Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition versus KTM 890 Adventure

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Reise-Enduro

KTM 890 Adventure

Reise-Enduro

The upgrade of the Norden 901 with even more off-road and Mongolia airs

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition im Test

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More steam, more technology, more fun?

The Standard 890 Adventure tested here was not presented by KTM until the beginning of 2021 after the R and the Rally. It is designed for the road rather than for the terrain and, at 13,295 euros, is also cheaper than its... weiter

KTM 890 Adventure im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 16.999 €

RRP 15.190 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Sovereign driving experience
Engine with steam and character
Very good standard equipment

Pros:

Brakes and chassis
not too heavy
Technically well equipped
great engine with neat bums
handy thanks to low center of gravity

Cons:

QuickShifter hooks and and shuts

Cons:

Tank polarizes optically
Turbulence and noise on the helmet
Cruise control switch available, but function must be activated (extra charge)

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.513 mm
Length : 2.254 mm Height : 1.385 mm
Seat : 875 mm until : 895 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.528 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 196 kg

Engine

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette 520 X-Ring
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Row, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 422 km

Maximum speed: 239 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 444 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm (travel 240 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP Xplor, PDS shock absorber (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP APEX USD 43mm (travel 200 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 21 inches
Rear tyres: 18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
2x radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston brake caliper, floating bearing (∅ 260 mm)

Front brake
Four-piston radial fixed caliper, double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, single disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Conclusion - what's stuck?

More steam, more technology, more fun? After our test, we can answer yes to this initial question. However, owners of a 790 Adventure don't have to go straight to the KTM dealer and buy an 890. The differences between these two bikes are not as great as KTM likes to portray. Nevertheless, the 890 Adventure is the better motorcycle.

Competitors are the Triumph Tiger 900, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and the Ducati Multistrada 950 - the travel enduros of the upper middle class. The difference from the upper-class thick ships such as the BMW GS 1250 and 1290 SAS is clearly noticeable, but as described above, both advantages and disadvantages are noticeable.

The test motorcycle was kindly provided to us by Motorrad-Ruser from Haseldorf - thank you very much.