Husqvarna Norden 901
2026 Husqvarna Norden 901: 105 hp adventure bike, 889 cc twin, 204 kg without fuel, €14,699. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Husqvarna Norden 901 is an adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel, derived from the KTM 890 Adventure and powered by an 889 cc, 105 hp parallel twin. Listed at €14,699 in France, it comes standard with a quickshifter, cruise control and cornering ABS, but Explorer mode and connectivity remain optional. Reviewers praise its engine, seat comfort and versatility, and criticise its poorly protective screen, unintuitive electronics and unclear positioning against the KTMs.
World press review
Meta-score
6 sources
Press ratings
"Best of both worlds" between the KTM 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R: excellent handling, comfort and electronics, capable off-road; brakes merely adequate, weak engine braking, non-adjustable screen.
Comfort and TFT screen appreciated, but the extra travel, ground clearance and styling spoil the KTM 890 Adventure's handling; tyres too neutral; price above the KTMs hard to justify.
2024 comparison test against the Honda Africa Twin: lively, nimble and playful, excellent vibration-free engine, perfect quickshifter; poor wind protection, heat on the calves, less precise braking, no standard heated grips.
A true adventure tourer, easy, balanced and comfortable, well placed between the two KTMs; modes not linked to rider aids, quickshifter sometimes imprecise under load, shortcuts disabled in Explorer mode, slightly short screen.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
No review of the 2025 and 2026 model years has been published, as they carry over the original engine and chassis. Reviews cover the 2022 launch model, and 1000PS’s comparison test the 2024 model year. The 76/100 meta-score is therefore calculated from the only two numeric scores available, given to the 2022 model: 3/5 from MCN and 92.5/100 from Motorcycle.com. BikeSocial, Visordown, 1000PS and Le Repaire des Motards tested it without a numeric score.
What reviewers like: a smooth, lively twin, an excellent Easy Shift quickshifter (MCN, BikeSocial, 1000PS), a seat comfortable for long days (MCN, Motorcycle.com), quality finish (MCN, Le Repaire des Motards), standard cruise control and a low centre of gravity thanks to the low-mounted tank (1000PS). Motorcycle.com calls it possibly “the best all-around ADV bike on the market in 2022”.
What they criticise: a low, non-adjustable screen that offers little upper-body protection (MCN, BikeSocial, 1000PS, Le Repaire des Motards), electronics whose modes are not linked to the rider aids (MCN, Le Repaire des Motards), merely adequate brakes (BikeSocial, 1000PS), heat on the calves (1000PS) and awkward positioning against the KTM 890 Adventure models, cheaper at the time of the tests (MCN, Visordown).
Key quotes
"It is by no means a bad bike, it’s just that the middleweight adventure bike market is already chock full of impressive machines that all excel at different things. It’s a bit of a 'jack of all trades, master of none', which could be exactly what you’re after – or it might not."
"It may not eclipse the 890 Adventure R when the going gets really rough, but it more than makes up for that with superior comfort over the long haul. In fact, it might just be the best all-around ADV bike on the market in 2022."
"If you’re serious about your off-road riding – making deep river crossings and riding wide open in 5th and 6th gears – then the KTM’s R version would be a better option. But, for the other 99% of us, the Norden 901 does it all."
"While it does indeed have more suspension travel, ground clearance and improved styling, each of those points has spoilt the handling of what is the best mid-weight adventure bike around."
"The Husqvarna Norden 901 can be described as a playful, nimble, and enjoyable enduro bike that always delivers performance, but also requires active riding."
"With the Norden 901, Husqvarna offers a true adventure tourer that has not forgotten to be beautiful. Easy, intuitive, balanced, dynamic and comfortable, the Swedish bike is a pleasure at every moment."
Pros
- Smooth, vibration-free 105 hp twin
- Standard Easy Shift quickshifter and cruise control
- Long-distance seat comfort
- Road and off-road versatility (21/18-inch tubeless wheels, 252 mm ground clearance)
- Claimed range of more than 400 km
- Premium warranty up to 4 years
Cons
- Short, non-adjustable screen
- Explorer mode and connectivity optional
- Unintuitive electronics (modes not linked to rider aids)
- Brakes judged merely adequate
- Tall seat (859 mm)
- Unclear positioning against the KTM 890 Adventure models
Our review
Which versions and what price in France?
