FIRST RIDE: 2023 HUSQVARNA NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Husqvarna has been tinkering with the Norden 901 since it was launched a year ago. Paying close attention to consumer feedback and how the Norden has been getting used and Husqvarna has decided to add a new model to the line. We went to South Africa recently to throw a leg over the new bike and put some miles on it.
Don't forget to read up on the Expedition in Issue 80 of Upshift Magazine as well. bit.ly/3issu80q
Thank you to Husqvarna for the invite.
Video Produced & Edited by Chad de Alva
Videography - Luca Piffaretti, Eros Girotti & Chad de Alva
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24k miles on my Norden 901, truly in love with the bike.. can't imagine what it would be like having the expedition suspension. Must be a whole new world.
The real advantage would be in the dirt. Just depends on how much you ride offroad. Nice work racking up the miles!
I don’t like the higher seat height. But that’s just me.
Yeah, that is a little bit of a factor. But there were many that wanted more capable suspension with more ground clearance. And this is the result of that.
Just had my first service. Not even scratched the surface of it yet it has still blown me away. It’s a REAL bike at an UNREAL deal! 🏍️💨
Great video.
Congratulations on the new ride. Enjoy it and thank you for watching.
Some of the best feedback and insight in the adv and off-road moto world. You guys rock 🤘🏻
My one is due on April 15th, can't wait!
Good stuff! Enjoy
I love mine!
Same here. Unreal machine! Enjoy! 🏍️💨
Patiently waiting for mine, should show up next week!
Good stuff. Congratulations
I’m afraid of those side bags too. I ordered an extra clamp for each bag. And I used heavy zip ties to secure them, just in case...all in all, I love mine. 👍🏻👍🏻
Congrats on the new bike. Enjoy it
Carl's is working on the suspension of my new 890R, but this bike was definitely a consideration when they revealed it.
Carl's has the 890... and the Norden pretty dialed in.
Picked up a new 890 R last weekend. The 901 Expedition is good value. Though those bags are probably throw away.
Those bags are indeed horrible. Ask the dealer for 150.00 Euro discount of a future buy. So that he can keep the bags and sell them to a standard 901 owner.
But they are really worthless. Not enough space and they will be broken very soon. If you only ride tarmac they will last a short time. Offroad is a few weeks until days.
Hopefully they will improve them.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE With Kriega OS hopefully. Cause they are very good quality.
It is highly unlikely that Husqvarna will put Kriega bags on the Expedition from the factory. Far too expensive. But yes, Kriega does make a quality product.
Dang you guys get to test some sweet hardware! I’m just catching up with my new 2022 Tenere after watching your project bike videos and somebody just yelled “squirrel” (new Norden)where??
We are very fortunate to get to spend some time with quite a few great bikes.
Love my 901, ridden it over 2200 miles in two months. A Touratech upgrade is slated soon though.
It's going to be a good summer. Thank you for watching.
Man.... I have a 2023 890R on pre order. Why did Husqvarna have to do this?
Talk to your dealer. Either way, you will be smiling.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE I think I'll still with Team Orange for this round. I'm coming from a 2018 GSA so I think I'll be alright. Just upgrade the seat and some ear plugs if it's really windy.
Earplugs are a default for us at this point. The GSA certainly has an advantage in terms of cockpit comfort.
Let us know on the seat. We are a Seat Concepts dealer. We only run their seats. info@upshiftonline.com
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Seat concepts charges an arm and a leg up to Alaska though, not gonna lie.
I just bought a Standard 901. Traded it in. Lost money by that. But i am still happy about that i did that.
Now i am extremely happy that i did not traded it in for a 890R.😇
But... talk to your dealer. The Exped is almost as good in the dirt then the 890R. But way comfy on the Tarmac. Heated grips and a heated seat. That last one is funny. It actually helps to keep you warmer.
I love my 22 Norden. I don’t need a higher suspension with seat height. Mine has every upgrade except the suspension and heated seat.
Yep! If it works for your needs, that's good enough.
Congratulations to you and to everyone else who purchased this bike! I have personally put a deposit down on Norden about 3 weeks ago, still can't decide if I want the 890 R or the Expedition as the weight is a big one for me but as well as comfort! Do I want comfort and 10kg extra with Norden or Slightly less comfort and 10kg less with 890 R? What do you guys think 🤔😀
Its all about what you want - all out off-road performance, or a balance of performance and comfort. we would go Norden Expedition unless you know you need max off road performance (890R). the Expedition is so capable in the dirt, and more comfortable everywhere else.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE I just got a call from the dealer, Expedition will be ready in about a week 😉 Ride Safe
Outstanding! Enjoy your new ride.
So realize that a big part of the extra weight is from; The heavy duty skid plate, rear rack and bags, auxiliary lighting. Those are things that most 890R riders are going to ad on anyway. I think if you take the lights and rear rack off of the Norden Expo, and then put a legit skid plate on an 890R they'd be pretty close in weight.
@@superflycatchermtb that's is absolutely right mate, I am with you on that!
How on earth is your video so stable!!? That's rad. What camera do you use?
Modern drones, gimbals for the DSLR and digital stabilization in action cams and phones is all quite impressive. We use a little bit of everything.
Im gonna take care of my mt09. Wait for me norden. I love you
Thank you for watching!
