I own a Norden 901 expedition. at 6ft tall it is tall but only a bad rider needs both feet on the ground at the same time. As for the heat! its not coming off the engine and its not a cooling fan issue, its all coming from the cat, which can be solved by a aftermarket heat shield that some companies make, Get rid of the heat, or the cat, learn to put only 1 foot down when stopped, and this is a 10/10 bike!
I’ve had my Norden for about 10 months now, came from a naked sport bike. It has been quite an adjustment for me, while also learning how to ride off pavement. The heat is definitely real, I noticed it a lot less when I bought a pair of Alpine Stars Tech 7s. The quickshifter between 2nd and 3rd annoyed the hell out of me for the first 1,000 miles…then it just went t away. My big three cons start with having to think more about getting a foot on the ground, especially on the trails. I’m 6’ tall and this mild panic is totally new to me, hoping it wears off over time. My second is the foot pegs being so high, positive thing is there are after market options to address this. My third is the wind buffeting. It is very strange because it doesn’t move my head around, it’s just insanely loud above 65mph. This can be fixed with a different windscreen, but you then have to worry about getting a throat punch on the trails…so if I’m going to be riding at high speed I make sure to wear ear protection. Overall I’m very happy with my choice. I consider the Ducati DX, KTM 890, Aprilia 660, and the Tiger RP. Happy new year and I’ll keep and eye out for the 890 comparison.
Hey, I have a Norden 901 expedition that is an inch taller than the standard Norden, I'm also 6ft tall. Just get used to only putting your left foot down at lights then you can flat foot it. You should be dragging only your rear brake under 5mph to a stop anyways (meaning right leg needs to remain up.) As for the heat, look up aftermarket heat shield's for the cat. 95% of that crazy bad heat on your legs and ankles is coming from the cat. Buffeting is easily solved by getting different handguard's, removing the shitty stock mirrors and going with a Puig windscreen.
@@sterlingburk3790 thank you for the response. The one-footing I mentioned above is related to off pavement, especially on trails, on tarmac one-footing is much more natural. As for the heat shield, that was the very first thing I installed before taking it for my first ride. I've also added double-take mirrors. I have heard about Puig windscreens and spoilers, the latter may be my next step. Safe travels
I'm a Norden owner, very happy by now. I'm 1,90 m tall, and I find the pegs hi as well, but I got used to this very quickly. The standing position is something that I love, even being a tall guy. I prefer this attack position rather than Touareg, o Tenere's. I bought Norden instead of 890 because I expected a bit better road manners, I'm not sure it is true but I don't regret buying it, it is a bit more elegant? Place to be. Off-road you can jump and ride it perfectly I guess if you are not a hardcore rider. I find the brakes superb, I use to brake with one finger. The heat from the engine is not a problem anyway for me. What I don't like is the wind protection, and maybe that the engine is not a smooth one (for example like Touareg's), it seems like a one cilindre engine when riding in steady revs. But I tell you, I love this bike!
Clearly, some consumers value reliability less. That's why I would never buy a KTM. Everyone I know who has one continually has all manner of maintenance and reliability issues. Plus, they just look weird to me, like giant bugs or transformers or something.
It depends on how much you need or want to - exactly - depend on a bike. If you're riding around your home or ride from time to time only, it's not that big of a deal. Riding everyday or willing to tour a lot, then this indeed will be much more important of a factor to take into account.
I have 6000 miles on mine and have had no issues to speak of. But the heat is a real issue in warmer weather. But that can be solved by removing the cat.
I’ve never been a big fan of this bike. It would be great if it existed in a vacuum. If this was the only adventure type motorcycle out there, I would be breaking all traffic laws on my way to the dealer. But it’s not. I’ve also never liked that single round headlight on the front. It definitely doesn’t look retro,and to whatever degree it DOES look retro,it looks out of place. The retro design language and the adventure design language should never coexist on the same bike. But then again I like the looks of the Tuareg and I know a lot of people don’t like the look of that bike! Also,V-Told,I’d love to know what city/area you’re riding in! I’m not even able to identify the country! Cheers!
