Keep your chin up mate. I met a gorgeous woman from Sweden at the weekend. She didn't want to sleep with me, but she did help me build my new furniture 🙄
Great video and glad you enjoyed the island where I live. By the way, the flowers that you see constantly on the roads are hydrangeas. Keep up the good work.
Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish , few belly laughs along the way ...only me n marquez could have saved that, it's true your right up there Jason 👍 top job
Safe to say all the off road training and Rally riding has made you all the better for that test Nige. Excellent review of the bike with the usual quality commentary but a question for the Azores council looking at about 17.30 on the vid. What kind of sadist pervert builds a road out of mixed sections of deep sand and then fucking cobbles both of which when wet are "interesting/fucking lethal" Nice to see Lyndon popping his head in and you are right about his positivity having watched pretty much all his Races to Places and Dakar from the start. Top Bloke.
“Perhaps the other tester crashing the bike skewed his opinion” 😂😂🤣 Well done man. Seriously awesome review and thank you so much for putting it together. I couldn’t stop laughing and smiling the whole time.
@@wobblysauce i have an 890r, the front can be a little washy off road when you're REALLY pushing it, but you can ride the fuckin tires off it otherwise and it just goes.
That’s what makes 44teeth the best on this segment of bike reviewers. These guys really enjoy riding a motorcycle and have fun doing it, while some others journalists are just too serious and boring.
@@SpearfishingWalrus my comment was about other channels who do bike reviews. I wasn’t saying anything specifically about this bike even though I’ve seen some boring reviews of this bike too. I just appreciate the way 44teeth does their reviews against other UA-cam channels, that’s all.
I think it's one of the best looking ADV bikes ever made. It's stunning and to combine that with the KTM 890 platform, what a machine. I want one so bad my gentleman parts hurt.
Finally. An unbiased review.thanks for reviewing the bike itself and not simply comparing it to he ktm 890 adventure R. That was getting old. Thanks for reviewing the husky for what it is. Adventure/touring motorcycle. You rock
Brilliant stuff! One of the best (if not THE best!) Norden reviews I’ve seen. This was already in my top 3 with the Adventure 890 and Tiger 900 but now it’s defo on top! Thx guys.
I truly enjoyed every minute of this review. I think the bike looks fantastic and I’m hoping to see it live soon… I might “need” to add a fifth bike to my garage. ;) And about São Miguel… I love this island, been there twice already and currently planning to go back in 2022 with some friends and our own bikes shipped from Lisbon.
Great review! I always appreciate a good tank humping! How did you find the weight of the Norden? On paper it reads like more but were you able to contrast weight difference between the KTMs? Anything you'd change right away if you owned the bike?
FAGAN this is one of your best reviews mate. Funny and informative with stunning scenery- what a place! You were your most confident here. Really enjoyed your video! And - OH WOULD YOU FUCK OFF, WE’RE FILMING HERE! - great editing!
Finally!!!!!!! 2-3 years later 😍 if I had to pick an adventure bike it would be this one 👌🏾 reminds me of the 950/990 Adventures that I love still to this day
Norden was a decent bomb sight in WWII, sounds like a decent bike too. Not keen on the looks myself but seems like a cracking go anywhere tourer, cheers Nige :)
I bought a Street 765 r/s, and more recently a Thruxton r/s on the back of 44teeth videos. Now just booked a trip to the Azores - 44teeth = peak influencers 🤣
Awesome review! You have a 2000km trip planned, a mix of highway, twisty roads and gravel roads. If you prioritize comfort, would you take this or the Africa Twin?
Do not take AT on off road trip! Work for insurance company. Drop the bike and load goes through front down tube on frame and wrinkles it. Write off. Only my experience but google and check. Have a great trip you B*st*rd!! (Obviously not jealous)
@@ipadhome5549 Plenty of people have abused Africa Twins without any issues. With that said I don'T think they are all made the same. I've seen some with messy welds, rust issues etc. I've ridden mine over 30000km on road, dirt roads, gravel roads, mud, and it's been absolutely flawless. Hasn't used a drop of oil or required anything aside from oil, gas and tires. I've seen KTMs break in falf...there's always someone somewhere that has had a terrible experience with a bike, regardless of the brand.
