| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2025 |
| Colours | Alpine White Non-Metallic, White Aluminum Matt Metallic | - |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS Adventure | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,511 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 59.5 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 895 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 35.2 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,250 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 88.6 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in | - |
| Width | 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 33.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 8.72 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 491.6 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 223 | 211.5 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 214.5 |
| Dry Weight | 223 kg / 492 lbs | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 33 Litres / 8.7 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph | - |
| Max Power | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.4484 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 24.7 sec / 190.5 km/h / 1118 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.9 sec / 170.7 km/h / 106 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 1170.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 101.0 x 73.0 mm | - |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 4.0 x 2.9 inches | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 71.39 cubic inches | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Fuel Reserve | 4L / 1.1 US gal | - |
| Ignition | BMS-K | - |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 2 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 16:45 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | WP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload |
| Clamp Offset - Triple | - | 30 mm / 1.1 in |
| Handlebar | - | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm |
| Rake | - | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | 101 mm / 4.0 in | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 305 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Rims - Front | 2.50 x 19 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 4.00 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 ZR19 | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 ZR17 | 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheels | - | Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 18 |