The round headlight is one of the things I like best about the looks of the bike. And it is not a retro design language, if you want to see what that looks like, have a look at the Triumph classic range. This is more a futuristic look anchored in some classic Paris - Dakar aesthetics. So you complain and wine and mention it's not the only bike in this segment but you don't mention which one out there is better than the Norden, in your opinion.
Fajny kanal ale nie znam angielskiego. Rozumiem, ze chcesz dotrzeć do większej publiki ale przynajmniej jak nie chcesz nagrywavc testów w Twoim jezyku ojczytym to przynajmniej szanujac Polskich ludzi oglądających Twoj kanal a nie rozumiejacych jezyka angielskiego wystarczy dodać napisi w j. polskim. Pozdrawiam test fajny.
Języków i dialektów są setki jeśli nie tysiące. Gdybym chcieć w każdym dodawać napisy manualnie, to żadnego filmu by się nie zrobiło. TH-cam ma opcję wyświetlania napisów ze słuchu i tłumaczenia ich na bieżąco, więc ten problem nie powinien występować - u mnie w przeglądarce Chrome w tym filmie ta opcja działa i poprawnie wyświetla napisy przetłumaczone na polski. Miłego oglądania już z polskim!
Zamiast mowic komus jak szanowac innych i jak ma prowadzic swoj biznes, Ty szanuj sam siebie i sie naucz angielskiego aby poszerzyc swoje horyzonty i nie bedziesz musial mowic innym, ze nie znasz danego jezyka i przez to nie czujesz sie szanowany.
I own a Norden 901 expedition. at 6ft tall it is tall but only a bad rider needs both feet on the ground at the same time. As for the heat! its not coming off the engine and its not a cooling fan issue, its all coming from the cat, which can be solved by a aftermarket heat shield that some companies make, Get rid of the heat, or the cat, learn to put only 1 foot down when stopped, and this is a 10/10 bike!
Can you shoot me a link? Getting my Norden next month!
I’ve had my Norden for about 10 months now, came from a naked sport bike. It has been quite an adjustment for me, while also learning how to ride off pavement. The heat is definitely real, I noticed it a lot less when I bought a pair of Alpine Stars Tech 7s. The quickshifter between 2nd and 3rd annoyed the hell out of me for the first 1,000 miles…then it just went t away.
My big three cons start with having to think more about getting a foot on the ground, especially on the trails. I’m 6’ tall and this mild panic is totally new to me, hoping it wears off over time. My second is the foot pegs being so high, positive thing is there are after market options to address this. My third is the wind buffeting. It is very strange because it doesn’t move my head around, it’s just insanely loud above 65mph. This can be fixed with a different windscreen, but you then have to worry about getting a throat punch on the trails…so if I’m going to be riding at high speed I make sure to wear ear protection.
Overall I’m very happy with my choice. I consider the Ducati DX, KTM 890, Aprilia 660, and the Tiger RP.
Happy new year and I’ll keep and eye out for the 890 comparison.
Hey, I have a Norden 901 expedition that is an inch taller than the standard Norden, I'm also 6ft tall. Just get used to only putting your left foot down at lights then you can flat foot it. You should be dragging only your rear brake under 5mph to a stop anyways (meaning right leg needs to remain up.) As for the heat, look up aftermarket heat shield's for the cat. 95% of that crazy bad heat on your legs and ankles is coming from the cat. Buffeting is easily solved by getting different handguard's, removing the shitty stock mirrors and going with a Puig windscreen.
@@sterlingburk3790 thank you for the response. The one-footing I mentioned above is related to off pavement, especially on trails, on tarmac one-footing is much more natural. As for the heat shield, that was the very first thing I installed before taking it for my first ride. I've also added double-take mirrors. I have heard about Puig windscreens and spoilers, the latter may be my next step. Safe travels
I'm a Norden owner, very happy by now. I'm 1,90 m tall, and I find the pegs hi as well, but I got used to this very quickly. The standing position is something that I love, even being a tall guy. I prefer this attack position rather than Touareg, o Tenere's. I bought Norden instead of 890 because I expected a bit better road manners, I'm not sure it is true but I don't regret buying it, it is a bit more elegant? Place to be. Off-road you can jump and ride it perfectly I guess if you are not a hardcore rider. I find the brakes superb, I use to brake with one finger. The heat from the engine is not a problem anyway for me. What I don't like is the wind protection, and maybe that the engine is not a smooth one (for example like Touareg's), it seems like a one cilindre engine when riding in steady revs. But I tell you, I love this bike!