Been looking forward to this one. Was super psyched for this release and visor down really shit on my cornflakes when their review came out. Good to have the balance restored 😅
Seen the other aforementioned review and my first thought straight away was to wait for the 44 teeth review before I believe anything. But not only that your videos are always a good laugh and not just about the bikes. Thumbs up Statham. Boothy pulled the short straw I assume riding the z650rs ha-ha.
It does LOOK GREAT (and rides great from what I hear) and that's really the main answer to the "why?" question. It's a "goldilocks" in-between the 890ADV and 890R that looks "cooler." Nothing wrong with that. KTM wisely using Husky to expand their market to a much larger, younger and less dirt-savvy market. I'm more the 890R type and would find the 43mm forks lacking. I'm also disappointed they promised a "class leading lightness" in 2019 but did not deliver even with the thinner forks and slightly smaller tank. I rode my Tiger 900 Rally Pro here to Colombia from California and it's amazing but feeling a little envious of the Norden's suspension travel, 18" rear and lower cog.
Frikn love these videos and content. All of it. I have yet to see one where the both of you sit down and explain how this all started and what you did prior and how it became so big. Would love to see that
Now that’s a Norden 901 review! Would it be safe to suggest this bike serves as a ‘middle ground’ between the standard 890 adventure and the R. Not quite as focused off road as the R, but also maybe better as a long haul bike than the standard? Is that fair?
i was hoping for the 'Xplorer' suspension of the 'r' and if i had my wishes way less computer nanny nonsense but just the same i think this may be my next bike
10% maximum tax, the stuff of dreams. Here in NZ there is something called "tax freedom day" which means you are now earning for yourself. This was 11 May this year, meaning for the average person 44.1% goes to the government. The flowers are hydrangeas, the colour of them depends on the soil acidity etc. Hi from NZ, Anthony.
Nice bike, and great place to ride, ( but since i'am portuguese, my opinion is a bit bias :-) ) the bike looks great, but i think i will kept my 990 Adventure
Loved this video. You made this bike look so cool and so fun. Even before you said it was a bike that gave confidence, it was really clear that you felt comfortable on it. Those sketchy wet conditions reminded me so much of New Zealand. You guys have so much skill and courage. I just don't have the necessary skills to ride these high-tech bikes - maybe back when I was in my 20s... Your throttle control must be off the planet.
I've wanted an Adventure R for a while, and then Husky has to do this to me. Why couldn't you just hate this bike? It'd make my life so much easier. :) Also, been a patron of Lyndon's for a long while now. Really awesome to see some crossover references here. He truly is about the pinnacle representative for the sport you can get. I'm eagerly awaiting his content on the Norden as well. Part of me hopes they'll do a 490KTM/501Husky in the same trim. More of a "true" middleweight. The Japanese offerings in the 500cc range are simply not all that exciting, and all of them require a decent amount of work to make into true mini-ADV bikes. By the time you spend the money it's hardly worth it. Great content as always.
Been waiting on this one. Firstly Sao Miguel is an absolute wonderland! Great place to visit, even more so in the summer. Bike seems dreamy and Al your literally top tier brother, the best.
Can't believe Kelly Slater was reviewing that bike in front of them waves 🌊 instead of surfing them with Chad (aka Warchild) too. Vaya con Dios Statham. Same boat as Ur mates, I've not had a bike since mt10 launch bought it same day, and got rid in lockdown. The Norden seems like a great option. Tenere will be hard to not test anyway
What a difference a review makes. If you listen to a 'certain other' reviewer (cough)Visordown(cough) then you'd think it was a pile o' crap! Nice to hear that a Mega film star like Stath' taking time out from groupies and working out in gym's reckons it's top notch Nige! I've lusted after this bike since I saw it's concept bike at EICMA in the press. Now...it only remains to be seen what Ducati bring to the party with the equally (in my book) anticipated Desert-X! (Don't f*ck it up Ducati!)
Great to see it in action, but one thing I want to hear about is the cable clutch..! I love my 701 (since new in ‘16) and LOVE hydraulic clutches - and no, I’ve had zero slave problems - especially with my Clake One Light fitted. I’ve been waiting for the 901 since we first heard of it, but… Then I saw it had an ‘accounts department decided’ cable! :-( Unless they have managed to get it Honda light (which I doubt) I’m sadly gonna have to pass and just remain in love with my 701.
