You can set up quick buttons, you can change modes in a few presses then. I have the up button as change modes and down button as heated grips on mine.
@GCTO239
Жыл бұрын
The biggest test will be reliability when you are far away from a dealer...fun is not only a question of performance and equipment.
@jabsy5094
Жыл бұрын
It’s a KTM engine, so it’ll will break down at any point. I love their engines from a performance aspect, but my god are they woefully unreliable.
@GCTO239
Жыл бұрын
@@jabsy5094 indeed.
@bonjovi1354
Жыл бұрын
Similar case with tuareg 660??? What do u guys think about the Aprilia one ... I am currently on a xt650 vstorm .. owning a xt never had an issue with reliability my buddy bought a 790 Duke ..now he wants sell it .. though he had a lot of fun but later alot of pain ... And the waiting time
@yumpbalump
Жыл бұрын
@@bonjovi1354 If you want reliability, I'd bet on Yamaha over Aprilia or KTM. I actually think Ducati have gotten reasonably reliable, probably due to influence from VW Group.
@jabsy5094
Жыл бұрын
@@bonjovi1354 Yeah Aprilia has a very shoddy reputation as well. Again, an amazing performing bike, but also a ticking time bomb. A big thing that drives me nuts about the Tuareg 660 is that its god awful to maintain yourself. The air filter alone is so out of the way that the costs to replace it, which you'll need to do a lot on an adventure bike, is ridiculously pricey. The bike is riddled with little things like this. Mandatory dealership services in order to clear the maintenance light, etc, etc. It's just a bloody headache and something that plagues more and more Euro bikes.
@1MrBryn
Жыл бұрын
No matter what bike you were on, this makes me want to go to South Africa!
@hagestad
Жыл бұрын
Never on KTM. Good luck getting parts in anything but Capital. Also they went into salt water with it. Those bikes are notorious for crappy electrical connections. Its like gremlin - don't get it wet.
@rasthurlo6812
Жыл бұрын
why is this less "extreme" than the KTM890R? They now both have the same suspension travel, engine and chassis, so only difference seems to be the fairing
@UncleWally3
Жыл бұрын
Not to be too cynical but “supply chain” reasons aside, are manufacturers manufacturing scarcity to artificially increase value or manufacturing motorcycles to meet demand?
@roadglide
Жыл бұрын
Bingo! Reduce production will reduce supply. This will “increase demand”. It won’t meet demand because they won’t have enough. Keeping prices solid.
@BishBosh2010
Жыл бұрын
I'd so yes, there I believe are post covid supply issues and greater bureaucracy it seems. Hopefully with the economic downturn the lack of free money in the economy with mke pricing competative! My thoughts only.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
Жыл бұрын
Not saying I regret selling my Norden 901 and buying a KTM 1290 Adventure R. BUT I am seriously thinking about the expedition version lol
@seano4214
Жыл бұрын
Next time hit Durban for some quality off-road sections. SA is great for the weather and different riding terrain. Would consider the Norden if I had not already bought the KTM. Great vid.
@xxxxDuke
Жыл бұрын
I love my 890 AdvR , but hmm ...
@NudaMan
Жыл бұрын
990 Adventure 🥲
@windinthewillows6248
Жыл бұрын
Those side bags don’t look like they will last long, the securing system seems to be flawed!
@100CupsColombia
Жыл бұрын
First time I ever seen the man being truly enthusiastic-welcome to the world me old salchicha
@Chewwy1973
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review it was cool to see your joy and I can imagine why - Great bike for sure
@Chad76Media
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@HairyMTB
Жыл бұрын
I know you are gone already, but a belated welcome to Cape Town 😃
@nickrider5220
Жыл бұрын
I think it's Bore 90.7mm and stroke 68.8mm, else it'll only be allowed to rev to 6500 rpm. The test is good by Chad though 👍
@witteveenjeroen
Жыл бұрын
Great review. I see you don't have crash bars. Are they necessary in your opinion?
@Dehydratedpencil
Жыл бұрын
If you fall over alot then they are definitely necessary 🤣
@Graybeard_
Жыл бұрын
In another review they showed how the bash plate prevents the bike from tipping all the way over flat and in effect serves as side crash bars in most situations.
@johnDukemaster
Жыл бұрын
Sooo goood! Well made review. Thank you!
@napalmtec
Жыл бұрын
Thx for the nice test! Love the K interns made bag design and pro level functionality. :))))
@bonesworld7178
Жыл бұрын
Woohoo.... The bike that we thought we were getting at launch! No offense Simon... But this is a proper off road review! Nice work
@yumpbalump
Жыл бұрын
I still don't understand why KTM don't let Husky represent the premium side of the company. They have the looks, and there's an opportunity to make them a cut above on switchgear, brakes, and suspension. But once again they seem to almost pit the two brands against each other. At least this is close enough that I'd go for it over the R.
@lukefish7562
Жыл бұрын
Waiting on mime to come in any day now. Cannot wait. Excellent review. Thanks Enjoy!🏍️💨
@4tech69
Жыл бұрын
It's really good value if your looking at the 890 R as well. Great value.
@timrodierides
Жыл бұрын
Great review Chad! That looked dreamy
@Visian
Жыл бұрын
Have you all improved the buckle so that it doesn't get scratched up? I love, love LOVE this belt except for the finish on the buckle.
@gabrielkopp2036
Жыл бұрын
Did husqvarna fit better tires than the standard 901 or do they still have the scorpion str?
