Seen this and a few others of your videos, liked and subscribed. You may already have heard this before, because many Americans dont know how to pronounce Husqvarna, only motorcycle journalist that I seen that comes close is Big Rock Moto. Anyway, it is not Husqa-varna, more Huis-Kvarn-a'. It is a 400+ year company that started in the town Husqvarna (now spells Huskvarna) which is just beside Jönköping in southern Sweden. It is a beautiful area, they have a nice industrial museum and there are also some motorcycle museums nearby. You should take a trip there, it is just a day trips ride for where you are in Germany. Cheers
Great review again, Scott. I myself find the Huskie a bit plump with the side-fueltanks and the large buddy, but Huskies are always full of character and so is this. I agree with your critisism of the tft-screen, it doesn't look too well. I wouldn't change it for my F850Gs Rallye, in spite of the lesser weight and the better frontsuspension.
Every relevant point has been taken into account on this analysis, like always! Beautiful job Man, this is awesome independent work. Thank you for another excellent new bike review !👍🏻👍🏻
I fell in love with this beast from its concept Scott! But I think Husqvarna (KTM) did themselves a lot of harm by the ridiculous launch time from concept. I had my name down here in Australia but got so frustrated with that wait time! I went completely off on another tangent & bought the BM R18! No regrets at all with that decision! I’m now considering the Yamaha Tenere which is better value as far as I’m concerned for what I need. Good review nonetheless mate!👍🏻😎
You mentioned this might be a great bike for 70% road to get to your 30% dirt - how is the higher speed freeway wind protection say 65-80 mph / 110-130 kph and any buffeting?
The wind protection for a bike like this is pretty typical for all ADV bikes that are more biased for off-road. In other words, not very good. Yes you will have buffeting...etc. take care, Scott
Thanks for the info, and the charts are an awesome resource. I wish you would have compared it with the Tiger 900 rally pro, as its more apples to apples. I'm actually selling my rally pro for this bike because its cheaper, and the explorer mode is better off road than the what the rally pro offers.
Nice review as always!! And if you want to drive miles and miles and dont stop if you find bad or gravel roads? Adventure bikes or sport touring? Cheers
Sorry, could you explain better what do you exactly mean by throttleing or mapping which you complain about in Ergonomics section? Does the machine works like it's on too low rpms or does it suffocate like it's running out of gas or does it unpredictably kicks acceleration? I ride Kawa Z650 and I have been thinking to switch to VStrom 650 or Norden 900 but I think I would miss the lively ride of that nimble little perfect machine.
00:45 I'm not going to lie... I daydreamed imaginary specs of the (maybe?) Honda Transalp 2023. So why is it in the chart, you know something we don't?
I would like to think I do :) But with the current supply chain/component problems we are having globally I can only hope for 2023. It is well over due, as Honda knows too. take care, Scott
Mid-size...900cc! In my opinion, bikes are too heavy, too powerfull and too pricey. RE is cheaper, lower power but still as heavy! Ha ha! I'll just keep my 690 Duke. Thank you for, yet another, wellmade film.
tbh i was a fan of the looks when the prototype was first shown but right now i think its kinda ugly...cant put my finger on it it just looks off. i'd take the T7 over this any time.
Hurrah, the chart is back! Don't care about the bike much. We only have 10 miles (16 kms) of off road in England. So anyone who buys these adventures is a total poseur and, possibly, an eater of garlic.
Everyone in England with an adventure bike is a total poser? That's quite an opinion you've shared with us folk in the comments section. Whatever gets your shmeckle hard I suppose, Clive.
A no nonsense review. Husqvarna has had more ownership changes over the years than Norton, or at least as many. KTM bought the brand and is now flogging it for a premium to hopefully increase profits. Is there really a loyal following for the brand? Time will tell, however I don't see it. The average rider who remembers the old days when Husky was an actual brand is getting long in the tooth. My gut tells me this is not going to last.
The adventure bike fad is interesting. Most buyers don’t adventure, they just want the look. The average adventure bike buyer is older and has the money to spend on looks. Nobody really wants a heavy adventure bike, that makes no sense to anyone with experience riding. However, heavier bikes at highway speeds can be a asset. It will be interesting to see if this adventure bike fad continues, in a couple years I think we’ll see this fad die out. A person needs two bikes at a minimum, a good road bike and a light weight dual sport type of bike. That makes more sense to me. Maybe I’m wrong perhaps, the heavy overpriced adventure bikes with all these gadgets just doesn’t make sense to me.
