Thank you, this was helpful! Just got a 2023 Husky 701 for the the same reasons you’ve stated. For me it’s being able to ride a lighter bike in more technical terrain from my house without having to truck or trailer it that I was not comfortable with on my BMW 1200GSA.
100% agree with the logic behind your route. All the so called "Aventure Bikes" are a way to heavy for everything beyond paved roads for most of the people. Light is the way to go for a solo rider and I went with a Husky FE501 last year. Yes, all the mods are expensive. But on the other hand, you get race proven and light designs capable to withstand the rough reality off the paved roads. Enjoying your thoughts 😀
Thank you :) FE501 is a great bike. I was also considering that segment, but long enough service intervals were also an important factor for me, as my options to do it myself are limited. Again, thank you for your comment! :)
There will always be a moment when you wish you had a different bike. My solution is to have 3 - Husaberg FE450, Husky 701 and now a KTM 990 Adventure. All modded up for less than the price of a new R1250GS!
Nice! I used to own three bikes at the same time (with CRF 250 Rally, F850GS and some older F650GS), but I've found myself riding just one (CRF) for 95% of time. I only took GS when I needed to go for a really long and boring highway ride and I sold it upon return from that trip. Yes, I am quite often thinking about adding another machine to the garage, but more and more often my thoughts are around Vespa, just for easy around town commuting. All other my key purposes are covered by 701, at least for now. Thank you for the comment! Cheers.
Well played sir. I have an '18 300 XC, a '23 701 and a '14 Super T. Planning on selling a nicely modded '06 modded FZ1 and half heartedly planning on selling my '10 Husaberg FE 450. Have enjoyed ripping on the FZ1 for 17 years, but it is time to move on. On the other hand, if nobody buys the FE I won't be terribly disappointed 😆 One could reasonably argue that the 690/701 is too heavy to be a real dirt bike and not a great street bike, and that it has to be compromised by it's tires. All true I suppose, but darn it if my 701 isn't the most fun bike to ride. It does everything well enough that the possibilities to explore Colorado where I live are seemingly endless, and the engine, with some fueling and exhaust therapy, is so much fun on road and off.
I also went with the 701 as it is 45 kg less than the full size Adventure Bikes. I really enjoy adding mods (and making my own) to make it suit me. I’m sure if you bought the 890 you would still add something to customize it to your needs.
@@CykloGamonie I put the side stand switch (with magnet attached) by the battery so it will never get hit. Then a replaced it with a car door-jam switch to a red light on the dash that won’t go off until stand is up. Also made guards for front & rear ABS sensors and brake master cylinder. More in development.
@@CykloGamonie I taped a magnet to it; not the original one. Seems to work. I’ve got a 10 day trip to Death Valley next week and trying to eliminate possible issues.
@@rickreasoner8664 Buying a used 2020 701. It looks like you dont have vids of your mods. Do you have links to show how and what you did for abs sensors and brake mc? The seller already has a kickstand switch delete.
Liked and definitely will subscribe bud, I’m glad I found this video because I’m actually been looking and YouTubing for about a week now trying to decide on what I want. I’ve always owned Harley’s and I’m just ready to move away from just highway miles and actually get off road. At first I was dead set on a 1290 but the more I’ve read and learned it’s just too big for what I want.
Hey Bobby and thank you for the comment! Let me share my story of getting from highway miles to off-road, maybe that could be helpful in your process. I used to own the FZ6 Fazer and later the FJR1300. I was 100% pavement focused during my rides. Then I moved to XT660Z Tenere and F800GS to try some off-road and… I failed miserably. Those bikes were far too heavy for my low level of off-road experience. First time I felt better off-road was on an F650GS - only because it was so low I was able to use my legs when in uncertain situations. But it was still heavy. And then I tried something lighter - CRF250 Rally. And it was a dramatic improvement in how I was able to ride off-road and learn so much more than on those heavy bikes. 701 Enduro is something in between my F850GS and CRF250 (already sold both) and I enjoy (almost) every minute on it. The only time I miss my GS is on highways. So, if I could suggest something - please consider keeping your HD for all those moments you wish to have a smooth road ride, at least for a while. Get yourself something like a CRF300L and invest time in learning to ride off road on a light bike. I strongly believe this is the right way to move from pavement to gravel, sand, mud and rocks. You will feel much more confident on a small, light machine, than on a middleweight adv bike and you will learn much faster (and have much more fun along the way, I promise! 🙂 All the best!
