2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 // First Impressions (It's Finally Here!!)

[@BurtoniMotors]

Here is the big question, would you rather have this or the KTM 890 Adventure R?

[@chalkdemon8019]

The KTM, because this things is fugly. Now, I would rather have Svartpillen/Vitpillen over a Duke 390.

[@BurtoniMotors]

Oh really? You think this is ugly?!

[@phonemeunit1973]

Norden looks way way better that the KTM and probably gonna be a much plusher ride.

[@chalkdemon8019]

@@BurtoniMotors yeah, I do. Now saying that, it does look comfortable, I’m just saying I don’t like how it looks. There’s plenty of bikes out there I think don’t look that good but performed, the Hayabusa being a prime example, sure it was fast but I was never a fan of how it looks. The Yamaha MT series being another.

[@ranjitchougale2142]

Norden, any day!!

[@alanshaw598]

It looks great but I'm waiting for the Norden 501.

[@TheMehlvin]

Made in India by Baja 👎👎👎

[@jonasbaine3538]

@@TheMehlvin I’d rather an Indian made 490 ktm or 501 instead a boring old dr650 klr drz…

[@Tony__Tone]

It looks like a very modern take on my old 1989 Honda Transalp, I am a fan!

[@texlee1640]

Agreed, it's a blend of the TransAlp and the 950/990, far from "bold", just borrowed and recycled.

[@Brad-RB]

I'm disappointed by the low spec suspension. Probably going to keep my 701 Enduro.

[@nihvl]

Hope there’s an 901 R version like the KTM not only the suspension is a let down in spec but aesthetically the smaller 43mm forks makes the font apron bulky, the 48mm Xplor forks with more travel will bring this close to that jaw dropping concept from 2019

[@MADDOG100ful]

Expedition

[@Brad-RB]

@@MADDOG100ful Yeah baby!

[@Lt_Tragg]

Painted orange, it could easily be mistaken for an early KTM 950 adv.

[@texlee1640]

Agreed.

[@bella_testastretta]

I just can't connect the two words husqvarna and reliability together but this is one cute looking adventure bike! I like how they kept the vit/svartpilen headlights though that means it will probably have condensation issues lol

[@aussierheinhardt4390]

If Lyndon Poskitt recommended it, i will definitely buy one😘😘😘😘😘.

[@justsomedude445]

+1

[@aussierheinhardt4390]

@@justsomedude445 bought the husky 701 recently, i wont mind buying another husky 901. Still need to keep the yammie xt250 and kiwi 300x versys as a spare bike though. Old lady like me still needs leisure ride without powerful bikes.😘🥰😁👍👍

[@m.l.d.532]

@@aussierheinhardt4390 i just sold a 1090R with 30k/miles i had since new & put my deposit down for a norden 901

[@m.l.d.532]

@@aussierheinhardt4390 ill never let go of my crusty old 380exc

[@TheDavidGoldmanphoto]

Seems exactly like the 890r Am I missing something here. Obviously a different look but for all intense and purposes it’s about design I guess.

[@jimbob67]

That was Lyndon poskitt in the video. Dakar and adventure rider 👍

[@janbergersen2498]

Just a tip, do not pronounce the «q» like a «q». It should be like huskvarna.

[@Nick-Gye]

For those of us who recognise the wisdom of the Romans , the seat height is 850mm

[@shinepen9903]

It looks like Tiger 900 Rally is a better choice for me

[@BoggleOggle]

Why?

[@justsomedude445]

better street touring bike probably

[@lucaraimondo5967]

better look than KTM and reading the specs that's all. Less travel suspension, heavier, less ground clearance, smaller fuel tank... am I the only one reading this?

[@BurtoniMotors]

It seems like the Husky is not meant to be as aggressive as the KTM is supposed to be. So less travel, less clearance = lower seat height for access for more riders.

[@PovilasPanavas]

This is to compete with 890 not 890R. Seems that it's also priced to be cheaper than 890R. So, this bike makes sense. And for people who hate KTM looks, now can have a bike as well from KTM with just Husqvarna logo :)

[@m.l.d.532]

i do with it had the upgraded "R" spec suspension but maybe with a re-spring and re-valve it should be good enough ? i hope

[@BurtoniMotors]

I’m sure there will be multiple variations of it. Hopefully something more hardcore.

[@m.l.d.532]

@@BurtoniMotors well i sold my 1090r too soon , if i buy anything but Husky or Honda i have to buy and service it 3+ hours away over 2 mountain passes so ive already got a deposit on the first one coming to my local dealership , supposed to be here end of Feb or first of March

[@ramonamparo6205]

Do you think the vitpilen 401 is a good beginner bike?

