Hugh Janus Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (Husqvarna/)As the name implies the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is a supermoto motorcycle powered by a big-bore 693cc single-cylinder engine pulled from the KTM 690 Duke. The Husky is a lightweight package (claimed 319 pounds) that delivers plenty of hooligan character, encouraging the Continental ContiAttack Supermoto front wheel to rise on the track or road. Buckets of electronic rider aids are available including cornering ABS, lean-angle-sensitive traction control, ride modes, and easy shift (up and down quickshifter) as standard. Apexes beware.2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 701 Reviews, Comparisons, And CompetitionWe found that the 2017 701 Supermoto was “a fantastic platform for just about everything” from canyon roads, track tarmac, or daily riding.The Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 serves as one of the Supermoto’s competition, but we also ran it in an earlier comparison test against the Ducati Hypermotard 939 and KTM 690 Duke. We found the Husky “is not overwhelmingly uncomfortable or impractical, however, and in a lot of ways the bike is more than its design initially leads you to believe it would be, Husqvarna engineers having very clearly tuned the engine to offer more than just around-town antics…of all three bikes, this is the one you’d actually consider taking to a trackday at your local kart track.”2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (Husqvarna/)Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Updates For 2020The electronics suite is all-new for 2020 as are some fresh new graphics and bodywork.2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (Husqvarna/)2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Claimed Specifications Price: $11,999 Engine: Liquid-cooled SOHC single-cylinder Displacement: 693cc Bore x Stroke: 105.0 x 80.0mm Horsepower: 74.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm Torque: 54.2 lb.-ft. @ 6,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Final Drive: Chain Seat Height: 35.0 in. Rake: 26.4° Trail: N/A Front Suspension: 48mm inverted fork, compression and rebound adjustable; 8.5-in. travel Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable; 9.4-in. travel Front Tire: 120/70-17 Rear Tire: 160/60-17 Wheelbase: 57.9 in. Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gal. Wet Weight: 319 lb. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Could have some serious fun on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Catteeclan said: Could have some serious fun on this. Quickshifter on that thing, makes all the sense but somehow I thought they wouldn’t put it in a single. Might this be a case of a bike that you can never ride anywhere close to it’s limit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Pull the lights and it's ready to race I think is the sales pitch. Don't think I have the ability to find the limits but I know a few people who have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 18 hours ago, Catteeclan said: Pull the lights and it's ready to race I think is the sales pitch. Wouldn't that be the case of the 500 enduro based bike? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Pedro said: Wouldn't that be the case of the 500 enduro based bike? Enduro for off road? Have to get the wheels n tyres sorted. The Supermoto's ready to go if it's like the earlier models, the light panels almost fall off. Prob more track day at this cc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Catteeclan said: Enduro for off road? Have to get the wheels n tyres sorted. The Supermoto's ready to go if it's like the earlier models, the light panels almost fall off. Prob more track day at this cc. I meant the enduro based race engine, in their proper race supermoto bike like these: However, I see on their website now that they only have the race 450 above and the 701, they used to have a road legal 500 based on the race engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 This 510 is what I'm talking about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Pedro said: This 510 is what I'm talking about Brother in law had one of them. Did loads of track day and said he should have got the bigger brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Catteeclan said: Brother in law had one of them. Did loads of track day and said he should have got the bigger brother. Really? For normal trackways on road bike tracks or super moto trackways on karting tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 He used to go to Three Sisters and another at north pickering, both cart tracks, where the 510 was great but Caldwell and Oulton park needed the extra. Chances are the extra weight might have shown up more in the tight twisties and braking but we're all greedy at times. When the Supermoto's raced at Cadwell they cut the upper section off the track as they were all bouncing off the rev limiters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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