Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Review (Baujahr 2023)

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

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition TestPhotos: Motorradtest.de
 
The popular Husqvarna Norden 901 has been joined by a sister model with the suffix "Expedition". Nomen est omen: The new Norden 901 Expedition is even more designed for long tours and terrain. It also offers an almost complete equipment package at a reasonable price. Lenny and Dietmar explored how the new expedition travels on a tour through Dithmarschen.

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It looks strong, the new north. The massive engine protection immediately catches the eye and the expedition radiates adventure and wanderlust with every fibre of its existence. That's the way it should be, because after all, there is already the normal Norden 901, with which you can also make long tours. The expedition, however, goes one step further in terms of off-road capability - especially due to its longer suspension travel.

Here are the standard equipment advantages of the Expedition compared to the standard Norden:

- Softbags incl. holder (36 litres)
- higher windshield (unfortunately not adjustable)
- Explorer driving mode (freely selectable even while driving: ABS, wheelie, 9-way traction control)
- Heated grips
-Heated seats
- fat metal engine guard
- Center stand
- high-quality XPLOR chassis from WP
- longer suspension travel and better ground clearance
- Mobile phone connectivity incl. navigation via smartphone app
- Seat height variable 875 or 895 mm (instead of 855 and 875 mm)
 

Dimensions and seat ergonomics of the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
With all these additional features, the surcharge of about 1,000 euros for the expedition tested here seems almost ridiculous. One might assume that all Norden 901 interested parties would choose the expedition - but be careful: you are already sitting very, very high on this travel enduro! This is also due to the super-comfortable, but also quite wide seat.
 
Lennert, with a height of 1.80 m and a crotch bow length of 85 cm, already had his problems with a secure stand at the low seat height of 875 mm. Dietmar has very long legs and felt very good even with the maximum seat height (895 mm), especially of course during the ride. But as I said: Please don't order blindly, but try it out at least once and also try it out. If that's too shaky, then take the standard Norden 901 and upgrade the features you miss compared to the expedition.
 
Abmessungen und Sitzprobe
That's how relaxed it is to sit on the Husky Expedition. Very good!
 

360 degree tour of the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15.200 €
  • Availability: from 04/2023
  • Colors: Blue
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Zubehör für die
Norden 901 Expedition

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  • Polo
  • Amazon

Pro & Kontra

  • Sovereign driving experience
  • Engine with steam and character
  • Very good standard equipment
  • QuickShifter hooks and and shuts

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General

Type
Travel Enduro
Eia
€16,999

Dimensions

Length
2,254 mm
Height
1,385 mm
Weight
229 kg
Ab. Weight
450 kg
Seat
875-895 mm
Wheelbase
1,513 mm

Driving Performance & Range

Tank contents
19 l
Consumption
4.5 l
Range
422 km
Highest-speed
200 km/h

Motor & Power Transmission

Engine design
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine
Number of cylinders
2
Cooling
liquid
Displacement
889 cc
Hole
90.7 mm
Hub
68.8 mm
Performance
105 HP
Torque
100 NM
Number of gears
6
Drive
KETTE 520 X-Ring

Suspension & Brakes

Frame
Chromium-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder-coated
Suspension front
WP XPLOR-USD, 48 mm
Travel:
240 mm
Strut rear
WP Xplor, PDS strut
Travel:
240 mm
Suspension rear
Two-arm swingarm
Brakes in front
2x radially mounted four-piston brake caliper
320 mm
Tyres at the front
90/90 - 21
Brakes rear
Two-piston brake caliper, floating mounted
260
Rear tyres
150/70 - 18
Abs
Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. curve ABS and off-road mode, switchable)