Norden 901 Review: Easiest adventure bike I've tried!

[@NomadSweden]

You could review a vacuum cleaner. Doesn’t matter. It’s always entertaining. 👍🏻

[@DragosDreamer1989]

8:36 - From what I know, rims are tubeless, but it is so because the spokes simply have a sort of gasket around the hole where they attach to the rim? An 1190 KTM owner told me that in time, those gaskets fail and start leaking air and you end up using a tube anyway.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

i sincerely hope not... its one of my favorite features :o but what you say seems plausible... :/

[@justsomedude445]

32000 miles on a 1090r and i did not have that but it wouldnt be the end of the world if so , would kinda suck 🤞

[@catdaddy3302]

I rode mine in the Arkansas 500 last weekend. It’s the perfect bike for riding the Ozarks.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Hey man, awesome review! Love the honesty and humor (as always). It looks like a very well thought out bike and I can't wait to ride it. Thanks so much for the mention, I really appreciate it!! 👊🍻Cheers

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you for making such and awesome, useful and mentionable video :D

[@dochonk961]

A perfect review. Thank you very much!!

[@BlackThor15]

What a great review video Diogo, well done!! Truly awesome to see a fellow countryman sharing great videos in a highly competitive KZbin motorcycle niche, you're our 88MiguelOliveira of KZbin!! 👍👍

[@bill8125]

Cheguei aqui pela mota mas fiquei rendido pela forma como fizeste o review! Grande entertainer com muito bom conteúdo. Parabéns e muita sorte!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Estes sao os melhores comentários de ler! :D obrigado Nuno! Por acaso acho que tenho sido feliz cas reviews que tenho feito. Espreita o da T7 e da Himalayan (e eata semana sai o da Fantic Caballero Rally). Boas curvas!

[@justsomedude445]

a ktm 890 in a tuxedo , i like that ! well done , i like mine after some aftermarket mods its amazing good. agree with all you said , the stock suspension and lack of a hydro clutch those 2 things they cheaped out on sorry but as a 6 time now ktm owner i expected better in both of those ways but both fixed this bike is absolutely pure magic , seat of the pants feel it feels like half the size and weight of my 1090r which was well set up for me resprung/revalved ect. but with about the same peak hp , electronics which im not usually a fan of at all , rode the 1090r with both ABS&TCS off almost always , but this bikes is very easy to navigate and unobtrusive , well it is in 'Explorer' mode anyway which is 100% req in my opinion

[@RazzyBCF]

Glad you are happy with it! I would probably go with the 890 adventure R but won't hold it against you :p . Keep up the great vids mate.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I would go for the R too, honestly! I mean, why not? Its this but even more off-road oriented... i wont say no to that :D

[@justsomedude445]

i wish wish wish i could have got the "R"'s upgraded suspension but i sprung for the Tractive shock and drop in fork units so that will more than fix the problem just at a $ i feel like i shouldnt have had to spend , same with the hydro clutch Rottweiler makes a kit

[@JohannesDalen]

Man I love watching your videos now that I can recognize so many places! That dry river at the start, is that Teiju? I've only seen it very full.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

No, its Zezere (that goes into the Tejo river). but you have been there nevertheless, on your first tour in Portugal, last day :)

[@ktmfatherandson]

Mais um excelente video. Experimentei essa máquina na estrada e gostei bastante

[@cambag77]

Didn't mention how good looking it is! One of the few adv which are universally well liked. But the biggest selling point is that you seem genuinely happy. Francois' video kicked ass, he explained best where the norden fits in IMO. Unicorn material? Finally lost you to Mr. Bond's side? Good seeing you enjoying this much, dude.

[@glinleyt]

The Norden ticks a lot of boxes it seems! I find it pig ugly to look at unfortunately. The new T7 with larger tank and new suspension is my favourite. Great review as usual buddy!

[@piergiorgiodinoi6191]

Great review as always, dude! Norden is a great bike, with a silhouette that reminds me the ktm 990 adv (a plus for me). The only thing I don't like are the suspensions :(

[@ADVENTUREISCALLINGOFFROAD]

Grande review!!!

[@noelbrown6771]

Hey, like the blue shirt. Nice contrast against the green foliage. Breaks it up. Keeps it from being too monochromatic. IDK, can't help it. Lol.

[@kallehagstrom-adventuresincl]

Always enjoy your videos Diogo, and this was no exception. Great work!

