Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition vs KTM Adventure 890 R (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expeditionstacks up against the KTM Adventure 890 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna Norden 901 ExpeditionKTM Adventure 890 R
Model year20262026
Price$16,999$16,299
Engine889 cc889 cc
Weight214 kg200 kg
Seat height887 mm880 mm
Fuel capacity22.0 L20.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion Rally STR: 90/90 - 21 / Pirelli® Scorpion Rally STR: 150/70 - 18Mitas Enduro Trail 80 90/90 R21 54R / Mitas Enduro Trail 80 150/70 R18 70R

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition vs KTM Adventure 890 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition and the KTM Adventure 890 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition brings its published horsepower in a 214 kg package, while the KTM Adventure 890 R counters with its own power figure at 200 kg. On price, the KTM Adventure 890 R has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: