Husqvarna Releases Up-Spec’d Norden 901 Expedition

Again in January, we discovered proof that Husqvarna was engaged on an uprated model of their hit adventurer, the Norden 901; right this moment, that beastie has been rolled out to learn our good trade of versatile tourers – and she or he’s touting a relatively good $15,799 USD price ticket.

Let’s dig into the particulars, we could?

The Norden 901 Expedition is a extra all-inclusive Norden 901, with equipment as normal for the ‘premium’ issue and suspension to die for. The identical 889cc coronary heart runs 105hp and 100Nm of pull with the unique WP APEX unit upgraded to the identical system discovered within the KTM 890 Journey R. The top result’s a completely adjustable WP XPLOR unit with 20mm of additional journey and “the chance to fine-tune the compression, rebound, and preload settings to create a customized set-up.”

Desirous to strive your setup out within the wild however undecided which setting to decide on?

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Naturally, uprated floating duties result in an elevated wheelbase, a 21mm larger seat, and a floor clearance enhance of 18mm – all of which profit the machine’s purported ~20lb weight enhance from 449.7lb to 472.8lb (sans gasoline).

For {hardware}, the Norden 901 Expedition carries a switchable ABS with Offroad mode and one other three (Avenue, Rain, and Explorer) to enrich the bike’s Simple Shift perform, Energy Help Slipper Clutch (PASC) and cornering-sensitive traction management to “enable for 9 ranges of adjustable rear wheel slip (in Explorer mode).”

A part of the perk with the Norden’s Expedition is that advantages like adjustable heated grips, a Touring Windshield, and a pre-fitted 36L Facet Bag Set come as normal; these are usually part of Husqvarna Bikes’ Technical Equipment and solely out there for an additional little bit of inexperienced, so it’s good to see Husqvarna toss all that on with the brand new middle stand, engine guard, and Connectivity Unit as well. 

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Converse of the satan, downloading Huskie’s app will give riders connectivity through Bluetooth, with every part from downloadable maps, Flip-by-Flip+ navigation, Name-In, Name-Out, and the flexibility to view real-time site visitors info out there mid-scoot.

In fact, the place would Huskie’s new addition be with out a Purposeful Attire Assortment to make her look good? Count on to see some critically matchy-matchy Huskers out on the 2023 roads (and sporting some severe tunes, too, with the quantity controls proper on the handlebars).

Do you just like the Norden 901 Expedition? Take a gander on the technical specs beneath, and you’ll want to depart us your ideas.

2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Specs