@@CykloGamonie i greatly appreciate the reply! I’m definitely gonna keep my Harley, I paid to much and won’t get any money out of it lol, I’m gonna be heading up to my local dealer this weekend to test ride a couple bikes so we will see how it goes. I’m definitely gonna take your advice and go light for now
Denkuje bardzo za fajne video. What a great video and ideas for a new machine. I am in the same position having 2021 Honda CRF 300 Rally chasing in winter time in mountains around Palm Spring and Joshua Park. ( I am a snowbird living in summer in Czech and winter here in California). I am slowly but surely outgrowing my fabulous Honda. I will keep it, but plan to go on many BDRs in great west states before I get to old. Founding out how dangerous this bike is riding on freeways...topping around 70 mph and soft suspension that does not allow me to go faster on mountains road. I am looking around, liking many new bikes specially Triumph 900 Rally Pro, but like you have mentioned, the weight is my main issue too. I may actually buy Husky 701 back in Czech and try to rebuild it so nicely as you did. What a great work by man with a great heart. Thank you. P.S: I found the same use for small GL bag.
Ahoj Bob! and thank you for a great comment 🙏😊 Yes, CRF250/300 is a great entry point and I absolutely loved my Honda, but there are moments when you just need some more from it and it is not able to deliver. If you want stay in the same weight category, KTM 690 Enduro R / Husky 701 Enduro / GasGas 700 Es (all being 99% the same bike, just different plastics and minor difference in tank size) are a great step up from Honda. Tiger, Transalp, VStrom, F850GS or even T7 are far heavier and honestly much more road focused than 690/701/700. If your focus are trails, it might be a good idea to give 701 a try :) cheers!
I’ve been faced with the same decisions. I’m 74 and I’m trying to transition from my BMW 1200GS to my Husqvarna 701. I’ve addressed the luggage, extra fuel, lights, pegs, seat, etc but I haven’t come up with a solution for wind protection yet. The Britannia seems the best bet so far. I could have bought a new 890 for the same amount of money but I’d be way heavier. I have some lightweight adventure bike content on my channel, check it out.
Hey BlackdogADV and thank you for the comment. I saw your video about Artic Trip on 701, thanks for sharing your thoughts! Wind protection on 701 compared to any GS is almost not existing. Towers change that a bit, at least it takes the wind of my torso, but still it is far from GS-like protection, even with towers. Please share your experiences with Britannia if you would decide to take that path. Cheers!
I chose the 690 over the 890 because of the weight since I am in my mid fifties and couldn’t picture myself picking up the extra 100lbs by myself in the trails. The 690 has been a lot of fun to own and turned out to be a fantastic city bike as well fun in the trails. The only time I even think about the 890 is when I want to go further from home. If only ktm could get the weight of the 890 or even the 790 down to 400lbs but still have the twin cylinder motor. That could be the unicorn we’ve been searching for 😳
Great video! I agree with you decision 100% My scenario: I bought a KTM 790 Adventure R used - cost me 17.400 Euro (because we have insanely high taxes on motorcycle registration in Denmark - roughly 40% of the total value!!!) I am now selling the KTM and have bought a used 701 for 10000 euro - I still have plenty of cash left for mods - and then I get a bike tailor fitted to me. Has the PHDS system helped with handlebar vibration in the grips? I get annoying vibration in the throttle tube especially. Also: I think the 701 is a much better adventure platform than the 790 because of the weight. It is so easy to pick up, and less expensive when it breaks. Final point: If you decide to go for the 890 go for the R model. It has a slightly steeper steering angle and it makes it endlessly better in my opinion, it just handles so much better than the standard bike. Also the improvement in suspension alone is worth the additional price - especially if you don't have to pay crazy Danish taxes.... Cool video - I really appreciate the way you present your thoughts! Cheers from Denmark, Peter
Hey Peter and thank you for a great comment. 1. Yes, PHDS has reduced the vibrations of the handlebar and I do not feel any pain anymore (especially during highway rides, as I used to did). There are 3 different sets of rubber available, but I am using the medium inserts that come with the package. Good stuff. 2. For my kind of usage of motorcycle, 701 is a perfect solution - I can use it for commuting, short out-of-town off-road rides and once or twice a year for a longer trip like TET. For all of that 890 would be an overkill, too much for those needs. And there is the weight. I can't believe basically (out of mayor manufacturers, PR7 is out of my scope due to lack of local support) only KTM has a proper offering in that space, this is such a perfect tool. 3. those taxes in Denmark are crazy, I feel your pain... Have a great riding season, cheers!