Yea, agreed. But they've been saying that about the GS since it came out in 1980 and sales last year of just that one model, 1250GS, exceeded 61,000 units. That's more bikes then Triumph or Ducati sells of all their bike models put together in a year. And last year Triumph sold almost 10,000 units of just the Tiger 900, which set a record within Triumph for the most sold of one model in a year. So I agree it's a fad but that fad seems to be an increasing trend at the moment. If we keep buying them, they'll keep makin' more. take care, Scott
It’s been going way too long to just be a fad. Hell even the sport touring bikes are becoming more and more like ADV bikes. The fact is it’s a platform that works well in many riding situations for many people regardless of their intention to go off road. The only drawback is seat height for the vertically challenged.
Love those comparison charts you do! Nice review & looking sharp with the fresh haircut! :) Cheers from Canada, Ronny
Man it’s currently the best all round ADV on the market
Hi Scott,
I completely agree with your review, I tested it last week. If it is me I'll put my money on a 850 GS
Great job as always!
Thanks
Awesome chart information on the various bikes! It's easy to compare and get a quick review !!!!
Prices are much different in the states. 900 rally pro is 17200 norden is 1399 plus the tech pack
I was thinking this too. The Triumph, Ducati, and BMW aren’t even in the same ballpark here in US.
@@flattopwill def ain’t. I guess the major publications don’t mention it because prices are different for a lot of countries.
The tiger rally pro cost then 14899. mine was 17399
Great to see the sun finally shining in beautiful Germany ⭐️
Seen this and a few others of your videos, liked and subscribed.
You may already have heard this before, because many Americans dont know how to pronounce Husqvarna, only motorcycle journalist that I seen that comes close is Big Rock Moto. Anyway, it is not Husqa-varna, more Huis-Kvarn-a'. It is a 400+ year company that started in the town Husqvarna (now spells Huskvarna) which is just beside Jönköping in southern Sweden. It is a beautiful area, they have a nice industrial museum and there are also some motorcycle museums nearby. You should take a trip there, it is just a day trips ride for where you are in Germany.
Cheers
I'm not in the market for a mid-sized ADV bike, but always enjoy your excellent reviews. Thank you & stay safe!
Your reviews are so well done. Definitely agree with your assessment it was spot on.
Great review again, Scott. I myself find the Huskie a bit plump with the side-fueltanks and the large buddy, but Huskies are always full of character and so is this. I agree with your critisism of the tft-screen, it doesn't look too well. I wouldn't change it for my F850Gs Rallye, in spite of the lesser weight and the better frontsuspension.
Oh yeah, what I also don't like is the yellow sideline when you put the seat in the higher position...
loving the intro and outro music of your latest videos 👌💯
Great review Scott. Good to see you back. 👍
Every relevant point has been taken into account on this analysis, like always!
Beautiful job Man, this is awesome independent work. Thank you for another excellent new bike review !👍🏻👍🏻
Once again one of many great reviews Scott!!!
Good to see you more active on channel….
NTP….
Great to get a level-headed review . . . . love the chart.
I agree with you NTP, I think there are better options in that price range for a middleweight ADV. Thanks for your honest review.
perfect review and comparison on point. thanks a lot!
I love your list integration here
I will love to see a Husky 901 Supermoto 💪
I fell in love with this beast from its concept Scott! But I think Husqvarna (KTM) did themselves a lot of harm by the ridiculous launch time from concept. I had my name down here in Australia but got so frustrated with that wait time! I went completely off on another tangent & bought the BM R18! No regrets at all with that decision! I’m now considering the Yamaha Tenere which is better value as far as I’m concerned for what I need. Good review nonetheless mate!👍🏻😎
Thank you, yea, it's better to have 2 bikes, one for road and one for off-road. Keep the R18 and get T7 for off, simple 😁👍
Excellent honest review as always, I'd for with a BMW 850 GS Rallye though
Need to get toureg on this list.
Did you ever take acting classes? Kinda seems like you have experience the way you do your intros and outro
nice looking grey KTM but no regrets compare to mine 790 adventure R (better specs and lot cheaper)... cool honest review , thnx V!
Missing an a in Husqvarna title there man, just saying :D
Great review as always
Great review!! Tnx👍👍
Nice review! Again
You mentioned this might be a great bike for 70% road to get to your 30% dirt - how is the higher speed freeway wind protection say 65-80 mph / 110-130 kph and any buffeting?
The wind protection for a bike like this is pretty typical for all ADV bikes that are more biased for off-road. In other words, not very good. Yes you will have buffeting...etc.
take care,
Scott
needs a taller windshield for a 6'2" rider i can tell you thats a fact but i am sure the aftermarket will offer many choices of them soon
Thanks for the info, and the charts are an awesome resource. I wish you would have compared it with the Tiger 900 rally pro, as its more apples to apples. I'm actually selling my rally pro for this bike because its cheaper, and the explorer mode is better off road than the what the rally pro offers.
