A Snowy First Ride on the Husqvarna Norden 901: First Impressions On and Off Road
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- The weather may be terrible, but I can't wait to get out for a Husqvarna Norden 901 first ride. I bought this thing to go off road, so I set out to do some Husqvarna Norden 901 off road riding on my first longer adventure with the bike. It turned out to be an even more exciting adventure than I had imagined because I very quickly got into some snowy conditions in the woods. This was a great opportunity to truly test out the Norden 901's capabilities, including all the traction control modes and other features, in less than ideal conditions.
This Husqvarna Norden 901 first ride was a very good way to start out on the Norden 901 adventure bike. I had a good chance to ride it both on and off the road and give my first impressions of how the Norden 901 handles on the highway, on the city streets, on paved unmaintained roads, gravel roads, through the mud, and yes I even got the Norden 901 in the snow, though admittedly that didn't last long. I'm not a huge fan of the Norden 901 stock tires so I didn't venture much further after nearly dropping the bike in the snow like 200 feet up a gravel road.
All in all, my first impressions of the Norden 901 are overwhelmingly positive, and this on and off road test ride basically confirmed everything I thought I already knew about the bike. It is unfortunate, though, that I seem to have developed a radiator hose leak already. This is one of the common Norden 901 issues, but it's still disappointing to have something wrong with such a new adventure motorcycle.
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First ride on the husky & already going to be in the shop lol they're amazing machines but, they sure love their maintenance.
Glad you turned around when you did, that could have been worse! Looking forward to more reviews, please let us know if there are any issues. Starting to see more reviews pointing them out so I'm curious if that continues
Glad I can live vicariously through your video, since I can't ride mine... maybe I should have kept my T7... :)
Man I feel so bad for you. I really want a Japanese brand to have a low slung tank, it's really a huge difference for long range off-road based bikes.
The GS you have is turning out to be an amazing bike that always has your back. Unfortunately for me I want to pay off a bike in 12-24 months so my budget is looking at a KLR or a 300 rally lol.
My KTM 890 Adv S reminds me of a singer sewing machine.
We were up near la dee flats a few weekends ago with the snow and it was kind of nasty, but were happy to see open roads and gates
I’m with you on/and about KTM/Husqvarna. I’ve been on Japanese bikes 48 years and in all of my bikes I’ve only had 10 or so European bikes. They definitely take some getting used to them, not that there a bad bike just different then what you’re used to riding. The new Husqvarna/KTM has A way different felling then the older ones do. They have there good and bad points just like the Japanese bikes. I’m loving mine so far and no problem yet. Thanks for sharing my friend.
It is great that you have both to compare. Looking forward to suspension comparison.
Good meeting you last weekend. Thx for all you do. I think we were only riders on Drz. I did see one dr650.
Great save! Something about a new bike always makes you push it the first few times out. I am hopeful that all this freak Oregon weather means fire season won't be nearly as bad as it has been the last few years...I hope!
Love the Norden!! You lucky son of a...looking forward to hearing your thoughts on T7 vs Norden! I think a lot of folks are going to be interested in your thoughts on the differences and which one they might like better for what purpose!
Gosh, that reliability issue is such a mood killer especially on a machine meant to go across remote isolated areas.
New bike day!
**Coolant leak cuts first ride short**
Mood killer for sure!
T7 🤔
Lmao European junk
It's a badged up kitted up duke. I expect no better than this from it. If I was to buy an ADV I'd get the t7. The power, and delivery of the power on the Yamaha are adequate and you can get an insane sound from it too.
F*ckvarna
I think you can take the "probably" out of "I was probably being foolish". I used to commute on a bicycle in snow and found a studded front tire to be the only thing keeping the bike up in those conditions. But thanks for showing us the limit. ;-)
well done , good riding , we dont get much snow here , my ktm 390 adventure and it has all those features , so for me being a off road rider , still learning about it , great bike so far , good to see you out there , cheers steve/Australia
Bro, I just moved from upstate NY to coastal South Carolina. This weather gives me flashbacks of that awful upstate NY existence. Since we’ve been here (feb 1st) we’ve had maybe 5 days of rain and overcast. Every other day the sky has been blue and the sun is shining. It changes the way you think. You become happier. Strongly recommend getting the efff out of there if you have any desire. Greatest move I’ve ever made.