Great review and great range of terrain. Is there a cobbles to sand mode? You never know. Q: is the screen any good? The 890 variants don’t get great reviews and pretty fundamental to an “adventure” bike that for the bulk sold will be on tarmac. With a few cobbles. Thanks.
The great thing about not being a vlogger, is that when something “brand new” is released but comes from the same factory and same production line as something else that already exists, except with a different badge and colour, you can simply call it out for what it is 👍
Thanks for another fun video. I definitely like the bike yet I suspect that it may be more top heavy than the 890. Though you seem very pleased about the bike, did you notice any difference of cg between Norden and 890? Tia 🖖
i don't know how 44teeth manage to get statham to do bike reviews with them, awesome
😂
This is budget Statham
Wait until you get duet from Statham and Sue Perkins
@@SquidMissile1 When you order Statham from Wish
Hahahahaha🤣🤣
Sat feeling sorry for myself after a crash at the weekend and 44 teeth turn up to brighten my day up!
Hope your body is in one piece and your bike isn't too rough.
@@thepassionofthegoose5472 it will live to race again, I’m not to bad just a bit sore and pi553d off. But thanks for asking mate, much appreciated.
Keep your chin up mate. I met a gorgeous woman from Sweden at the weekend. She didn't want to sleep with me, but she did help me build my new furniture 🙄
@@christiangrendel9893 😂😂😂😂 thanks buddy.
Hope you recover well
Stunning roads and scenery; perfect place to test an adventure motorbike. 901 looks like a great traveler and all-rounder. As always a spot on review.
My thoughts too. If there is a better place to test the Norden I'd like to hear about it.
Its Portugal baby! 😍🇵🇹
Great video and glad you enjoyed the island where I live.
By the way, the flowers that you see constantly on the roads are hydrangeas.
Keep up the good work.
This. This is the review I've been waiting for!!! Properly loving it. Strong work as always mate! 👊😎
Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish , few belly laughs along the way ...only me n marquez could have saved that, it's true your right up there Jason 👍 top job
Safe to say all the off road training and Rally riding has made you all the better for that test Nige. Excellent review of the bike with the usual quality commentary but a question for the Azores council looking at about 17.30 on the vid. What kind of sadist pervert builds a road out of mixed sections of deep sand and then fucking cobbles both of which when wet are "interesting/fucking lethal" Nice to see Lyndon popping his head in and you are right about his positivity having watched pretty much all his Races to Places and Dakar from the start. Top Bloke.
“Perhaps the other tester crashing the bike skewed his opinion” 😂😂🤣
Well done man. Seriously awesome review and thank you so much for putting it together. I couldn’t stop laughing and smiling the whole time.
Who are they referring to?
@@tompage8674 VisorDown maybe?
@@soloq6690 yeah looks like they rag on the handling so possible. Nothing in their video/review about stacking it though...
Have to admit, some of the transitions did look somewhat tricky... and easy to overcook it.
@@wobblysauce i have an 890r, the front can be a little washy off road when you're REALLY pushing it, but you can ride the fuckin tires off it otherwise and it just goes.
That’s what makes 44teeth the best on this segment of bike reviewers. These guys really enjoy riding a motorcycle and have fun doing it, while some others journalists are just too serious and boring.
@@SpearfishingWalrus my comment was about other channels who do bike reviews. I wasn’t saying anything specifically about this bike even though I’ve seen some boring reviews of this bike too.
I just appreciate the way 44teeth does their reviews against other UA-cam channels, that’s all.
I think it's one of the best looking ADV bikes ever made. It's stunning and to combine that with the KTM 890 platform, what a machine. I want one so bad my gentleman parts hurt.
It might share a ton of parts with its sister company… but there’s something more desirable about the Huskie for me.
This review was so glowing it really makes me want to hear the one referred to at the end now.
As a life-long Nigel, I do appreciate the intimacy of our conversations. May I call you Al?
Finally. An unbiased review.thanks for reviewing the bike itself and not simply comparing it to he ktm 890 adventure R. That was getting old. Thanks for reviewing the husky for what it is. Adventure/touring motorcycle. You rock
Brilliant stuff! One of the best (if not THE best!) Norden reviews I’ve seen. This was already in my top 3 with the Adventure 890 and Tiger 900 but now it’s defo on top! Thx guys.
