2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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 85.4 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
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 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 105 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
- Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 100 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
- Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 227 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 900 cc (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA Norden 901 | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | HONDA |
| Model | HUSQVARNA Norden 901 | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
| Engine size | 900cc | 750cc |
| Power | 105hp | 90hp |
| Torque | 100nm. | 74.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 208kg |
| Front brake | 2x 320 mm radially mounted 4 piston caliper | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake | 2 piston floating caliper | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.4cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 5 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14899 | $9999 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Cruise Control, Custom Riding Modes -Optional Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App Connectivity for Android and iOS |
-5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
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2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 vs 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP: listed specifications
The 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 and 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP differ on the listed specifications: the Norden 901 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the XL750 TRANSALP has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Norden 901 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
Norden 901 has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 90 hp).
Torque
Norden 901 has a clear listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 74.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Norden 901 and XL750 TRANSALP have very similar listed top speeds (220 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL750 TRANSALP is notably lighter on the listed weight (208 kg vs 227 kg). Norden 901 and XL750 TRANSALP have very similar seat heights (85.4 cm vs 85.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA Norden 901 vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
Both are listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HUSQVARNA Norden 901 has 105 hp compared with 90 hp on the HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 227 kg for HUSQVARNA Norden 901.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
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.
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