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01. Find your way north

• MADE FOR THE PURPOSE: With a strong and torquey motor, offroad wheels and tires, and plenty of space to carry a passenger, the Norden 901 is a purpose-built and highly capable motorcycle designed and prepared to embark on any adventure. Its comfortable saddle and modern ergonomics, together with dynamic WP suspension, combine to provide exceptional comfort throughout every leg of any journey.
• MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCES: Decide on your destination and the Norden 901 will take you there. Offering extended range thanks to the low consumption design of the 899 cc engine, each mile will go by in the blink of an eye. Plus, with multiple ways to customize this versatile machine using the extensive range of Technical Accessories, the Norden 901 can be customized to suit the style and needs of every adventurer.
• OUTSIDE OF DAILY BUSINESS: Light with modern geometry means the versatile Norden 901 is as equally proficient on rugged terrain as it is while navigating through urban environments. Multiple rider aids including easy shift, cruise control, ride modes, and an optional Bluetooth connectivity to control and display essential information like calls, music, and navigation combine to create an enriched riding experience.

02. Adventure in its core

• GEOMETRY: Wherever you venture, the chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame is designed for distance and able to deliver day-long comfort. By using the engine as a stressed member, the frame design is also light, compact, and engineered to deliver precise feedback. It also provides a light feeling through tight corners in addition to assured stability and comfort when riding offroad on less-travelled tracks. The geometry of the Norden 901 is formulated to create a world-class travel motorcycle and features perfect ergonomics for a comfortable riding experience throughout every voyage of discovery.
• BODYWORK: The Norden 901 encourages you to explore further, whether on the daily commute or a month-long excursion. Form follows function throughout the bodywork that combines style with simplicity and from every angle, the Norden 901 oozes class and a purposeful look. Equipped with a fuel tank capable of taking you upwards of 248 miles (400 km) and positioning the fuel low on the machine for uncompromised handling, the shape also protects your feet from trail dirt and spray.
• OFFROAD WHEELS: You are well prepared for all circumstances with the Norden 901's 21 inch front and 18 inch rear wheels, which will take you from tarmac to rough trails. You can have every confidence in the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires - grippy on the road and able to find traction on the trail. The wire-spoked, tubeless design of the wheels makes them light for easy handling, flexible for comfort and there is less risk of a flat tire holding you up and losing you precious riding time. The large diameter of the wheels makes rolling over rougher surfaces easy.
• SUBFRAME: Whether you're carrying hard luggage, bags and panniers, a pillion or both, the Norden 901 can be loaded your way whether the journey is for business or pleasure. The steel trellis subframe at the rear of the motorcycle is compact, lightweight yet strong enough to carry a passenger and luggage under all conditions when exploring the paved road and beyond.
• LED LIGHTS: Day. Night. Mist or fog. LED lights and fog lights illuminate the way on the Norden 901. Inspired by the lights used on Husqvarna Factory Racing's rally machines, the front cowl features an integrated LED headlight and standard fog lights, which are neatly designed with a slim profile for enhanced aerodynamics that assure stability at higher speeds. A daytime running light encircles the headlight ensuring the Norden 901 is clearly visible at all times. LED indicators deliver clear signals to other road users when navigating through urban environments.