Best review of the Norden to date. Good job. If only you had your camera under the sun shade.
That looked like a fun trip! These adventure bikes are great aren't they. More of this please.
I truly enjoyed every minute of this review. I think the bike looks fantastic and I’m hoping to see it live soon… I might “need” to add a fifth bike to my garage. ;)
And about São Miguel… I love this island, been there twice already and currently planning to go back in 2022 with some friends and our own bikes shipped from Lisbon.
I love the idea of it freewheeling into corners. I like a 2 stroke in the woods.
Love Sao Miguel and the Azores islands in general. Cracking watch - what a bike!
Another top video from the 44Teeth boys. Are you considering doing something at the NEC this year?
Benny Harvey RIP - miss ya big man, gone but not forgotten.
Funny, pithy, informative. Dollops of character and the perfect blend of bike and location. Great review.
Great review Alistair. I'm soon to be 60 currently ride a 1200 multistrada looking for small downsize food for thought
I don't even have any desire to own an ADV bike, but I'd buy this on looks alone.
Bloody gorgeous
You guys are great.Thanks for reviewing bikes how we actually want to ride them and not just what the marketing wants us to think.
Great review! I always appreciate a good tank humping! How did you find the weight of the Norden? On paper it reads like more but were you able to contrast weight difference between the KTMs? Anything you'd change right away if you owned the bike?
FAGAN this is one of your best reviews mate. Funny and informative with stunning scenery- what a place! You were your most confident here. Really enjoyed your video! And - OH WOULD YOU FUCK OFF, WE’RE FILMING HERE! - great editing!
Finally!!!!!!! 2-3 years later 😍 if I had to pick an adventure bike it would be this one 👌🏾 reminds me of the 950/990 Adventures that I love still to this day
Best 901 review of all the interwebs so far. Well done guys! Awesome!
The surf is pumping behind statho in that intro!!!🌊🌊
Norden was a decent bomb sight in WWII, sounds like a decent bike too. Not keen on the looks myself but seems like a cracking go anywhere tourer, cheers Nige :)
Wow wow wow, gutted I didn't get an invite to this 😫
Sorry dad
Yes!! Been waiting for this one!!
That was mega, Statham. Had no idea this place existed. Noice, Nige.
Neither did I until I landed there!
@@FortyFourTeeth There is an airport? Figured you went by raft!
I bought a Street 765 r/s, and more recently a Thruxton r/s on the back of 44teeth videos. Now just booked a trip to the Azores - 44teeth = peak influencers 🤣
Awesome review! You have a 2000km trip planned, a mix of highway, twisty roads and gravel roads. If you prioritize comfort, would you take this or the Africa Twin?
Do not take AT on off road trip! Work for insurance company. Drop the bike and load goes through front down tube on frame and wrinkles it. Write off. Only my experience but google and check. Have a great trip you B*st*rd!! (Obviously not jealous)
@@ipadhome5549 Plenty of people have abused Africa Twins without any issues. With that said I don'T think they are all made the same. I've seen some with messy welds, rust issues etc. I've ridden mine over 30000km on road, dirt roads, gravel roads, mud, and it's been absolutely flawless. Hasn't used a drop of oil or required anything aside from oil, gas and tires. I've seen KTMs break in falf...there's always someone somewhere that has had a terrible experience with a bike, regardless of the brand.
Been looking forward to this one. Was super psyched for this release and visor down really shit on my cornflakes when their review came out. Good to have the balance restored 😅
Shit on my Cornflakes 🤣🤣🤣
Jason you convinced me to buy the Svartpilen 701, now you are going to be responsible for my next bike purchase! Great job thank you!
Seen the other aforementioned review and my first thought straight away was to wait for the 44 teeth review before I believe anything. But not only that your videos are always a good laugh and not just about the bikes. Thumbs up Statham. Boothy pulled the short straw I assume riding the z650rs ha-ha.
Imagine the short straw being flown out and given a press bike. Damn these guys got great jobs lol
One of the most entertaining bike launch videos I've ever seen. And yeah, I want a Norden!
