2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Review | Three bikes in one...

I take a test ride on the Husqvarna Norden 901 from a primarily road rider perspective, with a loop down some unsealed roads to see how the bike performs is slightly more squirrelly conditions, that many riders are likely to encounter getting a little more adventurous.
Overall the Norden 901 massively impressed, offering exceptional road performance that doesn't feel like a big heavy adventure machine, ensuring plenty of thrills in all conditions, while carrying the weight so well that the bike feels like a much lighter, smaller machine in the rougher conditions.
An easy going engine with some bike, powerful but controllable brakes, an extensive electronics package and great comfort all combine into a killer overall machine, that while on the more premium end of things is, capable in my opinion, of replacing two or three other machines in the garage with minimal trade-offs.
Drop into MotoHUB to check out the Norden 901:
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[@1990-t1j]

I prefer the 890R on looks. Both great bikes.

[@MotoJournoKris]

Yep they seem to fill different niches, although there's some cross-over too naturally.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Kris. Thank you. It’s almost a bit of an anti-climax with the extremely long wait time for it to be released. It does however look better than the KTM. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@MotoJournoKris]

I know what you mean, we hear about some of these bikes so far in advance we've almost forgotten about them when they arrive!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@MotoJournoKris With this one KTM new it would steal sales hence the huge delay. It’s all about money at the end of the day.

[@MotoJournoKris]

@@marcusgeorge1825 For sure, which is kind of sad, as I'm sure many riders who would have bought one of these given that choice, ended up on the KTM as that's what was available for so long. That in turn hurts the Norden a bit.

[@Hyfun7]

Hey Kris,
nice roads where are they?

[@MotoJournoKris]

This is all just north of Sydney.

[@angelisone]

I got it for $4,500.00, which to me is high, from a lawnmower company that no longer making mowers.

[@butchcassidy9125]

Thanks for the review Kris. As a road-only tourer, would you rate the Norden above an F850GS ?

[@MotoJournoKris]

I'm not sure to be honest, I've never spent enough time on the 850 to be able to make a judgement there!

[@martyn_g]

What makes me go for the Norden is the lower centre of gravity, and general lower mass. (Mind you, my trips are partly off road)

[@martyn_g]

Also, you need the ESA on the GS to get some kind of adjustment in the forks, whereas it’s standard on the Norden

[@bowzerdude5646]

this or a ninja 1000?

[@MotoJournoKris]

I reckon I'd go this as I like the idea of having a little more adventure capability.

[@justsomedude445]

11000+ miles on now and this bike is pure magic with the mods ive done it is amazing

[@MotoJournoKris]

Nice, what mods are you rocking on yours?

[@justsomedude445]

@@MotoJournoKris far more than my initial intent but the result is pure magic , rottweiller intake arrow cat delete and ti-race silencer cannister delete rapid bike evo tuner , Tractive Extreme suspension =was the biggest expense & biggest difference , tusk olympus rack/bags , husky power parts skid plate tank bag & touring windscreen magura hydro clutch kit , im sure im leaving out a bunch of smaller stuff

[@MotoJournoKris]

Wicked, that's decked out!@@justsomedude445

[@justsomedude445]

i didnt intend to go so over the top but what the heck it works..@@MotoJournoKris