RIDE REVIEW I 2023 HUSQVARNA NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION
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equipment that is ready for idi-
otic punishment (ask me how I
know). The raw-finish aluminum
beauty covers all the sensitive
bits of the Norden 901 underbel-
ly, from fuel tanks and petcocks
to the swingarm and everything
in-between. It's one of the only
Adventure-class standard skid
plates I've seen that is immune
to upgrades. It's legit.
The third upgrade is a group
of additions. We're talking
comfort here and Husqvarna's
product team threw factory-
installed wind protection and
heated accessories at Norden
901 Expedition buyers to up the
road-comfort ante and battle
buffeting at speed. A very tall
touring wind screen, heated
grips, and a heated seat (cozy)
all are standard fitments.
Next up is some tech. While the
Norden 901 Expedition follows
the original Norden and features
the gamut of electronic rider aids
on-board without need to upgrade
(Explorer Mode, Easy Shift, etc.)
the Expedition also includes the
connectivity unit to link up your
mobile device to the bike and
a headset via Bluetooth if you
choose.
Almost last on the goodies
list is the included luggage car
-
rier racking and soft-sided saddle
bags—a nice inclusion for those
looking to travel overnight with
their ADV bike. The Husqvarna-
branded soft bags are not the
highest-spec cargo equipment
in the market and showed some
wear after a flock of journalists
flogged them, but it's addition
still adds value, and the full
tubular steel racking is a great
platform for any luggage you
desire later.
Finally, there's also an included
GPS mount in the headlight
tower and a center stand is now
standard for easy, wheel-lofted
parking.
The power and
electronics make the
Norden 901 an efficient
pavement-pounder.
The new long-travel
suspension doesn't
hinder here.