[@boy86192]

Love this Bike. Just bought her some weeks ago

[@lylemacdonald6672]

In the flesh they are great looking machines and reports are universally positive.

[@tiger6102]

Can you please do a long-term review of this bike.

[@RoscoRide]

I absolutely love my 22’ Husqvarna FE501S this bike sounds like an awesome ride also,

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I never tried the 500s! Ktm or husq.... everyone says they are amazing! Can you use it on the road if you need to ride for instance 150km to an event or something?

[@RoscoRide]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse Yes I like to use it for trails and class 4 rides here in New England and is competitive right out of the box as a dual sport in New England Trail Rider events. I have added a tall soft aftermarket Enduro engineering seat and even after 65 miles you start feeling it but if I was going to go on long events that aren’t as technical another bike like the 901 would be perfect!

[@kellyheath6293]

Picking mine up in a few days. Hoping it’s dependable.

[@TaavP]

great review and with that great mood that we are used to

[@oliviermagere]

Excellent review, entertaining and good structure. Going to check if you did something about the best scramblers for urban riders who want to go on easy/medium trails on weekends

[@teags603]

I hope you get to test an Aprilia Tuareg 660 soon! I've ad one for a few months and its great!

[@teamgas]

Great review as always, love your channel! This is high on my list for my next bike. Mt main concern is i would need it to do touring with a pillion and as usual finding a review for how it carries pillions is always very difficult! i noticed you had a pillion in one sequence what are your thought? thanks Guy

[@bocolis88]

Very nice video! Loved the review just found the channel keep up the good work!

[@sorin.n]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this! ✌

[@miguelprando_959]

Onesto e preciso .... come al solito .... ah dimenticavo ... anche molto simpatico. Saluti dall'Italia e buon divertimento :-)

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Grazie amico, per la visione e il commento! come al solito :D

[@markrenton5791]

On that trail 2:00 if you come to a plaze it is to hard to ride. Is it possible to turn around a bike that big?

[@miguelfidalgo827]

Great video, once again 🔥

[@marvinm.8822]

hello, wich type of engine guard you have attached? from wich company, the look really good.

[@gsteve9129]

By the way, excellent video. I’m enjoying my Norden also.

[@DamijanBajecdami]

Great review. I have Norden and i agree with everything in video. wich tipe of crash bars are on Norden?

[@deanguenther3238]

Also would like to know the brand of crash bar please. Excellent work!

[@renaatmarchand5852]

So fun to watch, your presentations are lively and fun. Got mine since June 1st here in Canada and she went in for the 1000km service. I mentioned the same issue: 5th-6th neutral scare and they 're-learned' my gearbox. Not sure what the procedure is actually called. My son will be in Portugal for work in about two weeks so I asked him if he could get me the CrossPro bars, upper and lower, the best looking set. So far I did not hear back from CrossPro. Are they out of stock? How easy do they mount onto the bike? Keep up the good work, we are a Belgian family, planning to visit Portugal for the first time ever late Summer. Would love to go on a tour with you, even considering shipping my own bike over and stay the winter-spring over on the warmer side of the planet. Cheers and Ciao

[@OmotardOfegante]

bom review e concordo. é uma bela máquina

[@pellegrinoinmoto]

such a good video! reaaaally interesting. which crash bar are those? thank you!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hey there! they crashbars are from Crosspro =)

[@pellegrinoinmoto]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse I think the best one as design. grazie!

[@stavrozinio]

great review. loving the bike.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

However the bike i loved was my triumph daytona 900. So much stompy torque. But it needed keeping an eye on sprag clutches for example but what a lovely bike. Tdue character and no worse than the BMW and far cheaper, nicer to ride but my hands got numb from vibration through the handlebars but careful about speeding as they took off big time above 5000rpm and were great on petrol below 5000rpm but above that at 6000 upto 9000 red line it drank so did fazer and vfr but it was far superior if you cruised and id get a good 50 mpg below 80Mpg in top. The later 955 engine after 2002 was far more reliable with a great crank but earlier ones looked prettier but could be a handful with dodgy fuel injection etc.

[@danieljulia9117]

Hi! What about these side pannier racks? Looks nice and small, but how do they perform? Cheers

[@EgisMore]

What's the crash bars that are on the bike?

[@VictorTeste-o6c]

Can you comment on the reliability of the Norden? I am considering buying one. Thank you.

