2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 goes on sale in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: After making its first appearance as a concept model at the 2019 EICMA show, the Husqvarna Norden 901 made its global debut last year. And finally, after a long wait, this Swedish motorcycle has just landed on the Malaysian shores. It highlights the brand’s trail segment and is touted as a highly versatile machine that is perfect for off-road adventures as well as daily commutes.

Let’s discuss the all-new Husqvarna Norden 901 in detail, starting with the price.

The Husqvarna Norden 901 price in Malaysia starts at RM 98,800 (without road tax, insurance, and registration). Included in the price is a two-year unlimited mileage warranty against manufacturing defects.

Powering Husqvarna’s adventure bike is an 899-cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve, parallel-twin mill borrowed from the KTM 890 Adventure as the two motorcycles share the same underpinnings.

The engine pumps out a power output of 105 hp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 100 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Shifting duties are managed by a six-speed gearbox with chain final drive. It features a PASC slipper clutch, which reduces lever effort and prevents wheel hop.

In terms of electronic aids, it comes packed with traction control and three riding modes (Rain, Street, and Off-Road) as standard. An optional ‘Explorer mode’ can be opted that will let you explore the world. The automaker also offers a cornering ABS feature to the riders with off-road mode.

Design-wise, the Norden 901 looks much different from its Austrian cousin. It features a more extensive body panel that not only offers a more prominent look but also makes it a proper dual-purpose bike for long-distance touring. The key highlights include - 

• Auxiliary LED lights
• TFT-LCD display
• Charging socket in the front cowl
• Cruise control
• 854 mm seat height 
• 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels wrapped with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres 

As for suspension, the bike is equipped with fully-adjustable WP Apex upside-down forks at the front offering 220 mm of travel. On the rear, it gets a preload adjustable WP Apex monoshock, with 215 mm of travel. The braking duties are taken care of by twin four-piston callipers 320 mm front discs and a two-piston calliper 260 mm rear disc.

What are your views on this new Swedish hunk in town? Let us know in the comments.

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