The only thing i am afraid off. Is the reliabilty of those ktm huski cf moto machines
Clearly, some consumers value reliability less. That's why I would never buy a KTM. Everyone I know who has one continually has all manner of maintenance and reliability issues.
Plus, they just look weird to me, like giant bugs or transformers or something.
They are working to address reliability issues, more models will be made in China and India.
1600 miles thus far and love it
It depends on how much you need or want to - exactly - depend on a bike. If you're riding around your home or ride from time to time only, it's not that big of a deal. Riding everyday or willing to tour a lot, then this indeed will be much more important of a factor to take into account.
I have 6000 miles on mine and have had no issues to speak of. But the heat is a real issue in warmer weather. But that can be solved by removing the cat.
I sold my Tiger 800 due to unbearable engine heat... wonder how this compares! Or any mods to alleviate any of the heat?
Anyone have concider lowering the suspensions of this bike with the toutatech -30mm kit ?
Do you work at a shop or sell bikes? I am stationed in Germany and would totally come to you in Poland to get me set up properly!!
No, no, I don't but as a fun fact - some 15 years or so I actually did sell new motorcycles in a showroom for a moment.
I’ve never been a big fan of this bike. It would be great if it existed in a vacuum. If this was the only adventure type motorcycle out there, I would be breaking all traffic laws on my way to the dealer. But it’s not. I’ve also never liked that single round headlight on the front. It definitely doesn’t look retro,and to whatever degree it DOES look retro,it looks out of place. The retro design language and the adventure design language should never coexist on the same bike. But then again I like the looks of the Tuareg and I know a lot of people don’t like the look of that bike!
Also,V-Told,I’d love to know what city/area you’re riding in! I’m not even able to identify the country! Cheers!
i think it is Poland, probably Warsaw area
@@alteroarappreciate it
The round headlight is one of the things I like best about the looks of the bike. And it is not a retro design language, if you want to see what that looks like, have a look at the Triumph classic range. This is more a futuristic look anchored in some classic Paris - Dakar aesthetics. So you complain and wine and mention it's not the only bike in this segment but you don't mention which one out there is better than the Norden, in your opinion.
Tuareg also has some controversial design elements I think. I'm usually riding in Warsaw, Poland, as @alteroar correctly noticed.
problem z nordenem jest taki, że sensowny jest expedition którego nie idzie już kupić.
Alternatywy są też fajne. A samych KTM-ów trochę może być dostępnych do wyboru.
Jak nie idzie już kupić ? Oczywiście ze idzie bez żadnych problemów
Jak sprawdzałem ostatnio to był problem z dostępnością. Który dealer w Polsce go ma?
Fajny kanal ale nie znam angielskiego. Rozumiem, ze chcesz dotrzeć do większej publiki ale przynajmniej jak nie chcesz nagrywavc testów w Twoim jezyku ojczytym to przynajmniej szanujac Polskich ludzi oglądających Twoj kanal a nie rozumiejacych jezyka angielskiego wystarczy dodać napisi w j. polskim. Pozdrawiam test fajny.
Języków i dialektów są setki jeśli nie tysiące. Gdybym chcieć w każdym dodawać napisy manualnie, to żadnego filmu by się nie zrobiło. TH-cam ma opcję wyświetlania napisów ze słuchu i tłumaczenia ich na bieżąco, więc ten problem nie powinien występować - u mnie w przeglądarce Chrome w tym filmie ta opcja działa i poprawnie wyświetla napisy przetłumaczone na polski. Miłego oglądania już z polskim!
Zamiast mowic komus jak szanowac innych i jak ma prowadzic swoj biznes, Ty szanuj sam siebie i sie naucz angielskiego aby poszerzyc swoje horyzonty i nie bedziesz musial mowic innym, ze nie znasz danego jezyka i przez to nie czujesz sie szanowany.