2018 KTM 500 EXC-F vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 KTM 500 EXC-F

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
106.5 kg / 234.7 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 500 EXC-FHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Seat Height960 mm . 37.7 in887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1482 ± 10 mm1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance355 mm / 13.9 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Wet Weight (kg)106.5 214.5
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight106.5 kg / 234.7 lbs214.5 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
Displacement510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke95 x 72 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.9:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionKeihin MX FCR 39DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultidisc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically activatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 1/4"Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio13:5016:45
Gear Ratios1st 14:36 / 2nd 17:32 / 3rd 19:28 / 4th 22:26 / 5th 23:24 / 6th 26:21-
Primary Drive Ratios32:7639:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeCentral double-cradle type 25CrMo4Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontWP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside down48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearWP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCCWP 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 Angle63.564.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail-106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front300 mm / 11.8 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear310 mm / 12.2 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 260 mm disc2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm discSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front90/90 - 2190/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear120/90 - 18150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18