Husqvarna France offers two versions of the Norden 901 for 2026. The Norden 901 lists at €14,699, and a temporary promotion showed it at €13,187 in October 2026. The travel-oriented Norden 901 Expedition costs €16,399 (promotion shown at €14,899): it gets a 48 mm WP XPLOR fork, 240 mm of travel front and rear, Explorer mode as standard and touring equipment, for 214.5 kg without fuel. The 2026 list price of the standard version is lower than that of the 2024 and 2025 model years (€15,399). In the United States, where the 2027 model year is already on sale, the Norden 901 costs $15,349 plus $800 freight. The French website does not mention an A2 version.
What changes for 2026?
Nothing: the 2025 and 2026 spec sheets on the French website are identical word for word, and the 2026 page uses the 2024 model’s photos. The last update came with the 2024 model year, with a Euro 5+ compliant exhaust, a USB socket, hazard lights and a new grey and yellow livery. In 2025, the rear silencer switched from stainless steel to aluminium.
How good is the engine?
The 889 cc parallel twin (890 cc in the 2025 and 2026 manuals), shared with the KTM 890 Adventure, makes 105 hp (77 kW) at 8,000 rpm and 100 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Two balancer shafts keep it smooth, and 1000PS found no vibrations. The six-speed gearbox comes with a PASC slipper clutch and a standard two-way Easy Shift quickshifter, highly rated by MCN, BikeSocial and 1000PS. Husqvarna quotes 4.5 L/100 km without stating the test cycle, and a range of more than 400 km from the 19-litre tank; BikeSocial recorded 5.1 L/100 km during its test.
How does it ride?
The chromoly steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member. The 43 mm WP APEX upside-down fork offers 220 mm of travel and is adjustable for compression and rebound. At the rear, the WP APEX shock offers 215 mm of travel; the owner’s manual only lists rebound and preload adjustment, whereas the website also claims compression, and Motorcycle.com noted the lack of compression adjustment. J.Juan brakes pair twin 320 mm floating discs with four-piston radial calipers. The 21- and 18-inch spoked wheels take tubeless tyres (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR as original equipment). Ground clearance is 252 mm, the wheelbase 1,513 mm, and the bike weighs 204 kg without fuel; Husqvarna does not publish a wet weight.
The foreign press is divided: Motorcycle.com and BikeSocial praise its comfort and versatility, while Visordown feels its extra travel and ground clearance spoil the handling of the KTM 890 Adventure.
What electronics?
The Norden 901 comes standard with Street, Rain and Offroad modes. According to the 2026 owner’s manual, Explorer mode remains optional on the standard version (it is standard on the Expedition), even though the website text no longer says so. It unlocks the Slip Adjuster, which sets rear-wheel slip over 9 levels according to the manual and the website (press releases announced 10 levels). The MTC traction control is lean-sensitive and can be switched off, and the Bosch 9MB ABS works in corners in Road mode and frees the rear wheel in Offroad mode. Cruise control, the 5-inch TFT screen, full LED lighting with fog lights and a USB-C socket are standard; the connectivity unit and the heated grips and seat are optional.
Who is it for?
The Norden 901 targets riders who want a versatile adventure bike, comfortable on the road and capable on trails, without going as far as the radical KTM 890 Adventure R. Its 859 mm seat (879 mm in the high position) suits taller riders.
Reliability and recalls
No recall affects the Norden 901 (NHTSA, Safety Gate, RappelConso). MCN reports that in 2024 KTM responded publicly to allegations of defective camshafts in some models using the LC8c engine, including Husqvarnas; no recall campaign is associated with them.
