FIRST RIDE: 2023 HUSQVARNA NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION
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Жыл бұрынHusqvarna has been tinkering with the Norden 901 since it was launched a year ago. Paying close attention to consumer feedback and how the Norden has been getting used and Husqvarna has decided to add a new model to the line. We went to South Africa recently to throw a leg over the new bike and put some miles on it.
Don't forget to read up on the Expedition in Issue 80 of Upshift Magazine as well. bit.ly/3issu80q
Thank you to Husqvarna for the invite.
Video Produced & Edited by Chad de Alva
Videography - Luca Piffaretti, Eros Girotti & Chad de Alva
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@Anath525 Жыл бұрын
24k miles on my Norden 901, truly in love with the bike.. can't imagine what it would be like having the expedition suspension. Must be a whole new world.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
The real advantage would be in the dirt. Just depends on how much you ride offroad. Nice work racking up the miles!
@mechcavandy986 Жыл бұрын
I don’t like the higher seat height. But that’s just me.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that is a little bit of a factor. But there were many that wanted more capable suspension with more ground clearance. And this is the result of that.
@lukefish7562 Жыл бұрын
Just had my first service. Not even scratched the surface of it yet it has still blown me away. It’s a REAL bike at an UNREAL deal! 🏍️💨 Great video.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the new ride. Enjoy it and thank you for watching.
@IdahoDualSport208 10 ай бұрын
Some of the best feedback and insight in the adv and off-road moto world. You guys rock 🤘🏻
@jhocktro Жыл бұрын
My one is due on April 15th, can't wait!
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Enjoy
@oross99 Жыл бұрын
I love mine!
@lukefish7562 Жыл бұрын
Same here. Unreal machine! Enjoy! 🏍️💨
@RCmodelVideos Жыл бұрын
Patiently waiting for mine, should show up next week!
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Congratulations
@superdukerandy Жыл бұрын
Carl's is working on the suspension of my new 890R, but this bike was definitely a consideration when they revealed it.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Carl's has the 890... and the Norden pretty dialed in.
@jeffromoto874 Жыл бұрын
Dang you guys get to test some sweet hardware! I’m just catching up with my new 2022 Tenere after watching your project bike videos and somebody just yelled “squirrel” (new Norden)where??
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
We are very fortunate to get to spend some time with quite a few great bikes.
@mechcavandy986 Жыл бұрын
I’m afraid of those side bags too. I ordered an extra clamp for each bag. And I used heavy zip ties to secure them, just in case...all in all, I love mine. 👍🏻👍🏻
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new bike. Enjoy it
@4tech69 Жыл бұрын
Picked up a new 890 R last weekend. The 901 Expedition is good value. Though those bags are probably throw away.
@keesverhagen9227 Жыл бұрын
Those bags are indeed horrible. Ask the dealer for 150.00 Euro discount of a future buy. So that he can keep the bags and sell them to a standard 901 owner. But they are really worthless. Not enough space and they will be broken very soon. If you only ride tarmac they will last a short time. Offroad is a few weeks until days.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Hopefully they will improve them.
@keesverhagen9227 Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE With Kriega OS hopefully. Cause they are very good quality.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
It is highly unlikely that Husqvarna will put Kriega bags on the Expedition from the factory. Far too expensive. But yes, Kriega does make a quality product.
@urbanadventurer5 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing your insight. I think I settled on the base Norden 901 this morning after checking one out. It seems like such a cool bike. Do you have any experience or insight into how the OEM or Touratech lowering kits impact performance? I was able to get one foot down pretty comfortably but I am still considering those and/or one of the low seat options.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Glad it was valuable. We stay away from lowering kits. The only way to do it properly is to have the internals cut down by a shop that really knows what they are doing. A low seat will help but it really boils down to technique and being thoughtful about where you are stopping. One foot comfortable is good.
@ritheshravikumar8314 10 ай бұрын
How on earth is your video so stable!!? That's rad. What camera do you use?
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE 9 ай бұрын
Modern drones, gimbals for the DSLR and digital stabilization in action cams and phones is all quite impressive. We use a little bit of everything.
@SPENJERE Жыл бұрын
Love my 901, ridden it over 2200 miles in two months. A Touratech upgrade is slated soon though.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
It's going to be a good summer. Thank you for watching.
@trout_man Жыл бұрын
Looks perfect now! Glad they sorted it before I bought the 890R 😂
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
You would have been smiles either way. But if you prefer some of the creature comforts of the Norden... you are in luck. Thanks for watching.
@catdaddy3302 Жыл бұрын
I love my 22 Norden. I don’t need a higher suspension with seat height. Mine has every upgrade except the suspension and heated seat.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Yep! If it works for your needs, that's good enough.
@user-ci6bx1gg6w Жыл бұрын
Im gonna take care of my mt09. Wait for me norden. I love you
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@michalcaganek8287 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to you and to everyone else who purchased this bike! I have personally put a deposit down on Norden about 3 weeks ago, still can't decide if I want the 890 R or the Expedition as the weight is a big one for me but as well as comfort! Do I want comfort and 10kg extra with Norden or Slightly less comfort and 10kg less with 890 R? What do you guys think 🤔😀
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Its all about what you want - all out off-road performance, or a balance of performance and comfort. we would go Norden Expedition unless you know you need max off road performance (890R). the Expedition is so capable in the dirt, and more comfortable everywhere else.
@michalcaganek8287 Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE I just got a call from the dealer, Expedition will be ready in about a week 😉 Ride Safe
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Enjoy your new ride.
@superflycatchermtb Жыл бұрын
So realize that a big part of the extra weight is from; The heavy duty skid plate, rear rack and bags, auxiliary lighting. Those are things that most 890R riders are going to ad on anyway. I think if you take the lights and rear rack off of the Norden Expo, and then put a legit skid plate on an 890R they'd be pretty close in weight.
@michalcaganek8287 Жыл бұрын
@@superflycatchermtb that's is absolutely right mate, I am with you on that!
@jerzygroclinek5066 Жыл бұрын
Are both bikes (standard Norden and Norden Expedition) the same in terms of riding comfort on asphalt? Or maybe Expedition will be less comfortable (and if so - is the difference big?)
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
The difference will be minimal. It's just taller with more more sophisticated suspension that handles offroad better.
@jerzygroclinek5066 Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Thank You for help :)
@kevf500 Жыл бұрын
Trying to decided between this bike or an Aprilia Tuareg 660
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Both are great. We have more hours on the Norden but have enjoyed the Tuareg quite a bit. Do you have a good, reputable Aprilia dealership nearby? If not... Husqvarna.
@Slov_ Жыл бұрын
Man.... I have a 2023 890R on pre order. Why did Husqvarna have to do this?
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Talk to your dealer. Either way, you will be smiling.
@Slov_ Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE I think I'll still with Team Orange for this round. I'm coming from a 2018 GSA so I think I'll be alright. Just upgrade the seat and some ear plugs if it's really windy.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Earplugs are a default for us at this point. The GSA certainly has an advantage in terms of cockpit comfort. Let us know on the seat. We are a Seat Concepts dealer. We only run their seats. info@upshiftonline.com
@Slov_ Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Seat concepts charges an arm and a leg up to Alaska though, not gonna lie.
@keesverhagen9227 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a Standard 901. Traded it in. Lost money by that. But i am still happy about that i did that. Now i am extremely happy that i did not traded it in for a 890R.😇 But... talk to your dealer. The Exped is almost as good in the dirt then the 890R. But way comfy on the Tarmac. Heated grips and a heated seat. That last one is funny. It actually helps to keep you warmer.
@keesverhagen9227 Жыл бұрын
Could the same accessoires that fit the Norden 901 2022 be used on the Expedition ? Such as the tankbag and crashprotection ? I have bought f.e. the crashprotection from Hepco & Becker. If this fits on the "normal" 901 does it also fit the Expedition ? Otherwise you will loose a tremendous amount of money if people want to go for the Expedition. Bearing in mind that upgrading the standard 901 with the accessoirs that the Expedition has that this also will put you a couple of thousend Euro's futher. But still. I feel a bit betrayed by Husqvarna.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Norden 901 parts and accessories will fit the Expedition.
@keesverhagen9227 Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Thanks. Was not really sure about that. Because of the connectionpoints of the engine guard f.e. and crashguards.
@superflycatchermtb Жыл бұрын
Can someone that knows, explain what makes the suspension on the new Expedition "decidedly not an 890R" as mentioned in the video?
@TheSpragz Жыл бұрын
Just settings and spring rates id imagine.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Spring rates and valving. It's not as aggressive as an 890R offroad.
@superflycatchermtb Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE So my 890R is sprung from the factory for a roughly 185 lb rider. Are you saying the springs on the Norden Expedition are for an even lighter rider? Regarding valving; if the dampening is more plush than an 890R that sounds like my kind of set up...I'd just need heavier springs.
@jerzygroclinek5066 Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE is the suspension of the Norden Expedition less comfortable than the normal Norden - when it comes to driving on asphalt? I have a dilemma whether to choose the usual Norden or the Expedition version - because I drive mainly on asphalt. But I heard that the rear suspension in the „normal” base version sucks
@bernardmcnamara Жыл бұрын
To low of air pressure in front tyre will create head wobble...
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is a factor for sure.
@cliftonsr Жыл бұрын
Good review just get rid of that irritating nerving piped in background music, please!
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Never going to make everyone happy. Thank you for watching! ;)
@cliftonsr Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE true to that
@ianross225 Жыл бұрын
I have an 890 Adventure (non R). It was just better for me than the standard Norden for the money. However, the Expedition has, for a small increase in price addressed some issues. Two things stick out though 1. Why not increase the tank capacity? It would put it in the ATAS and GSA tank range and more 2. Those panniers are utterly dreadful. They stick out way too far and just look cheap and insubstantial for a bike with such a grandiose name. They flap around alarmingly. This is a premium bike, not some Chinese copy. I’m sure Touratech or others could have come up with something way better. I’d resent the cost for something I’d ditch. That said, it’s a great looking bike with better suspension, protection and comfort that my 890…….
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
Factory packaged accessories like panniers are pretty hit or miss for every OEM. Which is why the aftermarket and brands like Mosko Moto or Wolfman Luggage have found success. As for fuel... if we need to cover an above average number of miles we will simply carry extra fuel for those occasions. We would prefer to find a happy medium with a bike that is conscious of weight and performs but still has range vs a bike that is just a rolling gas tank. It's all a compromise.
@ianross225 Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE BMW, Honda, Yamaha, Aprilia, Ducati and even a Chinese company using their running gear did better. My GSA and ATAS has decent range and I liked the reduced filling up nuisance. If weight’s a bother don’t fill the tank. But we’re all different and I was being picky really. Those are not deal breakers by any measure.
@paulhynam7332 Жыл бұрын
I have a KTM 1090 Adventure R and can't see any advantage in buying this bike, particularly as the 1090 is lighter, and has more hp for the tarmac.
@defylifeadventure Жыл бұрын
Is the 1090 Adventure R when specced the same though? If not then you aren't comparing like for like. Any added extras you don't want can be removed to lower the weight.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
The 1090 is a fantastic machine and we put a lot of miles on them and the 1190. If it works for you, run it. The best bike in the world is the bike you have and you should ride it more. We will leave you with two words though.... Explorer. Mode.
@Ronildo820 Жыл бұрын
Minha tinta 2000 da um pau nessa ai
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
OK
@Ronildo820 Жыл бұрын
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE ok google
@gabormartin2052 Жыл бұрын
Talk talk talk music music music. Wrong
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
We can't make everyone happy! Right
@TheSpragz Жыл бұрын
Now they just need to sort the typical rattly ktm engine and build a nice smooth engine like jap bikes.
@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Жыл бұрын
We are riding a lot of different bikes all the time and we don't really feel that the 890/901 motor is lacking in smoothness. But everyone's perception is different.
@THROTTLEOLOGY Жыл бұрын
Goodluck I heard the 2023 lc8 engine is being built in china now by cfmoto really disappointed
@TheSpragz Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEOLOGY I have a 2023 890 adventure R and it’s just as ratly As my 690. Shocking compared to the tenere 700 cp2 engine.
@THROTTLEOLOGY Жыл бұрын
@@TheSpragz I was going to go this Saturday and buy the norden but I think I’m going to just wait for a T7
@THROTTLEOLOGY Жыл бұрын
@@TheSpragz but I wanted something more comfortable for my wife to be able to hop on the back and ride too and the Ténéré definitely isn’t that bike lol
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