Up until recently, Husqvarna had targeted two different riding extremes: the trendy urban crowd and the hard-core off-road enthusiasts. With the Norden 901, however, the storied Swedish brand made its first foray into the ADV category – billing it as the sort-of Swiss Army Knife of motorcycles.
In doing so, Husky borrowed a lot from the KTM 890 Adventure, including the LC8 890cc twin, the chromoly frame, the Apex WP suspension components, and even the Brembo brakes. Nevertheless, the bike is more than a styling exercise (though you can’t fail to notice its distinctly 80s- and 90s-era aesthetic). Subtle refinements here and there – like a reshaped tank, a more comfortable seat, and a more ergonomic riding position – mean that it manages to stand apart from its KTM-badged cousins.
Performance-wise, the Norden is packed to the gills with mile-eating potential. Its six-speed chain-driven transmission drives the bike along any hard-packed fire road, and the engine allows for more than enough power and torque to have fun in any scenario. A claimed 105hp at 8,000 rpm and 73ft-lbs of torque at 6,500rpm make the Husky a peppy and characteristic steed that can tackle pretty much anything you could throw at it.
In 2023, Husqvarna debuted an “Expedition” variant of the Norden which cost $1,300 more and came with several choice upgrades: WP Xplor 48mm fork and WP Xplor PDS rear shock with 9.5″ of travel front and rear, 4mm aluminum skid-plate, larger windscreen, heated grips, heated seat, phone connectivity, luggage racks, GPS mount, and a center stand.
This example is VIN: VBKUN6405RM891486. The seller acquired it seven months ago from a private party, “a friend of mine who did have time to ride it.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 3,000 miles. The odometer shows 9,797 miles.
“I bought this bike as my dream bike and built it up as my world traveler. I had a trip to South America planned this summer. I had a stroke in February, and it canceled all my plans with the bike. Someone is going to get an amazing machine with high-end components on it.”
Maintenance:
“I have done general maintenance on the bike. Oil change when I bought it. Brake fluid replacement front and rear.” In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, flush the coolant, flush the hydraulic fluids, clean/adjust/lube the chain, and replace the front brake sensor switch. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Good, just changed
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New, <100 mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Good
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 24/23
Tire Date Code Rear: 20/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 40%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 60%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.7V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.6V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Engine oil just changed
-Dash screen protector is cracked
-Service light is illuminated
Modifications:
Not pictured: Rottweiler Power plate airbox upgrade.
Leo Vince exhaust pipe.
Brand new Outback Motortek rear panniers which use the Mosko Moto wedge mount.
Odinsberg Ragnarök 7L crash bar bags.
Vanasche Adventure footpegs, Vanasche sprocket guard.
Vanasche brake pedal.
Quad Lock recharging phone mount.
Garmin Tread Base GPS unit with MotoPumps locking mount.
Heed full crash bars, upper and lower.
WRS windscreen, Barkbusters hand guards, Doubletake mirrors.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires with date codes of 2423 and 2024 .
The sale includes two ignition keys, the code card, and a pair of hard panniers by Outback Motortek.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Husqvarna is offered on a clean Utah title. Have any Norden 901 Expedition stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