[@SdohniOkkupant]

Great

[@actstuntcam]

Super thorough. Nice pictures.

[@tylerhickernell3099]

Bike looks cool. BTW it's "iOS" not "iSO" for the Apple phone OS.

[@MrTench8]

I imagine a lot of people who were hopeful that this bike was going to be a serious adventure tool are now going to buy the Yamaha T700! Every bike i have ever owned over 40 years of riding had all of the control systems that this bike has, abs, traction control, wet, ice, muddy, gravel modes etc, gear shift indicator, wheelie mode, it is called me!!! I will stick to bikes with far less to go wrong that i am actually in control of thank you!! An expected but very disappointing specification!

[@BurtoniMotors]

I'm in the market for a T700 right now and was considering the Norden but I think it's just too big for what I need it to do.

[@m.l.d.532]

i really wish i could buy a modern performing bike without all of that computer nanny nonsense as well , but at least it can be turned off easily

[@robsonenduro3316]

if Husqvarna wouldn't use same KTM 890 engine I'd be interested...

[@robertbaciu8857]

If they didn t mention, you wouldn t even notice

[@tinmisuun]

A Norden 701 would be better than a KLR

[@mmaaddict78]

Not if you're looking for simplicity. Some people don't like all of the electronics.

[@Makta972]

Does that mean that new Husqvarna 701 are coming ? I'm looking to buy one, should I wait ?

[@Speedytrip]

This could replace my 2019 Africa Twin...

[@tinmisuun]

I love the way that bike looks. I am considering it for my next motorcycle. I wonder why KTM never built a 690 Adventure. I think it would crush the KLR.

[@BurtoniMotors]

They’ve got a 690 Enduro and a 790 Adventure?

[@tinmisuun]

@@BurtoniMotors I know. I mean a thumper adv bike.

[@mmaaddict78]

@@tinmisuun They made a 640 Adventure back in the day. I don't think they sold very many.

[@m.l.d.532]

@@tinmisuun huh ?? they have for ages ?? the 690 is a thumper and always has been ??

[@m.l.d.532]

@@mmaaddict78 sold loads of them , it was a 620lc4 then the 640lc4 then 690

[@forge2582]

Is that Lyndon Poskitt on the 901?!…

[@justsomedude445]

yup

[@numbone2945]

The title says "it's finally here!", when clearly it is not here.

[@BurtoniMotors]

This is the production model, it’s finally not a concept? The title makes perfect sense?

[@TrailSurge]

Take in mind that the 690 enduro and the 701 are more different than you might think, they fill totally different bikes, and in my opinion the 701 is a better bike for the enduro/adventure setup

[@BurtoniMotors]

Biggest difference is the rear suspension? Besides that, same? Or am I missing something?

[@miro_s]

But how? They are identical apart from the linkage. The same holds for ktm sx/exc and husky fc/fe. Not sure where the differences you notice are in fact.

[@TrailSurge]

@@BurtoniMotors engine delivers power in different ways, newer models tend to have less grunt due to the euro 5, not sure if the cam is still different, but the Husqvarna delivers much more power at high rpm, the KTM is more snappy at low rpm but not much power at high rpms

[@TrailSurge]

@@miro_s Husqvarna racing line is actually slower, and I can't tell you why honestly they are just slower than KTM, maybe it's a marketing move or something, but the 701 and 690 while having the same engine are set up in different ways, the 701 delivers more power trough mid and high rpm, while the KTM has got more low power grunt, I had done some acceleration comparison, and my 701 enduro (only mod is fuel dongle) could keep it with a 690 super Moto with full exhaust, ECU, and launch control, there was also a crf 450 Supermoto, wich didn't really compare to our bikes

[@TrailSurge]

@@BurtoniMotors Actually some days ago I let test the bike to this dude,wich later came up to me and told me there is an abiss between the two bikes, but I don't really know this guy so I can't say what experience he had with the 690

[@GoodkatNW]

Take a shot every time he says "now" Good overview, but are you just reading a script from the manufacturer? It's like a 12 minute superbowl commercial

[@BurtoniMotors]

Sorry for ruining your video experience. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. appreciate the comment.

[@GoodkatNW]

@@BurtoniMotors I cannot drink that quickly

[@motorr7394]

Master piece 👌

[@flynn_rocky618]

why would you want a norden 701 if there is already the 701 enduro?

[@aal9207]

When they gonna bring back the nuda 901 perhaps

[@lucasdonoghuemcewan]

The sides look nice but the headlight is not in my opinion

[@DragonNova]

The headlight is too big Apart from that it looks great

[@booger65man]

Where are these bikes manufactured?

[@justsomedude445]

Austria , for now

[@rudydalessandro1094]

It's a beautiful bike, unfortunately in Mexico is not imported. Husqvarna sells only dirtbike bikes there.