[@tiagodelgado2109]

Diogo, podes partilhar pf a configuração das suspensões que utilizas nesta mota? Obrigado

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Vivas Tiago. Afinei tudo a olho, nao olei para as sugestoes do manual. Shock Pre-carga: 8 voltas (relogio/direita) Shock: 6 clicks contra-relogio Suspensao Compressao: 10 contra relogio Suspensao Rebound: 1 click contra relogio

[@JohannesDalen]

Great review - I have yet to ride a KTM that doesn’t feel well balanced.

[@CastilTrail]

Cuál es la marca o fabricante de tus barras de protección del depósito??

[@durtyred86]

Brand new biker here. New as in I've never ridden a bike before. I'm interested in this bike but I've been told it's not beginner friendly. I'm patient and tbh, won't be taking it on the highway for awhile. Is it really THAT advanced to the point where I should avoid it?? I'm 6'2" 240 pounds, this bike seems perfect.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Sorry, my previous reply was directed to a nother bike (i released today a video about the Fantic Caballero 500). I agree with your friends. A 200kg 100hp motorcycle is not ideal for a beginner. I am not saying that you will kill yourself with it, but it will take months/years until you can safely relax and actually enjoy the bike. Get some experience with a 250-500cc motorcycle (a few months is enough) before you decide to buy something this big/heavy/powerful/expensive. Perhaps you wont even want an adv bike...maybe along the way you will figure you prefer nakeds or sport bikes, or scramblers or whatever :)

[@durtyred86]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse I originally wanted the Husqvarna svartpilen 401 but I feel it may be too small for me and make me feel "shrimped" on the bike during longer runs, once I get comfortable enough to run long.

[@chrisbouris3699]

Suppose you want to go from Bragança to Portimão,through the secondary roads and dirt roads. What you choose? 901 or T7?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hey there! Both would be an excellent choice. I cant say that one is good and the other is bad. Personally i'd go for the Norden

[@MVDBR]

Excellent review god sir 👌

[@drumdave5495]

Great review. How is the pillion comfort?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

according to my girlfriend its more roomy than the T7, but she feels a tendency to fall back (I think the footpegs should be slightly lower so the pillions leg's weight would help keeping him/her in place. But overall comofrtable :) We didnt ride a lot together though, only a few dozen km :)

[@ashmindis]

Excellent , that you would buy KTM 890 Adventure R or Husqvarna Norden 901?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Personally, i would go for the 890. I prefer how the norden looks but i am a "form follows function" kind of guy. Less plastics, less weight, better suspensions... I think i'd want that :)

[@roo450]

good review 👌🏼

[@gsteve9129]

Please share the source of the engine and tank guards.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hey there, its crosspro: www.crosspro.pt/?idioma=en

[@kaalexey1684]

Hi, what brand is the crash bar?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hey there. Its from Crosspro :)

[@marcochavane3124]

Really torn between this and the Africa Twin for taking my wife on longer rides.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I would say probably the africa twin is more comfortable for long road distances. But i haven't tried one in a long time :o

[@marcochavane3124]

​@@OFFroadOFFcourse went to test drive an Africa Twin recently but it sold before I got to the dealership and I made a massive mistake... I walked next door to the KTM dealership and test rode an 890 Adventure R. Was sold on the platform after that but hated the headlight. That brought me back around to the Norden 901 and I am planning on getting one in a few weeks. Went ahead and sold my CRF300L Rally on Saturday to make some room in the garage for it.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

@@marcochavane3124 ahaha.. they are all good bikes so whatever you do, you will be fine :p

[@joshuaroe3021]

Any update on the reliability?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

So far so bueno, as far as I know (I stopped working with these bikes a few months ago...but when I left one of them was reaching 7.000km without any sign of problems). Its not much, but its something ^^

[@Macedonia270]

My wife and I would like to do a bike tour in Portugal. How can we contact you?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hey, thank you so much for the interest! Send me an email to [e-mail] or www.offroad-offcourse.co. I work as a freelancer guide and also as a guide for Jarvis Signature Tours :) (grahamjarvis.org)

[@oldrideradventure9848]

Bonjour c'est dommage que lorsque vous essayez une moto vous ne parlez pas des intervalles d'entretien. Sinon pour le reste c'est parfait!!!

