2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
85 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660
73.9 pts
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
32.4 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660
23.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
97.4 pts

Sporty riding

2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660
15.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
89.1 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660
87.5 pts
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
13.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 86 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition 87.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 80 hp (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) up to 105 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition).
  • Torque spans 70 Nm (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) up to 100 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition).
  • Weight spans 204 kg (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) to 214.5 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition).
  • Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) to 900 cc (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition).
Specification APRILIA Tuareg 660 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
Brand APRILIA HUSQVARNA
Model APRILIA Tuareg 660 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
Engine size 650cc 900cc
Power 80hp 105hp
Torque 70nm. 100nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 204kg 214.5kg
Front brake 300 mm diameter floating double disc, Brembo floating calliper with double opposing pistons 2x 320 mm radially mounted 4-piston caliper
Rear brake 260 mm diameter disc, Brembo single piston (Ø34 mm) calliper. Metal braided brake line 260 mm 2-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 86cm 87.5cm
Front tyre 2.15 X21 90/90-21
Rear tyre 4.25 X18 150/70-18
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Fully adjustable 43 mm upside-down Kayaba fork with counterspring. Wheel travel: 240 mm WP APEX 43
Rear suspension Aluminium swingarm. Fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock. Wheel travel: 240 mm WP APEX - Monoshock
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 200km/h 220km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 18 L – 4.5 L/100km 19 L – 5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $12299 $16499
Brand price lists View APRILIA price list View HUSQVARNA price list
Extra features

-APRC Suite that includes ATC (traction control), AEB (engine brake) AEM (engine maps), 

-ACC (cruise control) 4 Riding modes (2 set and 2 personalisable)

-Cruise Control, Custom Riding Modes

-Optional Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App Connectivity for Android and iOS

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2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition: listed specifications

The 2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 and 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition differ on the listed specifications: the Tuareg 660 has a lower listed weight, and the Norden 901 Expedition has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Norden 901 Expedition has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 650 cc).

Peak power

Norden 901 Expedition has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 80 hp).

Torque

Norden 901 Expedition has a clear listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 70 Nm).

Listed top speed

Norden 901 Expedition has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tuareg 660 has a modest listed weight advantage (204 kg vs 214.5 kg). Tuareg 660 has a lower listed seat height (86 cm vs 87.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition?

HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for APRILIA Tuareg 660.

Which has more horsepower, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition?

HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition has 105 hp compared with 80 hp on the APRILIA Tuareg 660.

Which is lighter, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition?

APRILIA Tuareg 660 is lighter at 204 kg vs 215 kg for HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition.

Which is better, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.