[@nicolasrodriguezbarrera7137]

Look better toan ktm 890 adventure And what about the price?

[@BurtoniMotors]

Price was at the end of the video 👌🏻

[@ampm9771]

KTM 890 only not as ugly.

[@bella_testastretta]

just like vitpilen / svartpilen being the duke equivalent only not as ugly.

[@joaofranciscohbrr]

Helmet?

[@thijsdekker5100]

Too much electronics is a nogo for world travel. What are you going to do if it fails in countries without fancy mechanics? But still a great bike for riding around europe.

[@justsomedude445]

ive had failures or break down but nothing to do with electronics before

[@ianross225]

The luggage frames are far too far away from the bike and the soft luggage looks like an afterthought not part of an integrated “adventure” bike. It all seems to flap around on the go. So much of this market is about the aesthetics and it fails on this. Sad from what initially looked like a great package. The hard luggage is even worse……..

[@johndavis1217]

It's a very good looking bike. I'm a KTM fan boy, but I think the company is losing their way. They are getting too big and cutting corners IMO. I am losing confidence in their products.

[@marcopoggioli]

Made in .. ? Nice bike, i preferred another color, white and blue, anyway, I will compare with the new Desert X ✌️😎

[@einszwei1226]

Made in Austria

[@roytong1908]

901 = Skoda 890=VW

[@lucasandre5888]

Is the Norden single-cylinder?

[@bella_testastretta]

watch the video and you will see lol

[@lucasandre5888]

@@bella_testastretta I watched it yes, but I don't speak English. that's why I asked the question in the comments.

[@bella_testastretta]

@@lucasandre5888 1:04 it's a 2cyl engine

[@mmaaddict78]

This model is parallel twin. They may use the KTM 390/490 single for future Norden models though.

[@justsomedude445]

2cyl just like the 890

[@macexpert7247]

Jeez reading the script from the markering department :-/

[@texlee1640]

So it's a Blue/Yellow 890S with a different headlight lol.

[@justsomedude445]

diff suspension diff seating position and ergo's entirely way way different fairing and better wind management , different electronics pkg , longer warranty and more i am forgetting but yes they share a basic design/platform engine trans

[@texlee1640]

@@justsomedude445 Here, I fixed it for you: cheaper/crappier suspension, less aggressive seating position and ergos, taller/wider fairing (better wind management duh), electronics package is the same just named Explorer mode instead of Rally mode, longer warranty like most Husky products over KTM. But where it counts and matters they have the same underpinnings and it boils down to being a more road worthy version of the 890 R that's better all around than the 890 S.

[@justsomedude445]

@@texlee1640 platform sharing , standard in the auto industry for almost a hundred years

[@michaelh6002]

Another heavy street bike, why would anybody want a heavy motorcycle off road?

[@BurtoniMotors]

It’s not a dirt bike, it’s an adventure bike. Yes it weighs more, but you get a bike than can go 10,000+ miles without a major service and carry 200lbs of luggage without an issue. You can’t be lightweight and do

[@michaelh6002]

@@BurtoniMotors KTM 390, continental divide trail 3000 miles total trip 5500 miles been there done that with light weight ADV bike. Never did I say I wish I had a heavier motorcycle for this trip.

[@miro_s]

In my opinion for a bike to feel stable at highway speeds and not be blown around by airflows, it has to be near the 200kg mark. it matters where the weight is tho. So I’m not to worried about this aspect of the norden.

[@michaelh6002]

@@miro_s Yes sir you are correct the heavier the motorcycle the better it rides on the highway my world stays off the highway as much as possible. In the world of dual sport or ADV riding it’s a give-and-take you just have to choose the correct tool best for your job. Lighter weight motorcycles are just more fun . I sold A so called middleweight BMW F800 GS and bought a KTM 390 adventure and it was a great decision for me. I ride alone often away from paved roads I need to know I can pick up my bike in fall.

[@miro_s]

@@michaelh6002 yes, agreed. If you stay off-road, get an enduro at around 100kg and forget about travelling at more than 60mph. But if you start to look at dual sport for transfer between off-road paths, you won’t find much lighter than 150kg (eg the crf, the 690 or the 701). Even your 390 is 160kg and not especially off-road capable (same suspension as the 901, btw). For an adventure bike which you want to cruise for hours at a decent speed with luggage (and forget pillions), 200kg is still relatively on the light side in my view. Lyndon Poskitt’s Basil Bike is purpose built, worth £35k+ and still around 165kg dry (and still too heavy for serious off-road according to him). The only production adverture/travel bike at that sort of weight I know of is the AJP Pr7. If you know of others, please let me know.