First offroad ride on the Husky Norden 901 Expedition

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KTM 890 Adventure R Rally
Husqvarna ZA have been kind enough leave 2x 901s after their local press launch for @Just Blip It! and I to use while setting routes for KTM ADV RALLY…… It is a Blue and white KTM after all 😈😈

Beautiful autumn morning in the Lowveld, ideal for a quick ride to Siyalongubo Dam.

Getting light quite late now and it was still dark when I met Gustav at 5:30

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Tell husqvarna that you and @Just Blip it ! need the bikes for the EC bash to promote them .
 
It is indeed a great looking bike. Looking forward to reading your write up.
 
Saw one in town this weekend. Nice looking except from the front. Did not like front view.
 
Saw one in town this weekend. Nice looking except from the front. Did not like front view.
Not crazy about that front light either, must say.
Looks somewhat "retro", if that's what they planned, but maybe a twin headlight setup sort of thing might have been nicer
 
I’ve owned 790s and 890s since 2019, so very familiar with the platform on the 901 and as a result immediately felt very comfortable on the 901 when we hit the dirt. The suspension is surpringly plush when compared to previous model 890.

Standing postion not ideal due to width of the seat - can be addressed by fitting narrower seat. The large screen is fantastic for wind protection, but I prefer a less intrusive screen for offroad riding.

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I did bottom out the rear shock a couple of times, but bike kept composure beautifully and never got out of shape.

Experienced a very slight 1-2-3 headshake on some uneven terrain, but never got the feeling it was gonna turn into something more violent. Bike corrected itself immediately without intervention.


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The 790/890/901 all sound terrible with standard exhaust and CAT and I found it difficult to judge revs without looking at the beautiful display.


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Not crazy about that front light either, must say.
Looks somewhat "retro", if that's what they planned, but maybe a twin headlight setup sort of thing might have been nicer
Yes.
The overall look is quite appealing, but I would have loved a twin headlight setup.
 

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