Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 vs. CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Overview - Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 vs CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 compared to CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	89.8 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	100 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	889 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	160 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	240 mm

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	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 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	1,531 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	854 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

CFMOTO 800MT Touring 2023

The CFMOTO 800MT Touring is a relaxed, road-oriented touring enduro with a sensational amount of equipment for its price class. In riding mode, it scores points with the lively 790cc two-cylinder from the KTM 790 models and a fully adjustable chassis. On tour, you'll be pleased with the standard heated seats, heated grips, cruise control and quickshifter. It comes pretty close to the established players in the touring enduro sector, but has a few idiosyncrasies here and there, such as the cruise control that can only maintain speed up to 120 km/h. Apart from that, however, it's a good bike. Apart from that, however, it's a good bike with a top price-performance ratio.

Very much equipment for the price class (main stand, cruise control, heated grips, heated seats, connectivity, TFT display, quickshifter, riding modes, crash bars, etc.)

Lively, lively engine

Fully adjustable chassis

Relaxed ergonomics

Good wind protection with adjustable windshield

Cruise control only goes up to 120 km/h

Standard driving mode is missing in addition to Sport and Rain

No traction control