2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9

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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 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
22 pts
Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
78 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 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
66.1 pts
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
40.1 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
59.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
60.9 pts

Sporty riding

2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
28.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
75.3 pts

New rider friendly

2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition
44.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
56.7 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 6.5 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 105 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 100 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition).
  • Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 214.5 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition YAMAHA Tracer 9
Brand HUSQVARNA YAMAHA
Model HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition YAMAHA Tracer 9
Engine size 900cc 900cc
Power 105hp 119hp
Torque 100nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 214.5kg 213kg
Front brake 2x 320 mm radially mounted 4-piston caliper Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake 260 mm 2-piston floating caliper Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers
Seat height (cm) 87.5cm 81cm
Front tyre 90/90-21 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin
Rear tyre 150/70-18 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP APEX 43 Adjustable Telescopic fork
Rear suspension WP APEX - Monoshock Swingarm
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 220km/h 230km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 19 L – 5 L/100km 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $16499 $16000
Brand price lists View HUSQVARNA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-Cruise Control, Custom Riding Modes

-Optional Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App Connectivity for Android and iOS

-6-axis IMU governs a lean-sensitive 3-mode Traction Control System (TCS), as well as a Slide Control System (SCS), front wheel LIFt Control System (LIF) and Brake Control system (BC)

-Twin 3.5-inch TFT meters

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2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9: listed specifications

The 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the Norden 901 Expedition has more torque, and the Tracer 9 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Norden 901 Expedition and Tracer 9 have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

Tracer 9 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 105 hp).

Torque

Norden 901 Expedition has a modest listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

Tracer 9 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Norden 901 Expedition and Tracer 9 have very similar listed weights (214.5 kg vs 213 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Norden 901 Expedition is listed higher (87.5 cm) than Tracer 9 (81 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition vs YAMAHA Tracer 9?

YAMAHA Tracer 9 is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition.

Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

YAMAHA Tracer 9 has 119 hp compared with 105 hp on the HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition.

Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 215 kg for HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition.

Which is better, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Expedition or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

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.