Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 vs. Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 vs Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 and the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 have 2-cylinder engines with similar displacement. However, the Husqvarna Norden 901 has a slightly smaller bore and stroke compared to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000. The Husqvarna Norden 901 also has a slightly higher engine power and torque, with 105 HP and 100 Nm respectively, compared to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000's 101 HP and 101 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with monoshock at the rear. However, the Husqvarna Norden 901 has a longer travel distance for both the front and rear suspension, providing better off-road capabilities. The Husqvarna Norden 901 also offers more adjustment options for the suspension, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

In terms of chassis, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the Husqvarna Norden 901 has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design. Both motorcycles have a similar rake and trail, which affects the handling and stability of the bike.

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front, providing good stopping power. However, the Husqvarna Norden 901 offers additional advanced rider assistance systems, including ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Husqvarna Norden 901 has a slightly larger front tire diameter and a slightly smaller rear tire diameter compared to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000. The Husqvarna Norden 901 also has a slightly shorter wheelbase and a slightly higher seat height. Both motorcycles have a similar fuel tank capacity.

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 is praised for its powerful engine, good brakes with ABS, traction control, stable and comfortable chassis, good wind protection, high suitability for touring, complete instruments including a gear indicator, and a favorable price. On the other hand, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 is praised for its great engine with high practicality, great engine response, linear rev range, 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.

In terms of weaknesses, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 has been noted to have noticeable set-up torque when braking in curves. The Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has been noted to have unpleasant heat development in the calf area at low speeds, unsteady engine running after a cold start, and low flywheel mass that causes the engine to die off.

Overall, both the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 and the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 have their strengths and weaknesses, with the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 offering a more affordable option with good touring capabilities, while the Husqvarna Norden 901 provides a more off-road oriented experience with advanced rider assistance systems.

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 compared to Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018
Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore100 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power101 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque101 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio13.5
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
DisplacementDisplacement1,037 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel160 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
TravelTravel160 mmTravel215 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64.5 degreeRake64.2 degree
TrailTrail109 mmTrail106.9 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 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 diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,513 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height854 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018

What the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 was already very good at before, the new V-Strom 1000 is also very good at: a well-balanced motorbike that does not shy away from a sporty riding style with good long-distance capability. Added to this are modern features such as ABS and Combined Brake System, which make riding even safer and faster. Suzuki takes criticism seriously, the windshield has been enlarged and, in line with the trend, the V-Strom 1000 is now also available in a slightly more off-road XT version with wire-spoke wheels, which not only increase stability but also the cool look - especially with the yellow paint. Besides all these advantages, the low price remains the absolute killer argument for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000.

Powerful engine

good brakes with ABS

Combined Brake System

traction control

stable and at the same time comfortable chassis

good wind protection

high suitability for touring

complete instruments including gear indicator

12 volt socket in the cockpit area

hand protectors and engine guard as standard

favourable price.

Noticeable set-up torque when braking in curves

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 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 vs Husqvarna Norden 901

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 and a Husqvarna Norden 901 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 is about 23% higher. A Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 experiences a loss of 1,250 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 790 GBP for a Husqvarna Norden 901 2022. Compared to Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 there are less Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 6 compared to 14. It takes less time to sell a Husqvarna Norden 901 with 107 days compared to 154 days for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 40 reviews for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and 20 reviews for the Husqvarna Norden 901 since model year 2022. The first review for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 was published on 23/07/2002 and now has more than 6,300 views. This compares to more than 120,800 views for the first review on Husqvarna Norden 901 published on 05/11/2019.

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