2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
217 kg / 478.4 lbs
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
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Adventure RHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Seat Height890 mm / 35 in887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1580±15 mm / 62.2 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance250 mm / 9.8 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-214.5
Dry Weight (kg)217211.5
Dry Weight217 kg / 478.4 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight-214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103.7 lb-ft @ 6750rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio13.1:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pumpLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignitionBosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Induction2x Keihin EFI w/ 52mm throttle bodiesDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionSystem contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumpsPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterEletricElectric
Valve Inspection Interval18,600 miles-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBattery: 12V 11.2AH-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 5/16" X RingChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Primary Drive Ratios40:7639:75
Transmission / Drive6-speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front48 mm WP fully adjustable USD forks48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearWP-PDS Monoshock fully adjustableWP 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 Angle64°64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail-106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front220 mm / 8.6 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.6 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Electrical Systems
Charging System450 watts max.-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm floating disc, Brembo four-piston brake calipers2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston brake caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9ME combined ABS, incl. cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageableBosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front90/90-2190/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear150/70-ZR18150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - FrontSpoked aluminum2.50 x 21
Wheels - RearSpoked aluminum4.50 x 18