Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

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Overview - Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

The Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 are both enduro motorcycles with similar technical specifications. However, there are some notable differences between the two models.

In terms of engine performance, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has a bore of 90.7 mm and a stroke of 68.8 mm, resulting in an engine power of 105 HP and a torque of 100 Nm. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 has a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 75.1 mm, resulting in an engine power of 95 HP and a torque of 98 Nm. This means that the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has a slightly more powerful engine compared to the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017.

Both motorcycles have a 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of around 900 cc. They also have an electric starter and a chain transmission. However, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has a higher displacement of 889 cc compared to the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017's 998 cc.

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. However, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 features WP suspension components, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 features Showa suspension components. Both suspension systems offer compression, preload, and rebound adjustment.

In terms of chassis, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 has a steel frame. Both frames provide durability and stability.

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front for efficient braking. In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both models are equipped with ABS and traction control. However, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 offers additional features such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, and a high-quality electronics package.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and a 150 mm rear tire width with an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 has a wheelbase of 1513 mm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1575 mm. The seat height of the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 ranges from 854 mm to 874 mm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 has a seat height ranging from 850 mm to 870 mm. The dry weight of the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 is 204 kg with ABS, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 weighs slightly more at 212 kg with ABS. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of around 19 liters.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

In terms of strengths, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 is praised for its great engine with high practicality, linear rev range, and high-quality electronics package. It also offers a high level of travel comfort, a pleasantly tuned chassis, good wind and weather protection, and reliability even on long tours. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 is appreciated for its comfortable but not boring ride, perfectly dimensioned engine, and slightly lower seat height.

In terms of weaknesses, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 is criticized for its unpleasant heat development in the calf area at low speeds, unsteady engine running after a cold start, and low flywheel mass that causes it to die off. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 is noted for its suspension elements that are too comfortably tuned at high speeds and a traction control system that needs to be readjusted after every short break when riding off-road.

Overall, both the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 offers a more powerful engine and a higher level of advanced rider assistance systems, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 provides a comfortable and well-balanced ride. The choice between the two models ultimately depends on the rider's preferences and specific needs.

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore90.7 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountPro-Link
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,513 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height854 mmSeat Height850 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to874 mmSeat Height up to870 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)204 kgDry Weight (with ABS)212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

During the test in the USA, the Husqvarna was exposed to probably the toughest test conditions. The tour led through deserts, up high mountains and through scorching hot valleys. Highways as well as hectic city traffic had to be negotiated. In the end, the Norden 901 proved to be a likeable, reliable and thoroughly successful adventure motorbike that is a pleasure to travel with.

Great engine with high practicality

Great engine response

Linear rev range

Hardly any vibrations in the saddle

High-quality electronics package

High level of travel comfort

Pleasantly tuned chassis

Accessible but at the same time exciting character

Good wind and weather protection

Tough

Reliable even on long tours

Unpleasant heat development in the calf area at low speeds

Unsteady engine running after cold start

Low flywheel mass, keeps dying off

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Husqvarna Norden 901 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

There are a few key differences between a Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 and a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 is about 20% higher. Compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 there are more Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 13. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 91 days compared to 107 days for the Husqvarna Norden 901. Since model year 2022 1000PS.de editors have written 20 reviews for the Husqvarna Norden 901 and 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin since model year 2015. The first review for the Husqvarna Norden 901 was published on 05/11/2019 and now has more than 120,800 views. This compares to more than 13,600 views for the first review on Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin published on 12/05/2015.

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