New Delhi: With a price tag of £13,599, Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled the Norden 901 Expedition model for world markets in 2023. (Rs 13.36 lakh approximately).

The updated motorcycle gets upgraded hardware components and KTM's 899cc parallel-twin engine. Can the bike take on events like the Dakar Rally given the brand's extensive off-roading history?

The annual off-road endurance race known as the Dakar Rally (formerly known as the "Paris–Dakar Rally") began in the late 1970s. The Amaury Sport Organization is in charge of organizing it, and both amateur and professional participants are welcome.

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It has five different types of vehicles: Truck, UTV, Buggy, Motorcycle and Quad-Bike. It is one of the riskiest motorsport competitions.

Since the 1930s, Husqvarna motorcycles from Sweden have competed in many international off-road racing competitions. The company has won over 70 motocross, enduro and supermoto world championships, in addition to numerous victories in important Rally Raid events such as the Baja 1000 and Dakar Rally.

The Husqvarna Factory Racing Team had a successful 2023 with third and sixth places. The 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition retains the general aesthetic of the standard model.

It gets sloping fuel tank, step-up seat, upswept exhaust, metallic bash plate for added safety, heavy-duty wire-spoke wheels and circular LED headlamp with integrated DRLs. The motorcycle features a Bluetooth-enabled 5.0-inch full-colour TFT instrument cluster.

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The 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Edition differs from the standard model in that it features fully adjustable WP EXPLOR suspension units with 240 mm of front and rear travel. There are inverted forks at the front end and a monoshock at the rear.

The 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition variant comes with three riding modes: Street, Rain and Off-Road, as well as Brembo-sourced disc brakes on the front and rear wheels, Bosch 9.1MP dual-channel off-road ABS, motorcycle traction control (MTC), cruise control and three riding modes. Additionally, it gets a steering damper that is electronically controlled to provide stability over rough and uneven terrain.

KTM's 899cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine will power the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition. It will be mated to a 6-speed transmission with PASC anti-hopping clutch and a bidirectional quick-shifter. The mill is capable of producing 100Nm of peak torque and 103hp of maximum power.

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The 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition gets components like WP EXPLOR suspension unit, disc brakes from Brembo, Bosch 9.1 MP ABS system, and 899cc parallel-twin engine from KTM to handle some of the harshest environments known to man. If you are looking for a serious off-road motorcycle that can compete in the Dakar Rally, the Norden 901 is the best option.