Husqvarna Norden 901 Review | The Ultimate Adventurer?

The adventure category gets hotter for 2022, as the Husqvarna Norden 901 finally comes to reality. Fagan jets off to the Azores to sample the goods...
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[@rushiiiop]

i don't know how 44teeth manage to get statham to do bike reviews with them, awesome

[@mickenoss]

😂

[@SquidMissile1]

This is budget Statham

[@jeeewhyyypheee]

Wait until you get duet from Statham and Sue Perkins

[@username3746]

@@SquidMissile1 When you order Statham from Wish

[@zeinpaputungan1198]

Hahahahaha🤣🤣

[@paulvanhout9695]

Stunning roads and scenery; perfect place to test an adventure motorbike. 901 looks like a great traveler and all-rounder. As always a spot on review.

[@stevecade857]

My thoughts too. If there is a better place to test the Norden I'd like to hear about it.

[@joaolourenco2621]

Its Portugal baby! 😍🇵🇹

[@davetalton6939]

Sat feeling sorry for myself after a crash at the weekend and 44 teeth turn up to brighten my day up!

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Hope your body is in one piece and your bike isn't too rough.

[@davetalton6939]

@@thepassionofthegoose5472 it will live to race again, I’m not to bad just a bit sore and pi553d off. But thanks for asking mate, much appreciated.

[@christiangrendel9893]

Keep your chin up mate. I met a gorgeous woman from Sweden at the weekend. She didn't want to sleep with me, but she did help me build my new furniture 🙄

[@davetalton6939]

@@christiangrendel9893 😂😂😂😂 thanks buddy.

[@rider6.0]

Hope you recover well

[@Wilberon_McBane]

This. This is the review I've been waiting for!!! Properly loving it. Strong work as always mate! 👊😎

[@BoogiemanMoto]

“Perhaps the other tester crashing the bike skewed his opinion” 😂😂🤣 Well done man. Seriously awesome review and thank you so much for putting it together. I couldn’t stop laughing and smiling the whole time.

[@tompage8674]

Who are they referring to?

[@soloq6690]

@@tompage8674 VisorDown maybe?

[@jamiemcgrory1964]

@@soloq6690 yeah looks like they rag on the handling so possible. Nothing in their video/review about stacking it though...

[@wobblysauce]

Have to admit, some of the transitions did look somewhat tricky... and easy to overcook it.

[@i_dodge_trees]

@@wobblysauce i have an 890r, the front can be a little washy off road when you're REALLY pushing it, but you can ride the fuckin tires off it otherwise and it just goes.

[@simonthomas5367]

Brilliant stuff! One of the best (if not THE best!) Norden reviews I’ve seen. This was already in my top 3 with the Adventure 890 and Tiger 900 but now it’s defo on top! Thx guys.

[@BRUNO5979]

Great video and glad you enjoyed the island where I live. By the way, the flowers that you see constantly on the roads are hydrangeas. Keep up the good work.

[@_marcus_does_]

That looked like a fun trip! These adventure bikes are great aren't they. More of this please.

[@OSR_1]

Love Sao Miguel and the Azores islands in general. Cracking watch - what a bike!

[@kevinfletcher7471]

Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish , few belly laughs along the way ...only me n marquez could have saved that, it's true your right up there Jason 👍 top job

[@Lineman22705]

Frikn love these videos and content. All of it. I have yet to see one where the both of you sit down and explain how this all started and what you did prior and how it became so big. Would love to see that

[@olivierdamiron7279]

Best 901 review of all the interwebs so far. Well done guys! Awesome!

[@stevemiller8825]

Funny, pithy, informative. Dollops of character and the perfect blend of bike and location. Great review.

[@NunoMPS46]

I truly enjoyed every minute of this review. I think the bike looks fantastic and I’m hoping to see it live soon… I might “need” to add a fifth bike to my garage. ;) And about São Miguel… I love this island, been there twice already and currently planning to go back in 2022 with some friends and our own bikes shipped from Lisbon.

[@sickunit2096]

Great video, Al. I wanted one when they debuted now I REALLY want one.

[@Nothern_King]

Awesome review man, how much fun you were having really came through

[@dankorolyk5917]

Brilliant job with the episode as usual!

[@jeremy44mag]

Finally. An unbiased review.thanks for reviewing the bike itself and not simply comparing it to he ktm 890 adventure R. That was getting old. Thanks for reviewing the husky for what it is. Adventure/touring motorcycle. You rock

[@actstuntcam]

Loved this video. You made this bike look so cool and so fun. Even before you said it was a bike that gave confidence, it was really clear that you felt comfortable on it. Those sketchy wet conditions reminded me so much of New Zealand. You guys have so much skill and courage. I just don't have the necessary skills to ride these high-tech bikes - maybe back when I was in my 20s... Your throttle control must be off the planet.

[@HolyMoleyJoelyPoley]

FAGAN this is one of your best reviews mate. Funny and informative with stunning scenery- what a place! You were your most confident here. Really enjoyed your video! And - OH WOULD YOU FUCK OFF, WE’RE FILMING HERE! - great editing!

[@hallstuart6604]

Yes!! Been waiting for this one!!

[@nick636]

Nice riding Nige, splendid scenery, top review as always.

[@chet3215]

This review was so glowing it really makes me want to hear the one referred to at the end now.

[@rider6.0]

Excellent riding! Looks so much fun! 👍

[@RunnerRemRem]

Superb editing. Loved the video.

[@sickunit2096]

I love the idea of it freewheeling into corners. I like a 2 stroke in the woods.

[@andrewwiltse8882]

Gorgeous riding! Thanks for sharing gentleman👍🍻 44T♥️

[@woweeoi11]

Been waiting on this one. Firstly Sao Miguel is an absolute wonderland! Great place to visit, even more so in the summer. Bike seems dreamy and Al your literally top tier brother, the best.

[@Marc99999]

Did that lake on this very track, but walking, 15 years ago. Dreamt about putting wheels there. Lucky guys! Cheers from Canarias.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

It might share a ton of parts with its sister company… but there’s something more desirable about the Huskie for me.

[@alexknaak2468]

You guys are great.Thanks for reviewing bikes how we actually want to ride them and not just what the marketing wants us to think.

[@98luckyneon]

The opening couple minutes of this video is legendary/ great review as always

[@dockerandy]

had my eye on one so thanks for the heads up !!

[@chrishemming9976]

Great ride Stathe

[@nigelcnash]

As a life-long Nigel, I do appreciate the intimacy of our conversations. May I call you Al?

[@germaniack]

Great review! I always appreciate a good tank humping! How did you find the weight of the Norden? On paper it reads like more but were you able to contrast weight difference between the KTMs? Anything you'd change right away if you owned the bike?

[@simonhadley2004]

Excellent review as always, just missing boothy and mossy for the high jinks, if you were altogether on that bike, i can only see deportation🤣🤣

[@SkuStyle]

I'm buying this bike, waited along time for it. Happy 44Teeth dropped this review! Thank you boys!

[@ibhandlebar]

Best review ever, love your attitude.

[@marcjohnson7734]

Hilariously great reviews mind nige! Proper good review

[@nathanboeger978]

I think it's one of the best looking ADV bikes ever made. It's stunning and to combine that with the KTM 890 platform, what a machine. I want one so bad my gentleman parts hurt.

[@paulfern78]

The surf is pumping behind statho in that intro!!!🌊🌊

[@neilhutton1528]

You just needed to drop the mike gangster stylee at the end there for video perfection. Loving your work.

[@diamondmidnightgardener]

Benny Harvey RIP - miss ya big man, gone but not forgotten.

[@leewatkeys9065]

Great video and some super riding skills 👍🏻

[@JayBCC23]

2 videos in 2 days. We are being spoiled 😂 keep up the good works lads 👌

[@paulfastbikes361]

Great review Alistair. I'm soon to be 60 currently ride a 1200 multistrada looking for small downsize food for thought

[@mac46rr]

Fantastic review from The Stath 😁👍🏍 The longer I watched the more I liked the looks………….of the bike 😬🙂!

[@Bigyin600]

Safe to say all the off road training and Rally riding has made you all the better for that test Nige. Excellent review of the bike with the usual quality commentary but a question for the Azores council looking at about 17.30 on the vid. What kind of sadist pervert builds a road out of mixed sections of deep sand and then fucking cobbles both of which when wet are "interesting/fucking lethal" Nice to see Lyndon popping his head in and you are right about his positivity having watched pretty much all his Races to Places and Dakar from the start. Top Bloke.

