2015 KTM Freeride 250R vs 2015 KTM Freeride 250R vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2015 KTM Freeride 250R 2015 KTM Freeride 250R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder
Power
NA
Top Speed
45.1 km/h / 28.0 mph
Weight
246.9 pounds
2015 KTM Freeride 250R 2015 KTM Freeride 250R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
92.5 kg / 203.9 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
CommentsGerman brand.-
Year2014 - 152025
ColoursOrange/white/gray-
Make ModelKTM Freeride 250RHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Width (mm)840 mm-
Width (in.)33.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)915 mm-
Length (mm)2,120 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1,418 mm-
Seat Height (in.)36.0 inches-
Length (in.)83.5 inches-
Height (mm)1,120 mm-
Height (in.)44.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)15.0 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)380 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.8 inches-
Seat Height915 mm / 36.0 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1,418 mm / 55.8 in.1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance325 mm / 12.7 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1,120 mm / 44.1 in.-
Length2,120 mm / 83.5 in.-
Width840 mm / 33.1 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)1.85 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)7.00 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)203.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (lbs.)246.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)112.0 kg214.5
Dry Weight (kg)92.5211.5
Dry Weight92.5 kg / 204 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity7.0 Litres / 1.85 US gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight112.0 kg / 246.9 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)28.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)45.1 km/h-
Top Speed45.1 km/h / 28.0 mph-
Max PowerNA78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max TorqueNA100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 2.8 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)66.4 x 72.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)249.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)15.19 cubic inches-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke-
Displacement249 cc / 15.2 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailTwo stroke, single cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemCarburettor-
Bore x Stroke66.4 X 72 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 2Euro 5
Engine LubricationMixture oil lubrication-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel exhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionCarburettorDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc clutch CSS / Formula HydraulikCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive5/8 x 1/4 X Ring-
Primary Drive Ratios26:7239:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, claw shifted6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)9.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)280 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)250 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)11.0 inches-
Frame TypePerimeter steel-aluminium composite frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontWP ?Suspension4357 MXMA48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearWP ?Suspension ?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
Rake23.0°25.8°
Steering Head Angle 67°64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail-106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front250 mm / 9.8 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear280 mm / 11.0 in.240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationDigital cockpit-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)10.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)260 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.3 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)210 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle 260mm disc 2 piston caliper2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 210mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front80/100-2190/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear110/90-19150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18