Nice review as always!! And if you want to drive miles and miles and dont stop if you find bad or gravel roads? Adventure bikes or sport touring? Cheers
Sorry, could you explain better what do you exactly mean by throttleing or mapping which you complain about in Ergonomics section? Does the machine works like it's on too low rpms or does it suffocate like it's running out of gas or does it unpredictably kicks acceleration?
I ride Kawa Z650 and I have been thinking to switch to VStrom 650 or Norden 900 but I think I would miss the lively ride of that nimble little perfect machine.
wow here in the US only the yamaha suzuki and kawi would be less $ and the bmw and triumph quite a bit more
00:45 I'm not going to lie... I daydreamed imaginary specs of the (maybe?) Honda Transalp 2023.
So why is it in the chart, you know something we don't?
I would like to think I do :) But with the current supply chain/component problems we are having globally I can only hope for 2023. It is well over due, as Honda knows too.
take care,
Scott
Thanks for another great video. I think the 901 is great, but I am not sure about the price and an engine from China?
It’s much better looking than the Ktm
Mid-size...900cc! In my opinion, bikes are too heavy, too powerfull and too pricey.
RE is cheaper, lower power but still as heavy! Ha ha! I'll just keep my 690 Duke.
Thank you for, yet another, wellmade film.
really loving your videos, what helmet do you wear in these video ?
Thank you, it's a Schuberth R2. Simple, lightweight: 1300g & quiet. 👍😁
Husqvarna is a KTM in a tailored disquise..!!
is it not "just" a KTM? Great review tho... as always
tbh i was a fan of the looks when the prototype was first shown but right now i think its kinda ugly...cant put my finger on it it just looks off. i'd take the T7 over this any time.
Yea, me too!
The front is with that headlight ..
Would you choose this bike or Desert X?
Oh, I have not ridden the X as of yet but it it's like any of their past scramblers, I'd take the X over this.
Now if only KTM takes notes on this and rebadges their 890 as a -pilen.
🤣🤣🤦♂️
Tolle Berichte- no bling bling - nur jmd, der gerne Moped fährt. Schade, dass du nichts mehr auf deutsch machst.
Very nice bike. I would buy it didn't have that ugly yellow and tiny TFT.
Because of those two factors, I'll buy the Tiger 900 Rally Pro instead
Hurrah, the chart is back! Don't care about the bike much. We only have 10 miles (16 kms) of off road in England. So anyone who buys these adventures is a total poseur and, possibly, an eater of garlic.
Everyone in England with an adventure bike is a total poser?
That's quite an opinion you've shared with us folk in the comments section. Whatever gets your shmeckle hard I suppose, Clive.
Appropriating the BMW 40th Anniv. GS colors I see lol
A no nonsense review. Husqvarna has had more ownership changes over the years than Norton, or at least as many. KTM bought the brand and is now flogging it for a premium to hopefully increase profits. Is there really a loyal following for the brand? Time will tell, however I don't see it. The average rider who remembers the old days when Husky was an actual brand is getting long in the tooth. My gut tells me this is not going to last.
The adventure bike fad is interesting. Most buyers don’t adventure, they just want the look. The average adventure bike buyer is older and has the money to spend on looks. Nobody really wants a heavy adventure bike, that makes no sense to anyone with experience riding. However, heavier bikes at highway speeds can be a asset. It will be interesting to see if this adventure bike fad continues, in a couple years I think we’ll see this fad die out.
A person needs two bikes at a minimum, a good road bike and a light weight dual sport type of bike. That makes more sense to me. Maybe I’m wrong perhaps, the heavy overpriced adventure bikes with all these gadgets just doesn’t make sense to me.
Yea, agreed. But they've been saying that about the GS since it came out in 1980 and sales last year of just that one model, 1250GS, exceeded 61,000 units. That's more bikes then Triumph or Ducati sells of all their bike models put together in a year. And last year Triumph sold almost 10,000 units of just the Tiger 900, which set a record within Triumph for the most sold of one model in a year. So I agree it's a fad but that fad seems to be an increasing trend at the moment. If we keep buying them, they'll keep makin' more.
take care,
Scott
@@NothingToProve I didn’t realize the production numbers were that high. That’s actually quite amazing
I don't think it is a fad. It is a versatile platform that makes sense for a lot of people.
It’s been going way too long to just be a fad. Hell even the sport touring bikes are becoming more and more like ADV bikes. The fact is it’s a platform that works well in many riding situations for many people regardless of their intention to go off road. The only drawback is seat height for the vertically challenged.