FEATURES AND BENEFITS

One of the most versatile adventure motorcycles ever made. Balanced and purposeful, sporty yet accessible handling on the street, advanced performance, and dynamic handling offroad.

The compact and powerful 889 cc parallel-twin engine is fitted in a highly efficient chassis with offroad specific WP XPLOR suspension. A low centre of gravity, thanks in part to the state-of-the-art fuel tank design, allows for maximum ground clearance and ensures a low seat height. This gives the Norden 901 Expedition a wide range of usability while the rugged, minimalist bodywork defines the identity of the bike and highlights its rally-inspired roots.

ENGINE

The 889 cc, double overhead cam, liquid cooled, parallel-twin cylinder engine features the latest technology in terms of design and electronics. The maximum power output of 77 kW (105 hp) at 8,000 rpm, and torque of 100 Nm at 6,500 rpm, are outstanding figures that leave riders in no doubt about the performance of this state-of-the-art masterpiece. The extremely lightweight engine weighs only 53.4 kg without oil but including all components such as electric start, throttle body, clutch, and coolant lines. Reliability, durability and efficiency are guaranteed by technical solutions such as active crankcase evacuation and a semi dry-sump lubrication which reduce oil friction and pump losses which contribute to the long, 15,000 km service intervals and extremely low fuel consumption.

Performance – 105 hp / 100 Nm
Long service intervals and low fuel consumption – lower cost of ownership
Cutting edge ride-by-wire electronics – class-leading single cylinder technology and performance

ELECTRONICS

Easy Shift
The Norden 901 Expedition is equipped with a rally motorsport derived Easy Shift function. Up and downshifts can be performed without the need to pull the clutch lever which provides several benefits:

Shorter shift times.
A more precise and smoother ride, since clutch actuation and backing off the throttle are no longer required.
The load reversal impact on the rear wheel is noticeably reduced when downshifting.
Rear wheel traction is significantly improved.
The rider can maintain full grip on the handlebars.
Easy Shift uses two sensors, one sensor is on the shift arm, which detects the movement on the shift lever rod when the rider upshifts, and the system cuts the ignition instantaneously. As soon as the second sensor detects the gear engagement, it reapplies the injection and opens the butterfly valve to ensure a smooth action at all engine speeds and throttle positions. When downshifting, the system matches the engine speed to the speed of the new gear selected.

Additionally, the system can also be deactivated if desired by the rider.

Cornering ABS
The latest braking system technology is fitted to the Norden 901 Expedition. The Bosch cornering ABS system is specifically setup for the motorcycle and allows riders to use the full power of the brakes, even when leaning into corners, for the highest level of braking performance and safety.

The system also features advanced rollover protection: in Street ABS mode under extremely hard braking, sensors ensure the rider maintains control.

Bosch 9.1 MP ABS – maximum braking performance and safety
Offroad ABS mode
Adventure riding is about exploring the unknown and riding long distances. By activating Offroad ABS mode, brake control is improved on loose terrain and ensures the rider maintains control of the motorcycle.

In this mode, ABS is deactivated on the rear wheel, ABS activation is reduced on the front wheel and the data taken from the lean angle sensor is no longer considered. This allows riders to lock up the rear wheel – an advanced riding technique to achieve a tighter turning curve. It reduces the tendency of the ABS on the front wheel which allows riders to read and feel the terrain beneath them and brake accordingly. The settings have been optimised for the Norden 901 Expedition to ensure maximum braking power and minimal intrusion.

Offroad ABS is linked to the Offroad ride mode and can also be used with the Street mode engaged.

Cornering MTC
Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) is Husqvarna Motorcycles’ premium lean angle sensitive traction control system and provides the highest level of safety. The system monitors the rear wheel speed and reacts immediately if the rotational speed of the rear wheel is disproportionate to the overall riding speed. Within milliseconds, the MTC reduces the engine output with an extremely smooth, barely perceptible intervention at the throttle valves, until the system has reduced slippage to optimum proportions for the selected ride mode and lean angle of the motorcycle.

The new generation of Cornering MTC uses two additional sensors (a wheel slip and a tilt angle sensor) for the various movements of the motorcycle. Each sensor has its own function, and data from both are combined to offer a range of traction control settings. With the data from the tilt angle sensor, optimal traction is assured which is clearly noticeable during straight line acceleration. The power reduction is less abrupt if the front wheel lifts and thus a more constant acceleration can be achieved.

Depending on the selected riding mode, Cornering MTC allows different levels of traction slip at the rear wheel. In Explorer mode, the rider can control the level of MTC intervention with slip adjust from 9 levels. The setting offers a large range of intervention to the benefit of beginners and experienced riders alike and allows for a drifting rear wheel when accelerating out of corners or lifting the front wheel.

For experienced riders, the