2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 vs Yamaha Tenere 700

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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.

Top on paper
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901
85 pts
Yamaha Tenere 700
15 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

2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901
32.4 pts
Best fit here
Yamaha Tenere 700
73.9 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901
97.4 pts
Yamaha Tenere 700
23.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901
89.1 pts
Yamaha Tenere 700
15.1 pts

New rider friendly

2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901
31 pts
Best fit here
Yamaha Tenere 700
70 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 85.4 cm Lowest seat here
  • Yamaha Tenere 700 87.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2.1 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 72.4 hp (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 105 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
  • Torque spans 68 Nm (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 100 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
  • Weight spans 205 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 227 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
  • Displacement spans 700 cc (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 900 cc (2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901).
Specification HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Yamaha Tenere 700
Brand HUSQVARNA YAMAHA
Model HUSQVARNA Norden 901 Yamaha Tenere 700
Engine size 900cc 700cc
Power 105hp 72.4hp
Torque 100nm. 68nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 227kg 205kg
Front brake 2x 320 mm radially mounted 4 piston caliper Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm
Rear brake 2 piston floating caliper Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm
Seat height (cm) 85.4cm 87.5cm
Front tyre 90/90-21 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V
Rear tyre 150/70-18 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP APEX 43 Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension WP APEX - Monoshock link suspension, Swingarm
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 220km/h 205km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 19 L – 5 L/100km 16 L – 4.2 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $14899 $10116
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

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2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700: listed specifications

The 2024 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 and 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 differ on the listed specifications: the Norden 901 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Tenere 700 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Norden 901 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

Norden 901 has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 72.4 hp).

Torque

Norden 901 has a clear listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 68 Nm).

Listed top speed

Norden 901 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 205 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tenere 700 is notably lighter on the listed weight (205 kg vs 227 kg). Norden 901 has a lower listed seat height (85.4 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 HUSQVARNA Norden 901 vs Yamaha Tenere 700?

HUSQVARNA Norden 901 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Yamaha Tenere 700.

Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 or Yamaha Tenere 700?

HUSQVARNA Norden 901 has 105 hp compared with 72 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700.

Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 or Yamaha Tenere 700?

Yamaha Tenere 700 is lighter at 205 kg vs 227 kg for HUSQVARNA Norden 901.

Which is better, HUSQVARNA Norden 901 or Yamaha Tenere 700?

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.