Looks perfect now! Glad they sorted it before I bought the 890R 😂
You would have been smiles either way. But if you prefer some of the creature comforts of the Norden... you are in luck. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thanks for sharing your insight. I think I settled on the base Norden 901 this morning after checking one out. It seems like such a cool bike.
Do you have any experience or insight into how the OEM or Touratech lowering kits impact performance? I was able to get one foot down pretty comfortably but I am still considering those and/or one of the low seat options.
Thank you for watching. Glad it was valuable. We stay away from lowering kits. The only way to do it properly is to have the internals cut down by a shop that really knows what they are doing. A low seat will help but it really boils down to technique and being thoughtful about where you are stopping. One foot comfortable is good.
Are both bikes (standard Norden and Norden Expedition) the same in terms of riding comfort on asphalt? Or maybe Expedition will be less comfortable (and if so - is the difference big?)
The difference will be minimal. It's just taller with more more sophisticated suspension that handles offroad better.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Thank You for help :)
Trying to decided between this bike or an Aprilia Tuareg 660
Both are great. We have more hours on the Norden but have enjoyed the Tuareg quite a bit. Do you have a good, reputable Aprilia dealership nearby? If not... Husqvarna.
Good review just get rid of that irritating nerving piped in background music, please!
Never going to make everyone happy. Thank you for watching! ;)
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE true to that
And if that bike has done 2000km or more now its cam shafts are swiss-cheese. Well done KTM.
To low of air pressure in front tyre will create head wobble...
Yes, that is a factor for sure.
Can someone that knows, explain what makes the suspension on the new Expedition "decidedly not an 890R" as mentioned in the video?
Just settings and spring rates id imagine.
Spring rates and valving. It's not as aggressive as an 890R offroad.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE So my 890R is sprung from the factory for a roughly 185 lb rider. Are you saying the springs on the Norden Expedition are for an even lighter rider? Regarding valving; if the dampening is more plush than an 890R that sounds like my kind of set up...I'd just need heavier springs.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE is the suspension of the Norden Expedition less comfortable than the normal Norden - when it comes to driving on asphalt? I have a dilemma whether to choose the usual Norden or the Expedition version - because I drive mainly on asphalt. But I heard that the rear suspension in the „normal” base version sucks
Could the same accessoires that fit the Norden 901 2022 be used on the Expedition ? Such as the tankbag and crashprotection ? I have bought f.e. the crashprotection from Hepco & Becker. If this fits on the "normal" 901 does it also fit the Expedition ? Otherwise you will loose a tremendous amount of money if people want to go for the Expedition. Bearing in mind that upgrading the standard 901 with the accessoirs that the Expedition has that this also will put you a couple of thousend Euro's futher. But still. I feel a bit betrayed by Husqvarna.
Yes, the Norden 901 parts and accessories will fit the Expedition.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Thanks. Was not really sure about that. Because of the connectionpoints of the engine guard f.e. and crashguards.
I have an 890 Adventure (non R). It was just better for me than the standard Norden for the money. However, the Expedition has, for a small increase in price addressed some issues. Two things stick out though 1. Why not increase the tank capacity? It would put it in the ATAS and GSA tank range and more 2. Those panniers are utterly dreadful. They stick out way too far and just look cheap and insubstantial for a bike with such a grandiose name. They flap around alarmingly. This is a premium bike, not some Chinese copy. I’m sure Touratech or others could have come up with something way better. I’d resent the cost for something I’d ditch. That said, it’s a great looking bike with better suspension, protection and comfort that my 890…….
Factory packaged accessories like panniers are pretty hit or miss for every OEM. Which is why the aftermarket and brands like Mosko Moto or Wolfman Luggage have found success. As for fuel... if we need to cover an above average number of miles we will simply carry extra fuel for those occasions. We would prefer to find a happy medium with a bike that is conscious of weight and performs but still has range vs a bike that is just a rolling gas tank. It's all a compromise.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE BMW, Honda, Yamaha, Aprilia, Ducati and even a Chinese company using their running gear did better. My GSA and ATAS has decent range and I liked the reduced filling up nuisance. If weight’s a bother don’t fill the tank. But we’re all different and I was being picky really. Those are not deal breakers by any measure.
I have a KTM 1090 Adventure R and can't see any advantage in buying this bike, particularly as the 1090 is lighter, and has more hp for the tarmac.
Is the 1090 Adventure R when specced the same though? If not then you aren't comparing like for like. Any added extras you don't want can be removed to lower the weight.
The 1090 is a fantastic machine and we put a lot of miles on them and the 1190. If it works for you, run it. The best bike in the world is the bike you have and you should ride it more.
We will leave you with two words though.... Explorer. Mode.
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Talk talk talk music music music. Wrong
We can't make everyone happy! Right
Now they just need to sort the typical rattly ktm engine and build a nice smooth engine like jap bikes.
We are riding a lot of different bikes all the time and we don't really feel that the 890/901 motor is lacking in smoothness. But everyone's perception is different.
Goodluck I heard the 2023 lc8 engine is being built in china now by cfmoto really disappointed
@@THROTTLEOLOGY I have a 2023 890 adventure R and it’s just as ratly As my 690. Shocking compared to the tenere 700 cp2 engine.
@@TheSpragz I was going to go this Saturday and buy the norden but I think I’m going to just wait for a T7
@@TheSpragz but I wanted something more comfortable for my wife to be able to hop on the back and ride too and the Ténéré definitely isn’t that bike lol