BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Adventure

The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

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The upgrade of the Norden 901 with even more off-road and Mongolia airs

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 16.999 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

has neat Wums
extensive electronic helpers
significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS

Pros:

Sovereign driving experience
Engine with steam and character
Very good standard equipment

Cons:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

QuickShifter hooks and and shuts

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.513 mm
Length : 2.254 mm Height : 1.385 mm
Seat : 875 mm until : 895 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 450 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette 520 X-Ring
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 422 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm (travel 240 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP Xplor, PDS shock absorber (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
2x radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston brake caliper, floating bearing (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

Conclusion - what sticks

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