Husqvarna Norden 901 2023 vs. BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Overview - Husqvarna Norden 901 2023 vs BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Norden 901 2023 compared to BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	204 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	direct
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	219 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	64.2 degree	Rake	62 degree
Trail	Trail	106.9 mm	Trail	126 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,513 mm	Wheelbase	1,593 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	854 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	874 mm	Seat Height up to	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	90 dB	Stationary noise	89 dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

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Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Norden 901 2023

On the one hand, the Husqvarna Norden 901 is a very suitable motorbike for travelling with its lavish standard equipment, but on the other hand it does not shy away from adventures with its long suspension travel, lively engine and active ergonomics. The low centre of gravity is ingenious thanks to the low-slung fuel tank, which makes life easy on and off the paved roads.

Great engine with high practicality

Great engine response

Linear rev band

Hardly any vibration in the saddle

High-quality electronics package

High level of ride 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, always dies off

Wide seat makes it quite a high bike even with long legs.

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Husqvarna Norden 901 2023 vs. BMW F 850 GS 2023

Overview - Husqvarna Norden 901 2023 vs BMW F 850 GS 2023

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Norden 901 2023 compared to BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

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Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

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