I'll watch how this Norden is for you. I won't sell my Super Tenere for touring, but have been looking at this for a local tourer and camper. Other channels have had issues early on and a big turnoff for me. If you have issues also, it'll be a T7 added.
Hey at least you didn't brake the bike on the first ride (in the snow) but the bike broke itself! You can feel more confident now!
🎌🎌🎌 For me all the way!
Just took delivery of mine last night. Power is awesome! Quick shifter is more awesome. My 690 Enduro R quick shift is awesome but the 901 seems to be much smoother. Also, the engine noise is something you just have to swallow. The 690 has the exact same noise. Big Rock Moto youtube channel has a 901 review and you can hear it pretty good.
Looks so fun! Thanks for sharing dork
That was one of the craziest new bike reviews I've seen. Definitely didn't baby it for the first few miles. Thanks for sharing and ride safely. Looking forward to more great content.
Am just happy for you, to see you having fun and living the dream, take care, be careful.
Love the Excitebike beginning!
Test rode one the other day and it is a very good machine. A bit too heavy for my kind of riding, but it sure feels lighter than what it is - carries its weight beautifully.
Snow is my least enjoyable place to ride a motorcycle, followed by the freeway. Good job keeping it upright. I came really close to going for an 890 Adventure R, but opted for the Tenere 700 instead, will be interesting to see your comparison.
Good vid and good comments as usual. I would like to hear the motor more.
I agree, regardless of weather, a new bike must be ridden! - Frank
My bet is you will end up choosing the Norden because of the comfort and the confidence it inspires. As you always say you like to be comfortable. I think what will sway you is if it proves to be unreliable.
Dork… Rule Numero Uno: Know your limitations… with a brand new bike, how could you? As a viewer, and fan, I found myself saying aloud: “Bad idea Dork! Bad Idea!”
Glad you and your new bike are ok! Ride Safe!
They way you describe it, it sounds like the perfect bike for you! Interested to see though if the radiator hose was actually leaky.
Snow on a motorcycle camping trip makes a wonderful beer fridge 🤪
My 790 got a coolant leak from the cold weather ride (I bought it in January) and it was fixed free under warranty. The issue was a cracked thermostat housing from extreme cold. I have had another coolant leak at the end of the TAT (I think I really stressed the cooling system towards the end) but it was just a hose clamp that needed to be tightened a bit. It does suck that it was an issue at all.
I can say I have not had any engine troubles. Just do the maintenance and you shouldn't have issues. The T7 will obviously be more reliable in general though. The MT07 engine is the most reliable motorcycle engine ever built.
I say this with over 17,000 miles on my 2020 model 790. You can choose performance and tech, or hyper reliability. That is just kinda how it goes unfortunately. That said the KTM isn't UN-reliable. It just isn't as reliable as the T7.
Sub par components are inexcusable on a bike that costs that much
@@PureCountryof91 Generally I would agree but this one was likely my fault, I failed to properly winterize the bike in an area that gets extremely cold in Jan-Feb
@@PureCountryof91 if having to tighten a hose clamp is considered a reliability issue as it is to lots of commenters here than you are the type of rider that should stick with bikes like the T7 KLR DRZ DL650 ect , they are going to be more hands off beat and reuse than any higher performance machine , nothing wrong with that it is just different expectations
no experienced/informed consumer buys a Mustang GT expecting the same maintenance and running cost as a Focus , it is a known factor going in and just part of the decision
@@justsomedude445 I'd love to agree with you. But, I feel like dealer prep services would include torquing fasteners.. but, another fella said his thermostat housing actually broke. Sure, plastic + cold equals uh-oh. But, on a 20k bike, there's still little excuse for the problem at hand. Sorry if you feel that you must defend a product with issues, and a small dealer network that doesn't demand the issues be resolved by the manufacturer. If I was gonna buy a KTM, or Husqvarna, I'd actually buy an SWM and have a 6-7k KTM powered bike that won't infuriate me with stupid maintenance intervals, and subsequent issues. Because, it's way less expensive.
Wow, what a first ride! First and foremost: I am very glad you were sensible enough to know when to call it a day; you seemed preoccupied with potential bike damage, but I was starting to get worried about you!
