Hi, I own a Norden after a Teneré. I have to say that I completely agree with everything you said. I think that every bike has its downsides, but being a newe rider, Norden gave a lot more confidence to me, and I prefear it's downsides than the Tenere's. You get cutting edge electonics, low center of gravity, and a quite good looking bike if you like it, wich is not perfect, but very good in everything. For me the worst is the wind buffering, but I like the aggressive standing position even I'm 1,90m.

For me this is the bes mid weight adv motorcycle.

The 890R is close to the 990. The Norden had to be different to the KTM so it is a more travel bike than a crazy off road / jumping etc bike. Interesting that here in Australia Husky offer an upgraded suspension for almost $10000 AUD. Travel is 270mm and transformed it to the off road beast that you desire. The more options the better, more choice.

Just came back from a 1000 km trip in 2 days with my Norden...Highways to trails and single tracks fully loaded with camping gear etc... only bike I can imagine travelling solo and go anywhere and not afraid to have to pick it up. Would go with the 890 R but it would be not as comfortable on long distance and a little to high for me (179 cm). Its the perfect update for me from the 690 R that i had before. I've tried once the 990, very powerful beast but once again too high for me...For now the only down with the husky is the catalyser its way too hot and will need to change this soon. I agree that suspension is not perfect as the 890 R but i had so much fun on the tracks even fully loaded✌

Frank, Frank, Frank....robot voice over -- umm..no.

Nice review Frank, it's still not the 990😁

Adv bike not your thing I Guess