Back in January, we found evidence that Husqvarna was working on an uprated version of their hit adventurer, the Norden 901; today, that beastie has been rolled out to benefit our good industry of versatile tourers – and she’s touting a rather nice $15,799 USD price tag.
Let’s dig into the particulars, shall we?
The Norden 901 Expedition is a more all-inclusive Norden 901, with accessories as standard for the ‘premium’ factor and suspension to die for. The same 889cc heart runs 105hp and 100Nm of pull with the original WP APEX unit upgraded to the same system found in the KTM 890 Adventure R. The end result is a fully adjustable WP XPLOR unit with 20mm of extra travel and “the opportunity to fine-tune the compression, rebound, and preload settings to create a personalized set-up.”
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Norden’s all-new 2023 Norden 901 Expedition model. Media sourced from Husqvarna.Naturally, uprated floating duties lead to an increased wheelbase, a 21mm higher seat, and a ground clearance increase of 18mm – all of which benefit the machine’s purported ~20lb weight increase from 449.7lb to 472.8lb (sans fuel).
For hardware, the Norden 901 Expedition carries a switchable ABS with Offroad mode and another three (Street, Rain, and Explorer) to complement the bike’s Easy Shift function, Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC) and cornering-sensitive traction control to “allow for nine levels of adjustable rear wheel slip (in Explorer mode).”
Norden’s all-new 2023 Norden 901 Expedition model. Media sourced from Husqvarna.Part of the perk with the Norden’s Expedition is that benefits like adjustable heated grips, a Touring Windshield, and a pre-fitted 36L Side Bag Set come as standard; these are typically a part of Husqvarna Motorcycles’ Technical Accessories and only available for an extra bit of green, so it’s nice to see Husqvarna toss all that on with the new center stand, engine guard, and Connectivity Unit to boot.
Speak of the devil, downloading Huskie’s app will give riders connectivity via Bluetooth, with everything from downloadable maps, Turn-by-Turn+ navigation, Call-In, Call-Out, and the ability to view real-time traffic information available mid-scoot.
Of course, where would Huskie’s new addition be without a Functional Apparel Collection to make her look good? Expect to see some seriously matchy-matchy Huskers out on the 2023 roads (and sporting some serious tunes, too, with the volume controls right on the handlebars).
Norden’s all-new 2023 Norden 901 Expedition model. Media sourced from Husqvarna.Do you like the Norden 901 Expedition? Take a gander at the technical specifications below, and be sure to leave us your thoughts.
2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Specs
| Norden 901 | Norden 901 Expedition | |
| Engine type | 2 cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC parallel twin | 2 cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC parallel twin |
| Displacement | 889 cc | 889 cc |
| Bore/stroke | 90.7/68.8 mm | 90.7/68.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Starter/battery | Electric starter/12V 10Ah | Electric starter/12V 10Ah |
| Transmission | 6 gears | 6 gears |
| Fuel system | DKK Dellorto (Throttle body 46 mm) | DKK Dellorto (Throttle body 46 mm) |
| Control | 4 valves per cylinder / DOHC | 4 valves per cylinder / DOHC |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Engine oil | Motorex, Power Synth SAE 10W-50 | Motorex, Power Synth SAE 10W-50 |
| Primary drive | 39:75 | 39:75 |
| Final drive | 16:45 | 16:45 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid-cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Clutch | Cable-operated PASC Slipper clutch | Cable-operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Engine management/ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Traction control | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode opt.) | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode standard) |
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Subframe | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Handlebar | Aluminum, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm | Aluminum, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm |
| Front Suspension | WP APEX-USD Ø 43 mm | WP XPLOR-USD Ø 48 mm |
| Adjustability | Compression, Rebound | Compression, Rebound, Preload |
| Rear Suspension | WP APEX-Monoshock | WP XPLOR-Monoshock |
| Adjustability | Rebound, Preload | Compression high/low speed Rebound, Preload |
| Suspension travel front/rear | 220 mm / 215 mm | 240 mm / 240 mm |
| Front brake | 2 x 4-piston caliper, radially mounted, brake disc Ø 320 mm | 2 x 4-piston caliper, radially mounted, brake disc Ø 320 mm |
| Rear brake | 2-piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 260 mm | 2-piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 260 mm |
| ABS | Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) | Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Wheels front/rear | Tubeless Aluminum spoked wheels 2.50 x 21”; 4.50 x 18” | Tubeless Aluminum spoked wheels 2.50 x 21”; 4.50 x 18” |
| Tires front/rear | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 R 21; 150/70 R 18 | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 R 21; 150/70 R 18 |
| Chain | X-Ring 520 | X-Ring 520 |
| Silencer | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Steering head angle | 25.8° | 25.8° |
| Triple clamp offset | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Trail | 106.9 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,513 mm ± 15 mm / 59.5 in ± 0.6 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 252 mm / 9.9 in | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Seat height | 854 / 874 mm; 33.6 / 34.4 in | 875 / 895 mm; 34.4 / 35.2 in |
| Tank capacity (approx.) | 19.0 liters / 5.0 gallons | 19.0 liters / 5.0 gallons |
| Dry Weight | 201 kg / 443.1 lb | 211.5 kg / 466.2 lb |
| Weight (without fuel, approx) | 204 kg / 449.7 lb | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| ABS Modes | Street (cornering sensitive) / Offroad | Street (cornering sensitive) / Offroad |
| Ride Modes | Street, Rain, Offroad, Explorer optional | Street, Rain, Offroad, Explorer standard |
| Engine Management Systems | MTC, MSR, Easy Shift | MTC, MSR, Easy Shift |
| Cruise Control | Original Equipment | Original Equipment |
| Heated grips & seats | Technical Accessories | Rider seat and grips are heated |
| Connectivity (TA*) | Turn-by-Turn+ Navigation*, Call-In*, Call-Out*, Music Selection* | Connectivity Unit, Turn-by-Turn+ Navigation, Call-In, Call-Out, Music Selection |
| Technical Accessories available | Connectivity Unit, TPMS, heated grips & seats | TPMS |