HUSQVARNA CONFIRMS NORDEN
FOR FULL PRODUCTION
A
fter making its debut at this year’s EICMA
show in Milan (and covered in the last
issue of KR), it was only a matter of time
before Husqvarna gave up all pretence that the
Norden 901 was a concept motorcycle only.
It turns out the Austro-Swedish brand is moving
quickly to get its first adventure class machine
to market to battle it out with the rest of the
2020 European middleweight adventurers,
with Husqvarna confirming this month that the
Norden 901 is about to enter production.
“Following the extremely successful unveiling
of the NORDEN 901 Concept model at
EICMA, Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased
to announce that this exciting, new twin-
cylinder machine will go into production,”
the company announced in a statement.
The NORDEN 901 has already received high
levels of interest from its public debut. Now
set to become a key addition to Husqvarna
Motorcycles’ street line-up, the versatile long-
distance traveller will offer the adventure category
Husqvarna’s unique design approach along with
a balance of practical accessibility and comfort.
Based around the updated 889cc LC8c parallel
twin which debuted in the new KTM 890 Duke
R, the Norden packs plenty of adventure specs
to as the tagline goes, “Broaden your horizon”.
While detailed specs are still to be made public,
including which of the clever features will make
it to the final product (we’re hoping the stacked
TFT displays do), Husqvarna is making bold
claims regarding the ability of the Norden. In its
press release, Husqvarna says the Norden will
“deliver both outstanding street and offroad
performance mixed with class-leading lightness
and power delivery is set in a versatile and
accessible package, precisely arranged to allow
discerning riders uncompromised exploration
possibilities. Delivering effortless rideability
and high-end modern equipment the NORDEN
901 can be used on daily commutes, extended
adventures and everything in between.”
Sounds good to us.
KIWI RIDER 95