Second: That's such a shame the hoses weren't properly attached, especially on such an expensive bike. I've have yet to buy bike that cost even half that much, but I'd expect a certain level of quality at that price point.
I can't wait to see what you do with it, should definitely be an absolute weapon once it's sorted.
Man, snow I'm in Arizona it was 99 degrees yesterday !
Icey roads warning is tied to the ambient temp sensor. It's the same thing that pops up on newer cars. Threshold is usually 34F.
I have a 2020 KTM 790 R. It had two recalls, both brake related. The dealer was quick and easy. The fuel gauge sending unit failed, dealer repair under warranty. That is all I have ever had go wrong. Those were all in the first year. I have ridden it hard off-road. Last year I did the red river scramble in KY. 200 miles off-road over three days. I hear the same rattling everyone else talks about, but it's only when I'm in a higher gear than it wants be in. Its a high performance machine that wants to run, not crawl. I wouldn't trade mine for anything. I would say keep an open mind and don't judge a bike if you never owned one.
Good point Craig. Just stating that a bike is either this or that without any personal experience isn’t really helping anyone.
I test rode the Norden the other day and I’ve ridden the 890 adv r before - both excellent bikes.
internet experts aside most of the known issues are avoidable if corrected up front in my experience anyway , and every honda or suzuki or kawi ive bought also had known things to fix and or mod up front as well
I've always been intrigued by this bike. Glad to see a video on it!
Looking forward to the Tenere review and comparison!
Good video. I couldn't agree more regarding your advice about riding by yourself. I often ride by myself on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, out of cell phone range. I am very careful out there. On another note, my KTM 890 Adventure's instruments would be thoroughly fogged up in those weather conditions. KTM has declined to warranty that.
Husqvarna Norden 901, the newest sweetheart bike!
Looks like a beautiful bike, reliability is a concern, Big Rock Moto said his rear shock failed & on his Norden 901 with only 1,500 miles & he has 6 issues so far: dashboard resets randomly, loses settings, Front rim losing air - rim strip issue, Intermittent coolant leak, Fog light switch defective, intermittent contact, Rear shock blown, Very hard to start when cold. Maybe he got a lemon, hope yours works out without these issues! I love all bikes, so not knocking the Norden. Safe riding, quite the weather there, brave man!! Ronny
I think I am going to buy the KLR base. Not fast but reliable and it looks better as well.
Man, nice I have the new KLR base model no abs, it's a hoot to ride !
That’s what I did and I have LOVED IT
right of passage bike that , i rode one for years
I just got my new base model in the sand pearl with no ABS and rode it home. All together I put about 110 miles on it today. It’s been a blast so far
@@Trevorburk1 man, nice I also got the sand color !
This video makes a powerful argument for traction control
When I found out the engine is the ktm 890 and is rattling and clunky is the very reason I passed on the norden and went with the tenere
Nothing wrong with the noise if it isn’t a mechanical issue lol.
@@JarenMorris_UnderHover time will tell
@@gabrielkopp2036 time has already told. All KTM motors are noisy. My FE 350 was noisy, my KTM 1090 is noisy and my 901 is noisy. It’s not a flaw, that’s just how they are.
Chopsticks in Chinese engine are the rattle sounds
@@JarenMorris_UnderHover correct , did 32K miles on a 1090r & 39K on a 690r , had a 990 with 35k on it in between there for a bit as well prior,,, i think most the issues you may have are known things going in one can correct with a little research and effort , riders that dont wish to do any research and want to be hands off and just ride without maintaining as frequent (or at all ) need to stick with a t7 , anyone buying a 911 knows it will take more care and cost to operate than a honda civic going in , same decision
I rode my T7 in the snow with those same tires. They absolutely SUCK in anything other than hard/dry.
901 is a little big for a COMPLETE beginner like me, but man, if they made a Norden 401, I'd sign up for one IN A HEARTBEAT.
That is one nice bike. Great review. I get lost in the high tech reviews. You keep it simple for us dummies 😝
We’ve been shut out of a lot of our trails down here in Josephine County because of that snow storm that came through.
Beautiful country we have in the PNW even in snow
nice save on that frostyglide :p
HA dude, you're friggin awesome...that's for sure
First ride and already issue? Man that's bad! I am going to grab some popcorn waiting for another ones. So glad that I have cancelled my order for norden. Yamaha tenere 900 is on the corner!
