KTM Adventure 890 R vs Husqvarna Norden 901 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Adventure 890 RHusqvarna Norden 901
Model year20262026
Price$16,299$15,349
Engine889 cc889 cc
Weight200 kg204 kg
Seat height880 mm859 mm
Fuel capacity20.0 L22.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMitas Enduro Trail 80 90/90 R21 54R / Mitas Enduro Trail 80 150/70 R18 70RPirelli® Scorpion Rally STR: 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V / Pirelli® Scorpion Rally STR: 150/70 - 18 M/C 70V

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

Picking between the KTM Adventure 890 R and the Husqvarna Norden 901 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Adventure 890 R brings its published horsepower in a 200 kg package, while the Husqvarna Norden 901 counters with its own power figure at 204 kg. On price, the Husqvarna Norden 901 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: