2023 KTM 250 XC vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 KTM 250 XC 2023 KTM 250 XC

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
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
Year-2025
ColoursOrange/white/purple-
Make Model-Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)354 mm-
Seat Height (in.)37.6 inches-
Seat Height (mm)954 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1482 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)13.9 inches-
Seat Height954 mm / 37.6 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1482 mm / 58.3 in.1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-270 mm / 10.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)100.1211.5
Dry Weight (lbs.)220.7 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.25 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)8.50 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-214.5
Dry Weight100.1 kg / 220.7 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity8.50 litres / 2.25 US gallons22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight-214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque-100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement (ci)15.19 cubic inches-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke-
Stroke2-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)66.4 x 72.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 2.8 inches-
Displacement (cc)249.0 cc-
Displacement-889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio-13.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Induction-DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulicsCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveX-Ring 5/8 x 1/4´ chain-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)11.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)300 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)310 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)12.2 inches-
Frame TypeCentral double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steelChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontWP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearWP XACT Monoshock with linkageWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake26.1°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail-106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front310 mm / 12.2 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear300 mm / 11.8 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front-90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear-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