03. Trustworthy equipment

• SUSPENSION: Control and comfort are essential throughout every long distance adventure. At the front end of the Norden 901, WP APEX 43 mm forks offer 220 mm of travel for exceptional damping across the roughest terrain, with the compression and rebound easily adjustable for a personalized set-up. The same settings can be fine-tuned on the WP APEX rear shock in addition to the preload for maximum comfort, with travel set at 215 mm for a perfect balance and superior handling.
• ENGINE: Every twist of the ride-by-wire throttle delivers just the right amount of power you require to reach new horizons. A pair of balancer shafts in the 889 cc, double overhead cam, liquid cooled, parallel twin engine increase comfort and reduce vibration, adding to your riding pleasure. The engine has plentiful power combined with finesse and manageability, make the engine capable of delivering everything you demand of it, wherever you want to go. Long service intervals of 15,000 km and low fuel consumption make the Norden 901's engine even better suited to the tasks you set for it.
• BRAKES: For confidence-inspiring braking, the Norden 901 features quality braking components for reliable performance. J.Juan brake systems front and rear, together with a Bosch ABS system, provide controlled stopping power. On the front wheel, two 320 mm floating discs are paired with four-piston radial calipers, while a single 260 mm disc and a two-piston caliper on the rear combine to offer exceptional braking. The cornering sensitive system automatically adjusts the braking force, allowing riders to brake efficiently even when at high lean angles.
• STEERING DAMPER: The steering damper aids stability while riding on harsh street surfaces or when sudden bumps are encountered, while still allowing for easy handlebar control when riding offroad. Additionally, the frame has provision to allow the fitment of a high-performance adjustable off-road steering damper.
• CLUTCH: You will be quick to realize the benefits of the PASC (power assist slipper clutch), which maximizes rear wheel grip under full acceleration and prevents rear wheel instability and hopping when downshifting quickly or braking hard into a turn. You will also find it easier to operate because as you open the throttle, the hand effort required on the clutch when changing gear is reduced. Less fatigue means more riding pleasure for longer.
• GEARBOX: The Norden 901 features a 6-speed sequential gearbox with a ratio to suit every condition from walking pace to flying highway speeds. Quick and precise gear changing is ensured thanks to a short shift lever travel, light spring action and, when required, the assistance of the standard Easy Shift quickshifter. The teeth of the 4th, 5th and 6th gears have been glass bead blasted to provide exceptional reliability.

04. State of the art componentry

• RIDE MODES: Multiple ride modes ensure the Norden 901 can deliver optimal performance on all types of terrain. Three options, Street, Rain, and Offroad, are pre-set with the throttle response, traction control, Bosch ABS, and peak power settings all tailored to each mode to suit the corresponding conditions. Additionally, the Explorer Mode provides riders with full control of every function so that a personalized riding mode can be created based on personal preference and skill level.
• EASY SHIFT: You can apply your full attention to mastering the terrain in challenging environments with the help of Easy Shift, which allows you to make seamless up and down changes of the 6-speed gearbox. A sensor detects when you actuate the gear lever and instructs the ECU to match engine parameters for a fuss-free gear change at any RPM or engine load. The Easy Shift system means shorter shift times and a smoother ride because there is no need to close the throttle and operate the clutch to change gear. As well as improving rear wheel traction, Easy Shift lets you maintain control by keeping full grip of the handlebars.
• OFFROAD ABS: Offroad braking requires a specific technique, different to braking on the open road. The Offroad mode within the sophisticated Bosch ABS system is designed to enhance mixed terrain adventures. When selected, the ABS on the rear brake is disabled while activation on the front brake is reduced. In addition, the lean angle sensor no longer forms part of the system's calculations. This setting permits the rear wheel to break loose, allowing sharper cornering as the rear wheel can be locked on entry to tight corners and also when under acceleration when exiting turns. With a less intrusive front brake ABS, riders can feel the terrain and brake later and harder to enjoy true offroad riding. Designed to boost confidence in every riding situation, Offroad mode extends and refines the capabilities of the Bosch ABS system to suit the conditions on every adventure.
• CRUISE CONTROL: When you find yourself on long, clear stretches of road you can set the cruise control from the handlebar-mounted switches and focus for a moment on the landscape ahead of you. This is why you travel, for those blissful moments when you feel part of the environment around you. Cruise control is also a useful feature when you don't want to risk creeping over speed limits. Also for your riding ease, the Norden 901 features a height adjustable two-piece seat with exceptional grip and comfort in all conditions, and an aluminum tapered handlebar with six mounting positions providing an adjustment range of 30mm (front to rear) for customizable ergonomics.
• MTC: You want rider aids that assist rather than restrict, ensuring you always remain in control. Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) is lean angle sensitive and offers seamless interventions. When the system detects that the rear wheel is turning at the wrong speed for the riding situation, throttle input is reduced until the correct level of rear wheel slippage for the selected ride mode and current angle of lean is reached. In optional 'Explorer' mode, you can control the level of MTC intervention with 9 levels of slip adjust. When front wheel lift is detected, the system reduces the throttle by small increments for a more constant acceleration. As your ambition and experience grow you can, if desired, switch off the traction control to drift the rear and lift the front wheel at will.
• RIDE BY WIRE: A ride-by-wire electronically controlled throttle control means perfect power delivery and ensures the engine responds instantly when you need it. No matter what the weather or temperature, it acts in conjunction with sensors on the motorcycle to tell the engine management system exactly what is required. It also means there is no throttle cable to maintain and adjust.