Did that lake on this very track, but walking, 15 years ago. Dreamt about putting wheels there. Lucky guys! Cheers from Canarias.
Excellent review as always, just missing boothy and mossy for the high jinks, if you were altogether on that bike, i can only see deportation🤣🤣
The opening couple minutes of this video is legendary/ great review as always
The Dennis Norden looks spicy!
Half expect him to shuffle into view with a clipboard. “If you’re one of those people………”. Could be worse. At least it’s not the 901 Glitter.
It does LOOK GREAT (and rides great from what I hear) and that's really the main answer to the "why?" question. It's a "goldilocks" in-between the 890ADV and 890R that looks "cooler." Nothing wrong with that. KTM wisely using Husky to expand their market to a much larger, younger and less dirt-savvy market. I'm more the 890R type and would find the 43mm forks lacking. I'm also disappointed they promised a "class leading lightness" in 2019 but did not deliver even with the thinner forks and slightly smaller tank. I rode my Tiger 900 Rally Pro here to Colombia from California and it's amazing but feeling a little envious of the Norden's suspension travel, 18" rear and lower cog.
"Look at the lovely flowers.. " *pops a wheelie* :D
Frikn love these videos and content. All of it. I have yet to see one where the both of you sit down and explain how this all started and what you did prior and how it became so big. Would love to see that
Now that’s a Norden 901 review! Would it be safe to suggest this bike serves as a ‘middle ground’ between the standard 890 adventure and the R. Not quite as focused off road as the R, but also maybe better as a long haul bike than the standard? Is that fair?
Bang on
i was hoping for the 'Xplorer' suspension of the 'r' and if i had my wishes way less computer nanny nonsense but just the same i think this may be my next bike
10% maximum tax, the stuff of dreams. Here in NZ there is something called "tax freedom day" which means you are now earning for yourself. This was 11 May this year, meaning for the average person 44.1% goes to the government.
The flowers are hydrangeas, the colour of them depends on the soil acidity etc.
Hi from NZ,
Anthony.
Great video, Al. I wanted one when they debuted now I REALLY want one.
Anyone know where are they building/assembling the Norden?
ive try'd to look it up with no real success , yes id like to make sure its not coming from china
Nice bike, and great place to ride, ( but since i'am portuguese, my opinion is a bit bias :-) ) the bike looks great, but i think i will kept my 990 Adventure
Did you had some "especial" beer from Azores? 🍺
Awesome bike, awesome video, as allways!! 🥰
Good to see you in Portugal lands 🇵🇹
2 videos in 2 days. We are being spoiled 😂 keep up the good works lads 👌
Loved this video. You made this bike look so cool and so fun. Even before you said it was a bike that gave confidence, it was really clear that you felt comfortable on it. Those sketchy wet conditions reminded me so much of New Zealand. You guys have so much skill and courage. I just don't have the necessary skills to ride these high-tech bikes - maybe back when I was in my 20s... Your throttle control must be off the planet.
"Only me and Marc could have safed that".... 😂😂😂👍
We will never get a Nuda 2.0, will we? Great content as always!
Husqvarna said this engine will appear in new models so don’t bet against it
That was a BMW owned creation, when they sold Husqvarna, KTM group got rid of all BMW creations.
I done 80,000km on my nuda and loved every km was sad to see it go
The styling hints a lot at the old KTM 990 Adventure from the mid 2000's. The front end shape especially
Something that I didn't hear mentioned. This is slightly more suspension than the Adventure and less that and the R. So it makes it the middle option.
Looking good! All that rally experience is paying off in dividends.
I've wanted an Adventure R for a while, and then Husky has to do this to me. Why couldn't you just hate this bike? It'd make my life so much easier. :)
Also, been a patron of Lyndon's for a long while now. Really awesome to see some crossover references here. He truly is about the pinnacle representative for the sport you can get. I'm eagerly awaiting his content on the Norden as well.
Part of me hopes they'll do a 490KTM/501Husky in the same trim. More of a "true" middleweight. The Japanese offerings in the 500cc range are simply not all that exciting, and all of them require a decent amount of work to make into true mini-ADV bikes. By the time you spend the money it's hardly worth it.
Great content as always.
Nice riding Nige, splendid scenery, top review as always.
how appropriate that the lead male from aqua is reviewing the scandinavian husky 901.
