| General |
| Year | 2008 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 23,749 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 935.0 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,507 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 59.3 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,210 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 87.0 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1506 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 | - |
| Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in | - |
| Width | 915 mm / 36.0 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 504.9 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 229.0 kg | 214.5 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 20.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.28 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 447.5 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 203 | 211.5 |
| Dry Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 3.6 sec | - |
| Acceleration (100-140 km/h) | 4.1 sec | - |
| Acceleration (140-180 km/h) | 4.8 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-100 km/h) | 4.0 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | 8.1 sec | - |
| Max Power | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.5086 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-140 km/h | 5.9 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 16.0 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.3 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 4.0 x 2.9 inches | - |
| Stroke | 2 | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 101.0 x 73.0 mm | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 71.39 cubic inches | - |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1170.00 cc | - |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub 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 intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 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 | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 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 | 4 | - |
| 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 2.37 / 2nd 1.64 / 3rd 1.29 / 4th 1.06 / 5th 0.93 / 6th 0.84:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (mm) | 101 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 7.5 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 190 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 4.0 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 7.9 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 200 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | Telelever, stanchion diameter 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 | 25.7° | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | 101 mm / 3.97 in | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 720W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 305 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 305 mm 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) |
| 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 |