Kiwi Rider March Vol.2 2023 | Page 17

DIRT NEWS

HUSQVARNA NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION

Since its inception , the rumour mill has theorised that Husqvarna ’ s Norden 901 would get a more off-roadfocused option akin to KTM ’ s R line of adventure models . That rumour has now been confirmed with the announcement of the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition . The new range-topping Expedition adds long travel WP XPLOR suspension into the mix , along with plenty of added goodness from the Husqvarna Power Parts catalogue to take the Norden to the next level of adventure . Husqvarna ’ s new Norden 901 Expedition has been confirmed for the New Zealand market , with pricing set a hair under $ 30,000 .

The Norden 901 Expedition was announced on March 1 , 2023 to sit at the top of the Husqvarna adventure lineup . Stepping things up over the standard Norden , the Expedition ups the ante with a range of standard fitted accessories and longer travel ( 240mm ) adjustable WP XPLOR suspension . Visually setting the Expedition apart from the standard Norden is a taller touring windscreen from the Husqvarna Power Parts catalogue , along with different graphics and a new engine guard . A centrestand is also included from the factory to help in maintenance while away exploring . Power remains the same 105hp , 100Nm from the LC8c parallel-twin engine . In terms of electronics , Husqvarna has
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