The 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 is available just two years after its debut as a concept
model at EICMA.
The Adventure Tourer entered the US market in November 2021 and retailed at a base price
of $ 13,999.
At first glance, it shares many features with the KTM 890 Adventure, but is significantly
improved over its corporate cousin.
Take a closer look at what this bike offers:
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Weight, Suspension, and Handling.
Husqvarna built the Norden 901 as an intermediate bike between the two KTM adventure models.
Compared to the KTM 890 Adventure, this bike has a longer distance traveled (215 mm at
the rear and 220 mm at the front).
However, the 890 adventure exceeds the longest distance traveled.
This allows the north to approach the road and not be too high or too low.
The rear bump angle lowers the seat height by 33.6 inches at lower positions, which is
impractical.
However, despite the long suspension travel distance, Norden is very stable.
Husqvarna has taken an aerodynamic approach to bodywork and designed the bike to maintain
excellent stability off-road.
To fulfill the touring function, the Norden 901 was equipped with an easily accessible
remote control preload adjuster.
It is also controlled by a fully adjustable WPAPEX shock and a 43mm WPAPEX fork.
According to the official website, Norden weighs 204 kilograms, about 8 kilograms heavier
than the 890 Adventure.
But thanks to its compact ride quality and slim body, you won't notice any extra weight.
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Technology and Design.
While the Norden does not resemble the other orange bikes in the line, its design updates
are more than just for aesthetics.
The Norden has a large LED headlight that promotes aerodynamic efficiency as well as
fog lights that tuck into the bike’s body.
For a display, the Norden has a 5-inch, full-color TFT screen on the other side of the cockpit,
a 12-volt socket, and a shift light.
You can also spring for the Connectivity Unit, which comes with the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles
app for music control, smartphone pairing, and navigation.
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Accessories and Extra Equipment.
The Norden 901 offers three riding modes – cruise control and up-and-down shift, which are standard,
and an optional extra called the Explorer mode.
The bike also features an upgraded IMU that measures bike movement to a six-axis component
– an upgrade feature added to the Adventurer in 2020.
You can access the riding modes, and other rider aids through the buttons found on the
bike’s left bar.
You should also enjoy the new informative clocks with clear graphics and color.
However, the clocks might not be as impressive as you expect from KTM since they tend to
change with the riding modes, which can be disorienting.
Other add-ons to the Norden include: A taller windscreen, Touratech luggage, Heated grips
and seat pads, A lowering kit, and Akrapovič slip-ons.
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Comfort and Economy.
One of the most notable features of the 2022 Norden is the highly comfortable 854mm bike
seat that is neither too hard nor too narrow.
Despite its relatively large width, it manages to narrow along the fuel tank so that short
riders can comfortably reach the ground.
The bike also has cruise control and handguards designed for maximum, dry grip, even in heavy
rain.
In terms of fuel economy, the Norden runs a frugal motor like that of the KTM 890 Adventure
on a smaller fuel tank.
The official quote is 4.5liters/100kilometers, which equates to a 250-mile range.
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Wheels and Braking System.
The Norden 901 is fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires shod around tubeless spoked
wheels (21/18-inch wheelset.
The J. Juan braking system comes complete with stopping aids, such as: Off-road-oriented
modes, Lean-sensitive traction control, and Switchable Bosch cornering ABS
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Price.
The Norden 901 debuted in the US market at a base price of $13,999 and in Europe at £12,349.
Currently, the bike is only available in one color option – white/yellow/grey.
Also, despite being classified as a 2022 model, it entered dealerships in 2021.