@hovishill2779
Жыл бұрын
Great looking bike, sounds like a bargain with all the extras for £900, but whats going on with the panniers, they look like they’re about to fall off the bike every time you hit a bump.
@johnDukemaster
Жыл бұрын
Makes them flexible. Sturdy panniers can break. My guess, anyway!
@Ducatijay72
Жыл бұрын
Normally sturdy ones can cause wobbles at speed
@Chad76Media
Жыл бұрын
They were ok after many crashes and two days riding
@spency787
Жыл бұрын
I think I’ll stick with my ‘91 Africa Twin
@MH-xd2nd
Жыл бұрын
Great bike for all terrain extreme off roading. Not much of that in the UK, and how many owners will want to trash their shiny new toy on rocks, drop it into ditches and pick this tall, > 200Kg monster up multiple times? The seat height is fine as long as your mate brings a step ladder along.
@golawnboygo
Жыл бұрын
do more squats and or birpees
@golawnboygo
Жыл бұрын
do more squats/birpees
@johnr5545
Жыл бұрын
Nice job god bless
@laynetravis
Жыл бұрын
Love it!
@viperq
Жыл бұрын
Looks wise I think this is better than the KTM 890 ADV.
@ianross225
Жыл бұрын
Great review, Adam. I really wanted a 901 but lost interest after seemingly endless teaser video clips in Iceland etc. I gave up and instead have an 890 Adventure (non R) and it’s pretty much perfect for me. The competition (Tiger, Desert X, T7, ATAS etc) are all too tall and top heavy. My 60 mile test ride was a revelation in several ways. I’m 5’8” so no giant either and this is just so manageable and fun. Oh, and close to 70 mpg. That said, you’ve got me thinking about the Expedition. My only criticism is those dreadful panniers which look like an afterthought. Why not team up with, say, Touratech or Bumot and do a proper job? For just £900 over the standard 901 a bargain. I need to stop myself having a test ride……
@oross99
Жыл бұрын
'''Why not team up with, say, Touratech or Bumot and do a proper job?'' You have answered to your own question with: ''For just £900 over the standard 901 a bargain''. You can improve the panniers by adding another locking mechanism. Instead of having only 2 you can have 3. Many did it.
@ianross225
Жыл бұрын
@@oross99 My point is why scrimp on this? They’re the same as the original 901 and look like a pair of bin bags plus they stick out and flap around.
@mechcavandy986
Жыл бұрын
There are lots of after market options for panniers.
@mechcavandy986
Жыл бұрын
@@oross99 I did that.
@ianross225
Жыл бұрын
@@mechcavandy986 For sure but these spoil an otherwise great and coherent, quality package.
@worldsnomad
Жыл бұрын
Anyone has a experience with any of Husqvarna models, are they more reliable than ktm?
@hovishill2779
Жыл бұрын
No is the simple answer, I found out the hard way !!!
@Xerdoz
Жыл бұрын
Those bags are all over the place. They're going to get shredded in no time at all. Why put useless bags which are just going to break?
@OnMyWayBack888
Жыл бұрын
How is the screen? Looks like when you sit it is just in your eyes…
@terryomara9403
Жыл бұрын
Great vid i bet your pals are jealous
@eerds
Жыл бұрын
That bag looks really bad Husqvarna can't sell stuff like that for money.
@defylifeadventure
Жыл бұрын
The bike itself looks great and good value for money. The luggage on the other hand looks trash. The bag are mounted as far away from the bike as Husky could get them, and they flop around like crazy in every video I've seen so far.
@toltod
Жыл бұрын
What crashbars can you use with that new skidplate?
@nantuck3
Жыл бұрын
Why would you want them
@StuHNomadBiker
Жыл бұрын
Bike looks mint... miles better with longer suspension.. looks more aggressive.... those saddlebags though .... WTF 😮... horrendous
@skyworks1621
Жыл бұрын
In the last few years so many more off road focused bikes have come out. Like we really ride off road and on the beach. I ride passes in the Alps. There is no sand or off road if I want to make 500 kilometres in a day, just corners and fast riding. So companys get it together.
@patmc2314
Жыл бұрын
You mean like all the other bikes all these companies make. Why comment on a review of an off road themed bike crying about not being a road bike?
@tomivuorinen2045
Жыл бұрын
How about the camsaft broplem??? No one want to say anything adout that, spesialy engine factory people.
@garethkelsey-evans7418
Жыл бұрын
Remember when they used to make the same motorcycle better? Now they upsell you!
@GCTO239
Жыл бұрын
You are right. The Norden as a newly-labeled KTM has tons of issues that should be addressed first. However, there are many custumers who like to be fooled by image and marketing. I am not one of these guys.
@SuperDavensuziyoutub
Жыл бұрын
Do you biking journo's never ride in the U.K. between November and June?🙊
@Beinhartwie1chopper
Жыл бұрын
Polar circle here i come
@rideroll9609
Жыл бұрын
Grey Norden looks so much better than this.... I think I will stick with the previous version it is able to do a good offroad too...
@donlero1913
Жыл бұрын
Any formed road regardless of surface IS NOT OFF ROAD. A dirt road is still a road ! A gravel road is still a road ! When there is no evidence of a formed road, such as a river bed, a sand dune or a single track or a rock platform, you are traversing "off road". Journos use the term off road way too loosely.
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