2018 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom 2018 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502.6 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 ModelSuzuki DL 1000 V-StromHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Seat Height840 mm / 33.1 in887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1,535 mm / 60.4 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.5 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1410 mm / 55.5 in-
Length2285 mm / 89.96 in-
Width865 mm / 34.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-211.5
Wet Weight (kg)228 214.5
Dry Weight-211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Oil Capacity(Overhaul) 3.5 Litres / 7.4 US pts / 6.2 Imp pts-
Wet Weight228 kg / 502.6 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 66.0mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.3:113.5:1
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 InductionSuzuki Fuel InjectionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic ignition-
LubricationWet sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, hydraulicCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio2.411 (41/17)16:45
Primary Drive Ratios1.838 (57/31)39:75
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearLink type, coil spring, oil dampedWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake25.7°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail109 mm / 4.3 in106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front160 mm / 6.3 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear160 mm / 6.3 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front110/80R19M/C 59V90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear150/70R17M/C 69V150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
WheelsWire spokedTubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18