[@x_Paulo_Nogueira_x]

This just reminds me of a Spanish youtuber words... 😇 ""MOTOSERRA, PAGA LA PROMO"" 😆 😂 🤣 ❤️✌️

[@jjp6263]

Darn! Now I have to sell my T7…

[@tuskenridertv2678]

Finally a ktm 890 that actually looks nice. Pitty for the poor suspension. Rebound adjustment and no compression? Really?

[@BNAdv]

ahhhh footsies in 🔥

[@janedman]

Once Huskvarna was made in sweden ho is owning the company now?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Ktm. Its all ktm group now. I dont know what % is made in austria, what % is made in sweeden, china, etc :o

[@Mike.4639]

Esqueceste um pormenor, o preço 😄 de resto, boa review, já li algures que a nível de fiabilidade é um pesadelo, um tipo que comprou uma nova e acho que lhe aconteceu quase tudo o que podia acontecer de mau, com o agravante que parece que a assistência da KTM/Husqy é do gênero de esticar o dedinho aos clientes. .i. 😄

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Vivas António, obrigado por veres e comentares! Opa, sabes que no geral quem está satisfeito cala-se, e quem tem problemas fala.. por isso é normal ficarmos com a sensação que todas as Nordens falham, quando se calhar só 0.2% das Nordens é que tiveram problemas. Logo por azar, foi a Norden de um youtuber :D Mas não sei... não tenho saber nem voto na materia :o

[@Mike.4639]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse , boas amigo, sempre um prazer ver os teus vídeos, já te disse e volto a dizer que és o único tipo no KZbin em Portugal que percebe de motas , o resto 😄 além do mais tens um sentido de humor que me fazes desatar a rir com as tuas saídas por isso vejo sempre os teus vídeos porque sei que vou aprender algo e dar umas gargalhadas . KTM s e Huskys nunca tive nenhuma mas tenho uma vozinha que me diz que devem ser como o pessoal que tinha Ducatis nos anos 80 a 2000 e quando era para ir a Jerez não conseguiam fazer 100 km sem ter uma avaria 😄 aliás, acho que tens um vídeo em que uma começa a arder.👍

[@Ian-bq7gp]

It seems very rugged and solid and will take a hammering. You have those AJP in Portugal and you guys seem to like a functional solid beater that will last and not blow up or cost BMW prices. Over rated yuppee bikes in my opinion. A triumph tiger secondhand are well designed with great triple engines but i question the mounting of crash bars on the engine casing but Alan Sanders did 50K going round africa and the world but in fact a suzuki DR6t0 or v strom 650 are better in real life. Thats my opinion, i just want to travel and have a basic cheaper bike, not some spec sheet king that costs a lot in real life. I did travel in australia with a 750 dollar suzuki gs750 four in 1987 that cost me £750 with around 750 AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND TOOK A HAMMERING 2 UP TO GO 90 MILES EACH WAY BEING THRASHED AT 100 MPH. GREAT ENGINES THAT NEVER BLEW UP AND IVE DESPATCHED GS850 SHAFT AND AN OLD SUZUKI GS1000E OF 1977 THAT WENT AROUND SEVERAL MATES, ENDING UP BEING THRASHED 300 MILES IN 2 AND A HALF HOURS RIGHT UP TO THE RED LINE WITH 70000 MILES on the clock. Ive loved suzuki engines since a lot and now have dr650. Also had vfr800, vfr750 a late one and yamaha 600 fazer i used for 18 months going to work on mainly motorway 100 miles a day. Great bikes i just basically changed chain sprockets, tyres, brake pads up to 40K miles when some scumbag stole it from a council estate in s w london. I bought it with 15K on the clock and it was 5 years old for £1400. A great bike. However if i got another bike for dependable travel with bomb proof reliability i wouldnt buy a vfr honda or even yamaha fazer but id get a 650 v strom suzuki. Cheaper to run, they rack up huge mileages and are better than honda vfr 750 or vfr800. Regulator rectifiers went. On the 750 twice in 35000 miles and on the 800 they fried the battery or drained it at 12k from new Then again at 16K then at 19K when i bought a quality mosfet electrex regulator rectifier which cost double the honda one at £110 new. Really made a hige difference. Electrex do great electrical components after market that far exceeded the awful genuine honda onrs on the 1999 vfr800FIX.

[@ruigodas]

It must be a great bike, but I don't think I dared ride where you were on the video, on those rocks, to much bike for me for off-road. I think I don't have your skills with "gordas".