2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Review [21 Fast Facts]

The already hotly contested Adventure bike market is now glowing white-hot.

The already hotly contested Adventure bike market is now glowing white-hot. Enter the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901, a Scandinavian-inspired refinement of a proven Austrian platform.

According to my Swedish wife, Norden means ‘The North’ in Svenska, and the world got a glimpse of the Norden 901 prototype at EICMA in 2019, just before the global pandemic turned everything upside down. The Norden project quickly shifted gears to online engineering collaboration, field testing in isolated locales, and overcoming the challenges of a tight supply chain.

The result: A middleweight travel enduro that alchemizes high levels of on-piste performance, off-road prowess, and all-day ride comfort into a singular, aesthetically stunning package.

To put the Norden 901 to the test, Ultimate Motorcycling journeyed to the Azores, a small Portuguese island chain 500 miles west of Lisbon in the North Atlantic Ocean. Through 200+ miles of sub-tropical rain, loamy volcanic soil, and super slick tarmac, here are the 21 Fast Facts that you need to know about the all-new 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901.

Photography by Marco Campelli, KISKA, and Savage Division

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2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Specs

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DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Price: $13,999 MSRP

Derived from the KTM 890 Adventure platform, the Norden 901 is purpose-built for long-haul travel performance. The design ethos of the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 was to unify form with function from a uniquely Scandinavian perspective. With 105 horsepower and 74 ft-lbs of torque, the compact 889cc DOHC parallel-twin packs an incredible punch in a lightweight package. The six-speed gearbox comes standard with a quickshifter. The low-slung, rally-inspired fuel tank keeps the weight down low for improved handling, and delivers a 200+ mile range. I averaged 44 mpg while slogging it out both on and off-road, putting my range on the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 at around 220 miles. The advanced electronics package on the Norden 901 is its killer app, maximizing performance both on and off the tarmac. The optional Explorer mode is ultra-versatile, and you definitely want this. My go-to Explorer setting is smooth Offroad throttle response and Offroad ABS, and traction control level 2 for dirt and wheeling on the tarmac. Rain Mode isn't just for new riders—it works really works a charm in slick weather-soaked conditions The 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901's WP Apex suspension is fully capable of tackling nasty off-road obstacles while optimized for long-distance comfort. After a few suspension adjustments, the Norden 901 and I were in lock-step. The Norden 901 comes stock with tubeless Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires mounted up to 21-/18-inch wheelset. Brakes are courtesy of Brembo-owned Spanish component supplier J.Juan, and are more than adequate. The wide, comfortable seat has two height positions. Stability and streamlined aerodynamics are the calling card for the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901. Additional accouterments add functionality to the Norden 901. Dashboard information is customizable, and consumed via an all-new 5.5-inch TFT screen. The nearly 10,000-mile service interval means more time riding and less time fixing. If I had my druthers, there's not much I would change With an MSRP of $13,999, the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 is an ADV-bike bargain. RIDING STYLE 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Specs ENGINE CHASSIS DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Price: $13,999 MSRP

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2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 Review [21 Fast Facts]