2021 BMW R 1250GS vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250GS 2021 BMW R 1250GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
549.0 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
Year20212025
ColoursBlack/Grey, Grey/White, White/Red/Blue, Black/Yellow-
Make ModelBMW R 1250GSHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Warranty3 years-
Dimensions
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)870 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)34.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)850 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)60.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1525 mm-
Width (in.)37.5 inches-
Width (mm)953 mm-
Length (mm)2207 mm-
Length (in.)86.9 inches-
Height (mm)1430 mm-
Height (in.)56.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)185 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)7.3 inches-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Height850 mm to 870 mm / 33.5 in to 34.3 in 800 mm to 820 mm / 31.5 in to 32.3 in - Optional887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1514 mm / 60 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in-
Length2207 mm / 86.9 in-
Width952.5 mm / 37.5 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Wet Weight (lbs.)549.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)249.0 kg214.5
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Max Load465 kg / 1025 lbs-
Wet Weight249 kg / 549 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
CO2110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake manifold injection-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU5 emission standardEuro 5
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.75 litres/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveShaftChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gear Ratios1st (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.848-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh-
Primary Drive Ratios1.65039:75
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)190 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.5 inches-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake25.5°25.8°
Steering Angle64.3°-
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail100.6 mm / 4.0 in106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.4 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.8 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70 R1990/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsTubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19″2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17″4.50 x 18