including the engine bore, stroke, power, torque, starter, transmission, and displacement. Both models have a 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 889cc, delivering 105 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. They also feature an electric starter and a chain transmission.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front, with the KTM having a larger diameter of 48mm compared to the Husqvarna's 43mm. The KTM also offers a slightly longer travel of 240mm compared to the Husqvarna's 220mm. The rear suspension on both models consists of a swing arm with a monoshock, with the KTM offering a slightly longer travel of 240mm compared to the Husqvarna's 215mm. Both motorcycles have suspension adjustments for compression, preload, and rebound.

The chassis of both motorcycles is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame type. The KTM has a slightly lower rake angle of 63.7 degrees compared to the Husqvarna's 64.2 degrees.

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

In terms of braking, both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front. The KTM offers advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Husqvarna also offers ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and a 150mm rear tire width. The KTM has an 18-inch rear tire diameter, while the Husqvarna has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1513mm compared to the KTM's 1528mm. The seat height of the KTM is 880mm, which may be challenging for smaller riders, while the Husqvarna has a slightly lower seat height of 854mm. The dry weight of the KTM with ABS is 196kg, while the Husqvarna weighs slightly more at 204kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of around 19-20 liters.

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles offer connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT display.

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

The KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 has strengths in its off-road capable chassis, harmonious ergonomics (especially for tall pilots), agile handling, powerful engine, comprehensive electronics package, cornering ABS including an off-road mode as standard, finely controllable brakes, and traction control depending on lean angle. However, it has weaknesses in its standard seat, which is rather hard padded, and its seat height, which may be challenging for small riders. Useful features such as Quickshifter+ come at an extra cost.

The Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has strengths in its great engine with high practicality, great engine response, linear rev range, minimal vibrations in the saddle, high-quality electronics package, high level of travel comfort, pleasantly tuned chassis, accessible but exciting character, good wind and weather protection, and reliability even on long tours. However, it has weaknesses in its unpleasant heat development in the calf area at low speeds, unsteady engine running after a cold start, and low flywheel mass, which causes it to die off.

In conclusion, both the KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 and the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 are impressive enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The KTM offers a more off-road-focused experience with its higher seat height and additional features available at extra cost, while the Husqvarna provides a comfortable and reliable touring experience with its lower seat height and high level of travel comfort. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and intended use of the motorcycle.

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 compared to Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023
Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore90.7 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel240 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountdirect
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel240 mmTravel215 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake63.7 degreeRake64.2 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,528 mmWheelbase1,513 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height854 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)196 kgDry Weight (with ABS)204 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise88 dBStationary noise90 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

If you can't get to a place on the 890 Adventure R, you probably can't get there at all on a touring enduro. It is the right choice when things get really rough. Long suspension travel and a high seat underline the serious visual appearance, the 890 Adventure R is no dazzler offroad. All the more surprising, then, that it also cuts a very good figure on the road.

Off-road capable chassis

harmonious ergonomics (especially for tall pilots)

agile handling

powerful engine

comprehensive electronics package

cornering ABS incl. off-road mode standard

finely controllable brakes

Traction control depending on lean angle

Standard seat rather hard padded

Seat height challenging for small riders

Useful features such as Quickshifter+ at extra cost

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

During the test in the USA, the Husqvarna was exposed to probably the toughest test conditions. The tour led through deserts, up high mountains and through scorching hot valleys. Highways as well as hectic city traffic had to be negotiated. In the end, the Norden 901 proved to be a likeable, reliable and thoroughly successful adventure motorbike that is a pleasure to travel with.

Great engine with high practicality

Great engine response

Linear rev range

Hardly any vibrations in the saddle

High-quality electronics package

High level of travel comfort

Pleasantly tuned chassis

Accessible but at the same time exciting character

Good wind and weather protection

Tough

Reliable even on long tours

Unpleasant heat development in the calf area at low speeds

Unsteady engine running after cold start

Low flywheel mass, keeps dying off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Adventure R vs Husqvarna Norden 901

There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 and a Husqvarna Norden 901 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 is about 12% higher. Compared to Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 there are more KTM 890 Adventure R 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 53 compared to 14. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Adventure R with 65 days compared to 107 days for a Husqvarna Norden 901. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the KTM 890 Adventure R and 20 reviews for the Husqvarna Norden 901 since model year 2022. The first review for the KTM 890 Adventure R was published on 10/6/2020 and now has more than 31,600 views. This compares to more than 120,800 views for the first review on Husqvarna Norden 901 published on 11/5/2019.

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