Love it, great stuff again! KTM/Husky/GasGas - they push out the tech and dev faster than anyone which forces them to use Joe Public as the testing environment so it's the tradeoff you make with them. Get the latest and greatest now or wait a few years for all the bugs to be worked out and then have it released like other manufacturers do. I hate their reliability but they make some killer bikes to ride so best be handy with the tools if you want one.
Very nice Video. Need to complain about the dealership though. If they know there is a potential Issue with the Radiator hose clamp why dont they simply exchange it with a solid one to ratchet on for example? They surely got them around in bulk, and thats a cheap article. Why send people on their way with a known issue that's so easy to fix?
Anyway, you seem much more exited about the KTM then for the T7, really curios about your final verdict.
I had my own engineering business when my daughter was growing up. One time I asked my daughter if I reminded her more of a Nerd or Geek. My daughter's reply: "Dad you are a Dork". I'll never forget that reply 😂
Good stuff. Sorry about the minor leak, that’s not awesome. The added features definitely seem cool, but it seems like T7 excited you a bit more. I am already sucked into the drama lol.
Quality Video, thanks!
Good Call turning around! I did that on a Harley once...(on the pavement) and you came out of it better than I did. I'd get rid of those tires for sure. Great video, but I think that bike is a bit too advanced (electronically) for me.
I’ve been thinking of making the jump I have a 701 svartpilen and really enjoyed my husky but I want something that is a better commuter.
Wise doing what the bike wanted when it turned itself around on the snow... looked to be getting very sketchy.
I hope the coolant issue is just a case of tightening up the clamp?
I have been keeping an eye on this model since they announced it. But, I am not sure I like it enough to trade my V85 TT on it. Hoping this summer I can get more seat time, depending on health things. (edit) Snow... Where I live we can see snow up to June 1st. Even all summer at altitude. I was up at Sylvan lake one July 4th in a snow storm. That is just over 6000 feet.
Hey Zurnie! You have a V85TT! I’ve been looking at one for several months now and I’m just about ready to pull the trigger on one. I’m concerned about how good it is off road tho. I’m planning on riding it like a regular adventure bike. What do you think!? And what about first gear? Is it low enough to go off-road? Thanks!
@@verlinswarey507 Closest to off road i have been with mine is forest service roads. Mostly decent gravel. First gear i the CB500X I traded on her was a little lower but i mostly run pavement to work and back. This summer i will be getting on some more trails and gravel
@@zurnie sure a good looking bike that V85TT
Good first impression video ! I feel the same way about the traction control specially being off road on my 690, It kind a makes you look like a more experience rider than you actually are
Cheers
"It's mid April! We shouldn't be having snow here!" Clearly, Dork, y'ain't been to Chicago. Here in the 312, there's a nonzero chance of snow basically from Halloween to 4/20.
You called it Dork. The reason they say these bikes aren't as reliable as the Japanese bikes is because they aren't. Fabulous motorcycles none the less. Half way through i was thinking the Yamaha was in trouble, then i was quickly brought to my senses. It's still the T7 for me. I dont need all that fancy traction control. 🤥 Can't wait to see what unfolds with these bikes.
I've never had a traction control motorcycle, it seems useful. (I have it on my slingshot, but its not a motorcycle, no matter what the plate says :-D) That said, weight and momentum equate to some enormous pucker moments on these bigger bikes, I could see things going south real quick after the traction control gave some unwarranted confidence and over-riding those conditions. Just talking from experience, I have found, for me, once a heavy bike breaks traction and heads sideways, you better have your A game on. (At this point in life my A game has left the building) I'm guessing traction control is great going straight, but won't help you towards the sides. I don't know to be honest, it will be interesting how you evaluate it moving forward.
Absolutely beautiful ride! Have you got the explore mode yet? Wait till you can dial in the TC, you will get so much better at riding!
And the front abs is got got be awesome compared to my 16 tiger XCA! Those electronics are so beneficial!
just got my first svcs and explorer mode upgrade yest , going to ride tomorrow
@@justsomedude445 scvs?
@@madmaxthemotomutt6464 service
@@madmaxthemotomutt6464 also did several other mod's im looking forward to trying out
5000 miles on my Norden and my coolant hasn't leaked and my shock hasn't blown.