Specifications
| Displacement | 889 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 105 hp (77 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Weight | 204 kg (without fuel) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.94 |
| Seat height | 859 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L |
| Fuel consumption | 4.5 L/100 km — 103 g/km CO2 (Husqvarna figure, cycle not stated) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 15,000 km or 12 months — Valves: check every 30,000 km (Husqvarna 2026 owner's manual) |
| Engine type | 4-stroke parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, two balancer shafts, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, 520 X-Ring chain, PASC slipper clutch |
| License | A |
| MSRP | €14,699 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 90,7 x 68,8 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 13,5:1 |
| Fuel system | DKK Dellorto electronic fuel injection, 46 mm throttle bodies, Bosch EMS engine management, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder actuated by finger followers, chain-driven |
| Max power RPM | 8000 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 6500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Chromoly steel frame, engine as stressed member, chromoly steel trellis subframe, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 25.8 ° |
| Wheelbase | 1513 mm |
| Ground clearance | 252 mm |
| Front suspension | 43 mm WP APEX upside-down fork, adjustable compression and rebound, 220 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX monoshock, rebound and preload adjustable according to the manual (the website also claims compression), 215 mm travel |
| Front brake | Dual 320 mm floating discs, J.Juan four-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 260 mm disc, J.Juan two-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR) |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R18 (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR) |
| ABS system | Bosch 9MB two-channel ABS, cornering function (Road mode), Offroad mode without rear ABS, switchable |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Street, Rain, Offroad, Explorer (optional) |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Two-way, standard (Easy Shift) |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Connectivity | Optional connectivity unit (Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles app: calls, music, Turn-by-Turn+ navigation) |
| Other features | Lean-sensitive MTC traction control, switchable, Wheelie control active in Street and Rain modes, 9-level Slip Adjuster in Explorer mode (optional), Ride-by-wire, Full LED lighting, fog lights, USB-C socket, Hazard lights, Steering damper, Optional heated grips and seat |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Adventure: upright, wide aluminium handlebar adjustable (6 positions over 30 mm) |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Short non-adjustable screen, hand guards |
| Max total weight | 450 kg |
The Norden 901 offers an upright adventure riding position, with a two-position seat at 859 or 879 mm (the 2024 French website listed 854/874 mm). The tapered aluminium handlebar mounts in six positions over a 30 mm range. MCN highlights the work done on the seat, comfortable all day. The short, non-adjustable screen offers little upper-body protection according to BikeSocial, MCN and 1000PS, and Le Repaire des Motards finds it a little short. 1000PS reports heat on the calves, and Motorcycle.com a gear lever too short and low for stiff boots. The maximum permitted weight is 450 kg.
Ownership & maintenance
5.1 L/100 km (Bennetts BikeSocial reading, 2022 test)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~More than 400 km according to Husqvarna (~420 km calculated: 19 L tank / 4.5 L/100 km)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 15,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 30,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 30,000 km |
| Chain | Adjusted and lubricated at every service; chain, sprockets checked every 15,000 km |
Warranty
4 years / No mileage limit stated (Premium warranty up to 4 years, renewed for 12 months at each service by an authorised dealer)
The 2026 owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km, then an oil change with filter and strainer cleaning every 15,000 km or 12 months. The air filter is replaced every 15,000 km (to be checked more often in dusty conditions), valve clearance is checked and spark plugs replaced every 30,000 km. Brake fluid is changed every 24 months and coolant every 48 months. The chain is adjusted and lubricated at every service, and the chain kit checked every 15,000 km. Husqvarna France offers its free, transferable Premium manufacturer’s warranty for up to 4 years from first registration: it remains valid for 12 months after each service carried out by an authorised dealer, where it is renewed. A paid extension of up to 12 years or 80,000 km is available in some European countries.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna Norden 901 | €14,699 | 105 hp (77 kW) @ 8,000 rpm | 204 kg (without fuel) |
| KTM 890 Adventure R2026 | €15,899 | 105 hp | 200 kg (without fuel) |
| BMW F 900 GS2026 | €14,500 | 105 hp | 219 kg (wet) |
| Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro2026 | €16,395 | 108 hp | 222 kg (wet) |
| Yamaha Ténéré 7002026 | €11,299 | 73.4 hp | 208 kg (wet) |
| Aprilia Tuareg 6602025 | €12,300 | 80 hp | 204 kg (kerb) |
Generations
- Norden 901 (lancement)2022 – 2023
889 cc · 105 hp · 100 Nm · 204 kg (without fuel)
Launched on the basis of the KTM 890 Adventure: chromoly steel frame, 220/215 mm WP APEX suspension, 21/18-inch tubeless spoked wheels, cornering ABS, Easy Shift, cruise control and a 19-litre tank.
- Norden 901 (mise à jour 2024)2024 – today
889 cc · 105 hp · 100 Nm · 204 kg (without fuel)
Euro 5+ exhaust, USB socket, hazard lights and grey and yellow livery; aluminium rear silencer from 2025, with the 2026 model year carried over unchanged.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norden 901 (lancement)2022 – 2023 Launched on the basis of the KTM 890 Adventure: chromoly steel frame, 220/215 mm WP APEX suspension, 21/18-inch tubeless spoked wheels, cornering ABS, Easy Shift, cruise control and a 19-litre tank. | 889 cc | 105 hp | 100 Nm | 204 kg without fuel |
| Norden 901 (mise à jour 2024)2024 – today Euro 5+ exhaust, USB socket, hazard lights and grey and yellow livery; aluminium rear silencer from 2025, with the 2026 model year carried over unchanged. | 889 cc | 105 hp | 100 Nm | 204 kg without fuel |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.