Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 vs. Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 and the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 are both enduro motorcycles with their own unique features and specifications.

Starting with the engine and drivetrain, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 has a bore of 90mm and a stroke of 60.7mm, while the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has a slightly larger bore of 90.7mm and a stroke of 68.8mm. The Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has a more powerful engine with 150 HP compared to the Norden 901's 105 HP. In terms of torque, the Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has 130 Nm while the Norden 901 has 100 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric start and the Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has a shaft drive, while the Norden 901 has a chain drive. The Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has 3 cylinders and a displacement of 1160cc, while the Norden 901 has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 889cc.

Moving on to the suspension, both motorcycles have a telescopic fork front suspension. The Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has a Showa fork with a diameter of 49mm and a travel of 220mm. The Norden 901 has a WP fork with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 220mm. Both motorcycles have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. For the rear suspension, both motorcycles have a swingarm and a monoshock. The Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has a Showa monoshock with a travel of 220mm and adjustable preload. The Norden 901 has a WP monoshock with a travel of 215mm and adjustable preload and rebound.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023

In terms of chassis, the Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has a steel frame with a tubular design, a rake of 66.3 degrees, and a trail of 112mm. The Norden 901 has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design, a rake of 64.2 degrees, and a trail of 106.9mm.

Both motorcycles have dual disc front brakes, but the Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has advanced rider assistance systems such as hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, cruise control, and traction control. The Norden 901 has ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, quick shifter, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has a front tire width of 150mm, while the Norden 901 has a front tire width of 150mm. The Tiger 1200 Rally PRO has a wheelbase of 1560mm, a seat height of 875mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. The Norden 901 has a wheelbase of 1513mm, a seat height of 854mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters.

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles have connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT screen. The Tiger 1200 Rally PRO also has Bluetooth, heated grips, keyless system, cornering lights, and adjustable windscreen.

In terms of strengths, the Tiger 1200 Rally PRO offers a comfortable and relaxed ergonomics, good wind protection, advanced electronics, extensive equipment, powerful brakes, responsive semi-active chassis, and good fuel autonomy. The Norden 901 offers a large and practical engine, linear power delivery, low vibration, high-quality electronic package, high level of travel comfort, well-tuned chassis, accessible yet exciting character, good wind and weather protection, durability, and reliability even on long trips.

However, the Tiger 1200 Rally PRO is considered too tall for riders with short legs, while the Norden 901 has some weaknesses such as unpleasant heat development in the leg area at low speeds, unstable engine operation after cold start, and low flywheel mass leading to stalling.