Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 vs. Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022

The Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 are both enduro motorcycles with their own unique features and specifications.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 is equipped with an in-line engine type with a bore of 90.7 mm and a stroke of 68.8 mm. It has an engine power of 105 HP and a torque of 100 Nm. The starter is electric, and the transmission is chain-driven. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 also has an in-line crankpin offset engine type with a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 63.93 mm. It has a slightly lower engine power of 80 HP and a torque of 70 Nm. The starter and transmission are the same as the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 is equipped with WP suspension components, including a 48 mm front fork diameter and a 240 mm travel for both the front and rear suspension. The suspension can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 has Kayaba suspension components, with a slightly smaller 43 mm front fork diameter. The suspension travel and adjustment options are the same as the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023.

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023

In terms of chassis, the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 has a chromium-molybdenum frame type, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 has a steel frame type. The rake and trail measurements are slightly different, with the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 having a rake of 64.2 degrees and a trail of 106.9 mm, and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 having a rake of 63.3 degrees and a trail of 113.3 mm.

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front. In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles are equipped with ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, quickshifter, and traction control. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 also has additional features such as launch control and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The rear tire width is 150 mm for both motorcycles. The dry weight of the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 with ABS is 214.5 kg, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 has a slightly lighter dry weight of 187 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 19 liters for the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 and 18 liters for the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022. The range and combined fuel consumption are also slightly different, with the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 having a longer range of 450 km and a lower combined fuel consumption of 4 l/100km compared to the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023's range of 422 km and combined fuel consumption of 4.5 l/100km.

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles are equipped with LED headlights. The Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 also has additional features such as connectivity, LED daytime running lights, and a TFT display. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 does not have these additional features.

Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022

In terms of strengths, the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 is praised for its high-quality and fully adjustable chassis, great comfort in the saddle, improved off-road capabilities, top-of-the-range equipment as standard, powerful yet smooth-running engine, agile geometry, good fuel consumption figures, and high-quality appearance and finish. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 is praised for its handling and ergonomics, good chassis components with decent suspension travel, well-tuned driving modes, easily adjustable traction control, and cruise control as standard.

In terms of weaknesses, the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 is criticized for its 874mm seat height, which may be critical for smaller riders, the lack of a USB slot in the cockpit, and the standard soft luggage not being of top quality. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 is criticized for not having the good quickshifter as standard, the extra cost of the smart white-blue-red color variant "Indigo Tagelmust," and the wind protection could be better.

Overall, both the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2023 and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.