The inability to spin the rear with traction control on also limits the ability to clear the tread. I’ll stick with the T7 over a computer that leaks coolant 👍
The Snowden? Does that mean it leaks?!
Underated as fuck comment lmao
LoL you win the internet comment of the day
A+ Great Vid!
Did you use the new camera 📷 on this ride? Also when your tent camping an there's lighting.? What is recommended.? Are you going live tonight.
It's best to check all the nuts and bolts and clamps on any new bike. They're assembled by humans and they miss things now and then. I don't even like to ride one home from the dealer without checking it out. Particularly European bikes keep an eye on all fasteners on a regular basis.
Husqy not have larger windscreens yet? I heard since the model is still somewhat new, not much for mods yet. Curious since it's still a runner up for choices that I'm shopping around for.
Nice!
The coolant hose is just a break in niggle. Have the dealer de clad the bike and go over all the clamps. This bike is going to ruin you for a lot of other bikes. I absolutely love my 790.
Get some Motoz Tractionators and slap those puppies on! then go blast it on the trails... 🤘😜👍
I wish you would have explained a little bit better what the different modes are actually doing... I know what traction control provides, besides, that’s the only one that you really mentioned exactly what it does, so, what does the bike do differently when in “off-road” mode, and or the other modes that you mentioned??
Would you recommend the Norden to short riders? Can you lower the seat height?
See, you better keep that Tenere. Husky just attracts nasty weather. Lol
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Gets extra fun in 3... 2... 1...
😁
That is a awesome new bike
What area of the US exactly? Oregon right?
How would you compare it to the pan America?
Do any of you guys know this ? I thought that on the Norden there was the possibility to install an extra fuelltank at the rear.
But i can not find it anymore. Do you guys know ?
You probably have a video on it that I haven't seen yet but what rain gear are you using?
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More clattery engine than a DRZ? Dang I didn't think that was possible without it being actually broken lol.
So, it this model comparable to a specific KTM model? Who makes the motor?
ktm 890
You DO NOT need crash bars on the Norden. The tanks protect the bike and will not be damaged from drops.
I've seen several pictures that prove that theory incorrect
this will be the first ktm adv i will be putting crash bars on , lower ones anyway ive seen evidence its needed , the 1090/1190/690/990 didnt need em but for the factory set up
Oh traction control don’t let me have any fun!Said know one ever!
Tires suck, LOL!
Did you see any fresh Bigfoot tracks ?
🏁🏁🏁
Yah. Now I see why they call you Dork in the Road. That snow was a really good test. But not a really good idea. I’m wanting that Norden…in spite of the noisy engine and what I think is not an attractive style. Looks like a very good two purpose bike. Thanks for the excitement.
Your insane. Hugh ones..
Interesting, sitting back watching the bantering. Think I'll just hang on to the gen1 KLR & drz400e, for a bit, see how the newer crop of bikes turn out. TC - thought that's what the thingy on the right handlebar was for, silly me 😎
sounds to me like you prefer the other new bike....
How to destroy your wheels in one ride. Hit up the “ forest woops”
So the Borden's for wooseys that need everything doing for them and the tenere 700 is for real bikers who no what there doing ye, and the only thing I agreed on with you is that the tenere just needs off road tires WORD 👍👍👍👊👊👊👊⚡⚡
Your funny, why, why are you in my lane? Maybe because you stopped, sort of, 15 feet past your stop sign? 😂
Very cool bike! If you pay close attention to what your traction control is up to it can actually make you better. Or it can make you dependant.
Sold my 790 for a T7 due to reliability issues.
The Pirelli str’s are actually bloody awesome tyres on the road and gravel, but they are in no way designed for mud and wet grass (they are a 80/20 tyre). But as a oem fitted tyre 👍🏻thats why many other adv bikes have them as oem too.
I disagree. I bought those tires based on rave reviews and while they're they're really good on pavement when it's warm they're treacherous when it gets cold. By cold I mean below 40f or 5c. Also the rear was far and away the loudest tire I've ever run. Add in the high price and short life and I rate them 2 stars.
If these are the “immediate” issues folks are pointing out…I would not want to be a long term owner.
Wonder if that clunky engine indicates higher performance but less longevity.
@@michaelbigelow3255 As a Suzuki Freak, may I just say Day-um!