Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled its new Norden 901 Expedition with its latest adventure machine receiving a boost in off-road and all-roads touring capability with the addition of new long-travel WP XPLOR suspension and a raft of other goodies.

The biggest news for off-road adventurers is Expedition’s new offroad-specific and fully adjustable WP XPLOR suspension, which offers 240mm of travel on the front and rear of the motorcycle versus 220mm/215mm front/rear travel on the standard Norden 901

 

On top of the off-road friendly suspension, Husqvarna has given the Expedition a good dose of kit from its technical accessories catalogue equipping the new machine with adjustable heated grips and rider’s seat, touring windshield, and pannier kit that offers up to 36-litres storage capacity.

Technical highlights:
  • WP XPLOR suspension offers longer travel (240mm) and full adjustability
  • Heated grips and rider seat for cold weather comfort
  • Touring Windshield for reduced fatigue on extended rides
  • Side Bag Set offers convenient storage
  • Centrestand for easier maintenance
  • Heavy duty Skid Plate for complete protection of tank and engine
  • Connectivity Unit provides Turn-by-Turn+ navigation, Call-In, Call-Out, and music selection from the rider’s smartphone
  • Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles app available from Apple AppStore and Google Playstore
  • Chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame with engine as stressed member
  • 889cc parallel-twin engine with 105hp peak power and 100Nm of torque
  • Four selectable ride modes (Street, Rain, Offroad, Explorer)
  • Cutting-edge, switchable cornering ABS with Offroad mode
  • Easy Shift function
  • Cornering-sensitive traction control allows for nine levels of adjustable rear wheel slip (in Explorer mode)
  • Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC)
  • Tubeless spoked wheels in off-road dimensions and Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres for maximum performance on the street and off-road
  • Large capacity 19-litre fuel tank provides an extended range of up to 400km

 

 

Engine

  • Torque100 Nm
  • Transmission6-speed
  • Battery capacity10 Ah
  • CoolingLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
  • Power in KW77 kW
  • StarterElectric starter
  • Stroke68.8 mm
  • Bore90.7 mm
  • ClutchPASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
  • CO2 emissions103 g/km
  • Compression ratio13.5
  • Displacement889 cm³
  • EMSBosch EMS with RBW
  • Design2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
  • Fuel consumption4.5 l/100 km
  • Fuel-mixture generationDKK Dellorto (Throttle body 46mm)
  • LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps

Chassis

  • Weight (without fuel)204 kg
  • Tank capacity (approx.)19 l
  • Wheelbase1513 mm
  • ABSBosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable)
  • Front brake disc diameter320 mm
  • Rear brake disc diameter260 mm
  • Front brake2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
  • Rear brake2 piston floating caliper
  • Chain520 X-Ring
  • Frame designChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
  • Front suspensionWP APEX 43
  • Ground clearance252 mm
  • HandlebarAluminium, tapered Ø 28/22 mm
  • Rear suspensionWP APEX - Monoshock
  • Seat height854/874 mm
  • SilencerStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
  • Steering head angle64.2 °
  • Rear subframe designChrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coated
  • Suspension travel (front)220 mm
  • Suspension travel (rear)215 mm
  • WheelsSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims