VOLUME 58 ISSUE 48 NOVEMBER 30, 2021 P93
market boldly. It's not looking
like anything else out there,
that's for sure. With standard
integrated fog/visibility lighting
and a bold, round headlight
anchoring a more wind-friendly
fairing, we get it. We have
grown a bit tired of the floating
headlight ADV look-next-door.
Norden brings a fresh face, like
it or not. Oh, I hope you like
black, because that's your only
choice this year.
This is more than good (or
bad, depending on the eye
of the beholder) looks. The
ergonomic package follows the
styling's lead with a unique-to-
family wind screen, fuel tank,
shrouds, seat system and rear
panels.
Fuel capacity is about a liter
less, or 1/3 gallon, and is a
completely new tank design.
Narrower at the feet and with a
different overall shape, the Nor-
den feels wider at the knees,
slims up for stand-over compli-
ance and control, then widens
out again for the seat. I don't
compliment Austrian-made
Capable and
comfortable,
the Norden 901
seems to scream
that mantra as you
ride it. It is set up
for smoothness,
not aggression.