This is the best bike channel on UA-cam.
Where are these bikes manufactured?
Been waiting on this one. Firstly Sao Miguel is an absolute wonderland! Great place to visit, even more so in the summer. Bike seems dreamy and Al your literally top tier brother, the best.
I'm buying this bike, waited along time for it.
Happy 44Teeth dropped this review!
Thank you boys!
Ignore the bike, what a view! That place looks amazing!
Brilliant job with the episode as usual!
Can't believe Kelly Slater was reviewing that bike in front of them waves 🌊 instead of surfing them with Chad (aka Warchild) too. Vaya con Dios Statham.
Same boat as Ur mates, I've not had a bike since mt10 launch bought it same day, and got rid in lockdown. The Norden seems like a great option. Tenere will be hard to not test anyway
How's the seating and knee grip when on road? Do your bollocks get a beating on hard breaking or are they tucked nicely in place?
Considering the price difference between this / the 890R and the T7, would you take this or the T7 Rally with a trick suspension upgrade..?
You just needed to drop the mike gangster stylee at the end there for video perfection. Loving your work.
What a difference a review makes. If you listen to a 'certain other' reviewer (cough)Visordown(cough) then you'd think it was a pile o' crap! Nice to hear that a Mega film star like Stath' taking time out from groupies and working out in gym's reckons it's top notch Nige! I've lusted after this bike since I saw it's concept bike at EICMA in the press. Now...it only remains to be seen what Ducati bring to the party with the equally (in my book) anticipated Desert-X! (Don't f*ck it up Ducati!)
No-one listens to Visordown though do they? Absolute joke of a ‘channel’.
Seriously took the words right out of my mouth. That other channel needs its head checked.
This looks stunning. Can you guys post the route please? Would love to do this as soon as the bloody bug f**ks off!
The bike looks and sounds like it's amazing but shout out to the location. What a fantastic sandbox playground!!
Looks fun for a two-day test. I wonder about cost of service intervals, infamous KTM “reliability,” etc.
This is a great video. I hope to get the Norden 901 next year. I also like the Africa Twin.
I could happily live on that island and ride all day.
Not a "TOAD" fan then Nige? BEEEEF...lets 'avit!!! Quality review mate 👍
Looks a bit like the Himalayan on the front. What a powerful all rounder the Norden is.
Was this filmed using stock tyres? Great video review 👍
Great to see it in action, but one thing I want to hear about is the cable clutch..! I love my 701 (since new in ‘16) and LOVE hydraulic clutches - and no, I’ve had zero slave problems - especially with my Clake One Light fitted. I’ve been waiting for the 901 since we first heard of it, but… Then I saw it had an ‘accounts department decided’ cable! :-( Unless they have managed to get it Honda light (which I doubt) I’m sadly gonna have to pass and just remain in love with my 701.
Wow, I'm super interested now in the 901.
Superb editing. Loved the video.
Best review ever, love your attitude.
Statham's wheelies are the best in town. Any chance of a wheelie-compilation?
Gorgeous riding! Thanks for sharing gentleman👍🍻 44T♥️
Picking mine up today, hope you are right.
Kicking off with the locals when filming 👍😂😂😂
He was Columbian actually 😂
Holiday sorted for 2022, sorry darling I’m now going TT and San Miguel 💥
Great review and great range of terrain. Is there a cobbles to sand mode? You never know. Q: is the screen any good? The 890 variants don’t get great reviews and pretty fundamental to an “adventure” bike that for the bulk sold will be on tarmac. With a few cobbles. Thanks.
The great thing about not being a vlogger, is that when something “brand new” is released but comes from the same factory and same production line as something else that already exists, except with a different badge and colour, you can simply call it out for what it is 👍
Thanks for another fun video.
I definitely like the bike yet I suspect that it may be more top heavy than the 890. Though you seem very pleased about the bike, did you notice any difference of cg between Norden and 890?
Tia 🖖
I need to insert one of these into my garage, right now.
Brilliant. Love the little diss of the 'other publication'. Thumbs up from me.
Always enjoy your videos! What about wind protection and turbulence for you?
Welcome to Açores islands a bit weet there but stunning views for sure not talking about the trails
Jason, you're a legend, mate. Almost as good as the bike.