Husqvarna Motorcycles has shown off its new Expedition variant, a hardcore touring addition to the Norden 901 range, designed to go pretty much anywhere on the planet.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 jump](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/127667_Norden-901-Expedition-2023-1024x683.jpg)
Facilitating its call-of-the-wild transformation are long travel WP XPLOR suspension components. It is also finished in a new colour scheme to differentiate it from the stock Husqvarna Norden 901 which we rode last year. Expedition comes with added touring kit as well.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 next to lake](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/127704_Norden-901-Expedition-2023-1024x683.jpg)
The WP XPLOR suspension offers 240mm of travel each end. The suspension is fully adjustable, allowing riders to fine-tune the compression, rebound, and preload settings according to personal preferences.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 seat](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/127686_Norden-901-Expedition-2023-1024x683.jpg)
Comfort accessories fitted as standard include heated grips and rider’s seat, and a touring windshield. There’s also a standard luggage solution set-up that integrates with the bodywork and offers up to 36 litres of storage.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 speedo](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/127685_Norden-901-Expedition-2023-1024x683.jpg)
Powered by a 78kW/100Nm 889cc parallel-twin, the Norden 901 Expedition offers power aplenty for taking on challenging terrain. There are four switchable ride modes (Street, Rain, Offroad, Explorer). The chro-moly trellis frame is designed to deliver agility, rider feedback, and comfort for long days in the saddle.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 protection](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/127699_Norden-901-Expedition-2023-1024x683.jpg)
Other standard features include a centre stand, engine guard, and Connectivity Unit. With the Husqvarna app installed onto a smartphone, and connected to the motorcycle via Bluetooth, riders will benefit from downloadable maps, turn by turn navigation, phone calls in and out, and real-time traffic information. Music selection and volume can also be controlled using the handlebar-mounted buttons.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 riding through river](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/127672_Norden-901-Expedition-2023-1024x683.jpg)
There’s also switchable cornering ABS, a quickshifter, cornering TC with nine levels of rear wheel slip available, a slipper clutch, tubeless spoked wheels and Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres optimised for street use and off-road antics. A 19-litre fuel tank provides a riding range of up to 400km.
![Husqvarna Norden 901 with rider loading panniers](https://www.autocar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/127709_Norden-901-Expedition-2023-1024x683.jpg)
Expect the bike to be available here from around May this year, with a list price of $29,990.