[@SBarbati]

That’s what makes 44teeth the best on this segment of bike reviewers. These guys really enjoy riding a motorcycle and have fun doing it, while some others journalists are just too serious and boring.

[@SBarbati]

@@SpearfishingWalrus my comment was about other channels who do bike reviews. I wasn’t saying anything specifically about this bike even though I’ve seen some boring reviews of this bike too. I just appreciate the way 44teeth does their reviews against other KZbin channels, that’s all.

[@rogerkay8603]

Norden was a decent bomb sight in WWII, sounds like a decent bike too. Not keen on the looks myself but seems like a cracking go anywhere tourer, cheers Nige :)

[@joaolourenco2621]

Did you had some "especial" beer from Azores? 🍺 Awesome bike, awesome video, as allways!! 🥰 Good to see you in Portugal lands 🇵🇹

[@gnarshread]

Well thanks for the new bike and new bucket list travel destination.

[@mitchellmatthews716]

Seen the other aforementioned review and my first thought straight away was to wait for the 44 teeth review before I believe anything. But not only that your videos are always a good laugh and not just about the bikes. Thumbs up Statham. Boothy pulled the short straw I assume riding the z650rs ha-ha.

[@joeyg29jgjg]

Imagine the short straw being flown out and given a press bike. Damn these guys got great jobs lol

[@vidiot9000]

Jason you convinced me to buy the Svartpilen 701, now you are going to be responsible for my next bike purchase! Great job thank you!

[@Enonymouse_]

"Look at the lovely flowers.. " *pops a wheelie* :D

[@DeeoMaika]

Best review of the Norden to date. Good job. If only you had your camera under the sun shade.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Looking good! All that rally experience is paying off in dividends.

[@philipjames3526]

I bought a Street 765 r/s, and more recently a Thruxton r/s on the back of 44teeth videos. Now just booked a trip to the Azores - 44teeth = peak influencers 🤣

[@jeymisantana621]

This is a great video. I hope to get the Norden 901 next year. I also like the Africa Twin.

[@defylifeadventure]

Brilliant. Love the little diss of the 'other publication'. Thumbs up from me.

[@hubert1142]

That was mega, Statham. Had no idea this place existed. Noice, Nige.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Neither did I until I landed there!

[@johnirvine3346]

@@FortyFourTeeth There is an airport? Figured you went by raft!

[@Chrisrides]

The bike looks and sounds like it's amazing but shout out to the location. What a fantastic sandbox playground!!

[@fuatdomanic]

Thanks for another fun video. I definitely like the bike yet I suspect that it may be more top heavy than the 890. Though you seem very pleased about the bike, did you notice any difference of cg between Norden and 890? Tia 🖖

[@mikyGTT]

Another top video from the 44Teeth boys. Are you considering doing something at the NEC this year?

[@DangerMouseFN]

Regarding your blocked ear - it could be an earwax occlusion/blockage which can be softened with olive oil and removed with microsuction privately. Or it may be a eustachian tube dysfunction which can (most of the time) be remedied with a nasal decongestant spray. Lots of love from a track daying, bike loving, Audiologist and earwax removing, 44 Teeth fanboy 😊

[@ianross225]

Great review and great range of terrain. Is there a cobbles to sand mode? You never know. Q: is the screen any good? The 890 variants don’t get great reviews and pretty fundamental to an “adventure” bike that for the bulk sold will be on tarmac. With a few cobbles. Thanks.

[@ericgustafsson9008]

Always enjoy your videos! What about wind protection and turbulence for you?

[@1MrBryn]

I don't even have any desire to own an ADV bike, but I'd buy this on looks alone. Bloody gorgeous

[@LambChopRides]

Wow wow wow, gutted I didn't get an invite to this 😫

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Sorry dad

[@snipermart]

Great bike paired with a amazing place to test it!👍

[@2stroke4me]

There are rumours about a smaller (500cc twin) version? That would really make my day! Hopefully the Norden comes in some more cheerful colours too. I love the 2-stroke engine braking part :-)

[@danbrown6255]

Great content as always 🤟🏼😎👍🏼

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Thanks Dan 👊🏼

[@ILoveMyBikes]

I’ve been there! Sadly not on one of those or any moped. Nice vid.

[@NK-dl2nc]

Great looking bike 👍 Nice gig for Lyndon pisspot as well.

[@darthonutube]

Great to see it in action, but one thing I want to hear about is the cable clutch..! I love my 701 (since new in ‘16) and LOVE hydraulic clutches - and no, I’ve had zero slave problems - especially with my Clake One Light fitted. I’ve been waiting for the 901 since we first heard of it, but… Then I saw it had an ‘accounts department decided’ cable! :-( Unless they have managed to get it Honda light (which I doubt) I’m sadly gonna have to pass and just remain in love with my 701.

[@PCERules]

Great video, looks a hoot!

[@acdcjonnyboy]

Awesome video, as always!! Does anybody know what publication Al was referring to? Lol

[@-DC-]

Bloody good review Nige 👍

[@simonrobinson7536]

Great review

[@Rayk76]

I love that bike, and what a phenomenal place for a proper adventure test, that is all

[@luckylarrikin1439]

Wow, I'm super interested now in the 901.

[@MotoMedicine904]

The styling hints a lot at the old KTM 990 Adventure from the mid 2000's. The front end shape especially

[@fozzy1717]

44 teeth , do the best bike reviews, bike sounds spot in, will be keeping my 790r though as I ride off-road and prefer the explorer suspension 👍

[@themorganator]

definitely going to test ride it now.

[@marcoluoma3770]

Looks fun for a two-day test. I wonder about cost of service intervals, infamous KTM “reliability,” etc.

[@clarebabes]

The plants are hydrangeas and I have them in my garden, so not island specific I’m afraid. The Azores look amazing! On my bucket list now 🏍

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Thanks for ruining my day

[@FosterKittenFarm]

"Only me and Marc could have safed that".... 😂😂😂👍

[@4tech69]

Something that I didn't hear mentioned. This is slightly more suspension than the Adventure and less that and the R. So it makes it the middle option.

[@tellthetruth2215]

Not a "TOAD" fan then Nige? BEEEEF...lets 'avit!!! Quality review mate 👍

[@Ben-rq5re]

Considering the price difference between this / the 890R and the T7, would you take this or the T7 Rally with a trick suspension upgrade..?

[@Jabbaaaaaa1]

Been looking forward to this one. Was super psyched for this release and visor down really shit on my cornflakes when their review came out. Good to have the balance restored 😅

[@christiangrendel9893]

Shit on my Cornflakes 🤣🤣🤣

[@XLAdvRider]

It does LOOK GREAT (and rides great from what I hear) and that's really the main answer to the "why?" question. It's a "goldilocks" in-between the 890ADV and 890R that looks "cooler." Nothing wrong with that. KTM wisely using Husky to expand their market to a much larger, younger and less dirt-savvy market. I'm more the 890R type and would find the 43mm forks lacking. I'm also disappointed they promised a "class leading lightness" in 2019 but did not deliver even with the thinner forks and slightly smaller tank. I rode my Tiger 900 Rally Pro here to Colombia from California and it's amazing but feeling a little envious of the Norden's suspension travel, 18" rear and lower cog.

[@gofres]

This looks stunning. Can you guys post the route please? Would love to do this as soon as the bloody bug f**ks off!

[@storegga]

Can't believe Kelly Slater was reviewing that bike in front of them waves 🌊 instead of surfing them with Chad (aka Warchild) too. Vaya con Dios Statham. Same boat as Ur mates, I've not had a bike since mt10 launch bought it same day, and got rid in lockdown. The Norden seems like a great option. Tenere will be hard to not test anyway

[@hkeg80]

Excellent video as always, and wow, what a great looking bike, except the headlight, that round retro style look is not my thing, if I were to buy one a replacement headlight would be first on my list of mods.

[@baldrick650]

The Dennis Norden looks spicy!

[@ianross225]

Half expect him to shuffle into view with a clipboard. “If you’re one of those people………”. Could be worse. At least it’s not the 901 Glitter.

[@RupertU]

What a great bike and what a great job Al has

[@GL0BETREKKER]

The bike looks stunning! Great review as always! What's the price of the bike though? Perhaps I missed it.

[@LushmanGB]

Good work Nigel, and chad is funny to, I recognise him from the bike social/Bennetts videos