2019 BMW F 850GS vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW F 850GS 2019 BMW F 850GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm (Brazil Model: 79hp / 58.9 kW @ 6250 rpm)
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
504.9 pounds
2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Full Specifications
General
CommentsBMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)-
Year20192025
ColoursRallye Style, Racing Red, Exclusive Style-
Make ModelBMW F 850GSHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Width (mm)922 mm-
Width (in.)36.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1593 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)62.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)860 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.9 inches-
Length (mm)2305 mm-
Length (in.)90.7 inches-
Height (mm)1356 mm-
Height (in.)53.4 inches-
Seat Height815-890 mm / 32.1-35 in887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1593 mm / 62.7 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1356 mm / 53.4 in.-
Length2255 mm / 88.8 in-
Width922 mm / 36.3 in (incl mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg214.5
Fuel Capacity (l)15.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.96 US gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight 229 kg / 505 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm (Brazil Model: 79hp / 58.9 kW @ 6250 rpm)78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque92 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm ( Brazil Model: 86 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm)100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)84.0 x 77.0 mm-
CO295.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.3 x 3.0 inches-
Displacement (ci)52.05 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Displacement (cc)853.0 cc-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement853 cc / 52 ci-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke84 x 77mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4Euro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injectionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons-
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensors. -
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlledCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveO-ring chainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / DriveConstant-Mesh 6 speed6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)204 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.0 inches-
Trail (mm)126 mm-
Trail (in.)5.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)219 mm-
Frame TypeSteel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43 mm USD forks48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearAluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA)WP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake26.0°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail126 mm / 5.0 in.106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front204 mm / 8.0 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear219 mm / 8.6 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 305 mm discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc,1 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
RimsCross spoke wheels-
Tyres - Front90/90-21 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear150/70-17 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - FrontCross-spoke 21 x 2.15 in2.50 x 21
Wheels - RearCross-spoke 17 x 4.25 in4.50 x 18