After returning from the international press launch of the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition in South Africa, Alun declared it was the toughest adventure bike launch he'd been on in 12 years of testing motorbikes around the world.
And Alun wasn't alone in his assessment, with Dakar Rally winner Cyril Depres also impressed with the challenging route Husqvarna provided for the assembled journalists which saw them ride for more than 300 miles over two days of adventuring.
But how did the Norden 901 Expedition perform on the mix of technical trails, sweeping gravel roads, twisty coastal tarmac, and more? What makes the Expedition worth spending an extra £900 over the price of a standard Norden 901? And could South Africa help Alun get his trail-riding mojo back?
Find out all this and more in the latest episode of the ABR Garage, the podcast from Adventure Bike Rider, in which James debriefs Alun on his return from the Norden launch. You can also listen to an audio version of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.
WHAT IS THE NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION?
The original Norden 901 hit dealerships here in the UK in 2022, and less than a year later, the manufacturer has released a new model, called the Expedition. It shares the same engine, chassis, wheels, electronics, and more with the standard bike, but has been designed to offer greater comfort and performance over long distances, whether you're riding on or off road.
Let us know what you think of the new Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition in the comments section below. And be sure to hit that subscribe button for more content from ABR.
00:00 - 04:11 Why this press launch in particular?
04:11 - 07:48 New Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition expedition features
07:48 - 11:45 What was the press trip like?
11:45 - 14:30 Off-road on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
14:30 - 16:19 Aluns refound love for off-road
16:19 - 18:54 A bit about ABR
18:54 - 22:44 Comfort on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
22:44 - 25:54 Engine on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
25:54 - 34:02 - Handling on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
34:02 - 36:44 Brakes on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
36:44 - 41:10 Technology on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
41:10 - 43:54 Water crossing
43:54 - 45:04 The best place to ride your adventure bike
45:04 - 48:24 The Husqvarna Norden 901 expedition crashes well
48:24 - 49:24 Luggage all packed on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
49:24 - 53:14 The camping spot in South Africa
53:14 - 56:58 Top 5 takeaways from the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
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