Husqvarna Norden 901

The Husqvarna Norden 901 has been unveiled globally. It’s by far one of the best-looking adventure tourers we’ve ever seen, and you can read all about it in our report here. 

The Norden 901’s sleek, retro yet modern styling from the concept bike has been carried over to the production version. The motorcycle features all-LED lighting with integrated fog lamps. The Norden's feature list includes a TFT instrument console with optional smartphone connectivity, mounting points for panniers, high-mounted exhaust, knuckle guards, and cruise control. 

The Norden 901 adventure bike’s heart is based on the new KTM 890 Duke’s parallel-twin motor. In the ADV, the 889cc Euro5/ BS6-compliant engine makes 104.6PS, 100Nm. It is enhanced by a range of electronics, including  three-level riding modes, three-level cornering traction control system, and a two-level cornering ABS. The bike also gets a quickshifter for its 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch. 

The Husqvarna Norden 901 comes kitted with a long-travel, fully adjustable 43mm WP Apex USD front fork and a preload and rebound-adjustable monoshock from WP. Anchoring the bike are twin 320mm disc brakes up front and a 260mm disc at the rear. It rolls on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR knobby tyres. The bike gets a 19-litre fuel tank and tips the scales at 204kg (without fuel). At 854mm, the seat is also fairly tall. 

The motorcycle goes up against the Triumph Tiger 900 range, Ducati Multistrada 950, and the KTM 890 Adventure.