Ducati Multistrada V2 S versus Husqvarna Norden 901

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada V2 S

Adventure
Husqvarna

Husqvarna Norden 901

Reise-Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 18.490 €
RRP 15.199 €
waveform
waveform
Pros:
  • Agile, front-wheel oriented seating position
  • Very good technical equipment
  • Cornering ABS and cornering light
  • Engine full of character
  • Very good wind protection & easily adjustable windscreen
  • Electronic suspension series (V2S)
Pros:
  • independent optics
  • good facilities
  • superior engine
  • balanced chassis
  • comfortable seating for driver and front passenger
Cons:
  • Strange exhaust design
  • Plastic motor protection plate
  • Operation takes some time to get used to
Cons:
  • We can't think of anything ...

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length :
2.190 mm
Seat :
830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight :
202 kg
Wheelbase: 1.513 mm
Length :
2.254 mm Height : 1.385 mm
Seat :
854 mm until : 874 mm
Weight :
219 (max: 450 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette 520 X-Ring
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 116 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 8.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
339 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
422 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Monocoque, motor load-bearing (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions (170 mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi shock absorber (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)
Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
2x radially mounted four-piston brake caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston brake caliper, floating bearing ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Multistrada V2 (S) is a Ducati after old grist and grain: tubular frame, a bit V2 with desmodromics at the bottom and a bike with rough edges. We are sure that there are many Ducatisti out there who will prefer the V2 to a Multi V4 for exactly these reasons - even if the V4 may objectively be the better bike. But who cares about an objective view of a motorcycle??? In any case, we had a lot of fun with the V2 and are happy that Ducati continues to offer a Multistrada of this type.
 
We received the test bike from Ducati Hamburg for this test. At Ducati HH there are plenty of finest demonstrators - including the new Desert X. If you can hardly sit quietly now: Let's go to the Papenreye! And barn greetings to Lisa, Steffi and Sascha...

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: V2 S:16.990 € / V2 14.390 €
  • Used (Multistrada 950 S3 years old): 14.000 €
  • Availability: from 03/2022
  • Colours: red, grey/black

Conclusion - what sticks

Wonderful, this Norden 901. Husqvarna has delivered, namely a travel enduro that feels comfortable not only on the flat road, but also off-road. Also visually, the Husky stands out pleasantly from other machines of similar caliber. It is not too fat and not too thin, has a lot of power and sounds good. What more could you ask for?
 
In addition, the remarkable accessibility of the motorcycle, which also accommodates less experienced bikers. We are sure that this bike will sell well and rightly so. If you have tasted blood now, please go to Heller & Soltau for a test drive to St. Michaelisdonn. There the Norden 901 is ready for a test drive and there are beautiful country roads around the corner, where you can also drive the vehicle out.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.469 €
  • Availability: from 01/2022
  • Colours: black-white-yellow