Right! I would love to test ride that bike, but those are not yet available in Poland (where I live). If the reliability and parts availability would be as expected, then this could be a really interesting options for many riders. Cheers!
always comes down to the majority riding - if you need a 701 and what it brings to the table more than half the time then it is the right choice - less weight and agility can never be discounted, cost is cost, money always gets spent regardless the bike
100 lbs less weight for the 701 with 75 horse power yup that is why I too own a 701. And that is why I also DUMPED ( as in sold although I fell a lot with that bike as well) my GSA1200. I am keeping an eye on the 450 Cove rally bike though...
Initial reviews of Kove Rally 450 seem to be quite enthusiastic (vide eveRide) and the only questions remaining would be about long term reliability and spare parts availability. But the price in US seems to be tempting... Looking forward to real owners long term reviews and for the EU availability :) Thanks for the comment and best regards!
Love what you have done with the 701, but I'm curious about the rally tower and Wings exaust, I presume you had to do the homologation for the road and how much did that cost you?
Thank you, Ivan! I chose the ECE Approved lights set for the tower, so no need to additional homologations here. Wings exhaust unfortunately is not homologated for EU as mounted on 690/701 has no catalyst in the system :( so a bit mixed feelings here...
Thank you for the comment. Fun fact: after another 6 months and a few longer trips on my 701, I sold it and bought 890AdvR... Life's funny that way, I guess ;)
From a "cost per pound standpoint" the 701 doesn't make much sense. From a what I wanna do with my bad ass all surface fun to ride bike standpoint, my 701 makes perfect sense 😆
I plan to buy 701 onlly i need mods ..like extra tank for long distance .and crash protection..I plan to travel from Europe to Dacar and back . Do you think 701 will be safe enough? Manny mods on ktm 890R are essential and on end extra cost is same like on 701 and you need also to pay extra 1000eu to unlock programs .
Hey there, Honestly, if I were to buy another bike for long distance and frequent travel, I would be considering something like 890R or 901 Expedition. But it all really depends on your style of riding and comfort level required. Will 701 be safe enough? In terms of reliability? I now have 15k km on my odometer and no issues so far.
Hej Kuba, zobacz proszę moje wcześniejsze filmiki - opowiadam tam w szczegółach o wszystkich modyfikacjach. Wieża: adventure-bike.be/wp/ Osłony silnika: tripleclampmoto.eu/ W razie pytań, daj proszę znać. Pozdrawiam!
Hej Kuba, zobacz proszę moje wcześniejsze filmiki - opowiadam tam w szczegółach o wszystkich modyfikacjach. Wieża: adventure-bike.be/wp/ Osłony silnika: tripleclampmoto.eu/ W razie pytań, daj proszę znać. Pozdrawiam!
You are obviously lucky enough to be able to manage a tall seat. This is my problem only having an inseam of 31 inches. Can you lower the seat through the preload when setting the sag (I'm only 70kg) or does the stiff spring keep it high. Thanks.
Hey and thank you for the comment. A Friend of mine has used a KTM made LOWERING KIT part number: 76912955044. The factory seat on KTM/Husky is already very thin and lowering it would be difficult. but yes, you can set the sag of rear shock too.
You can actually cut 20mm off the seat height putting thin gel insert which is at least as comfortable as standard seat foam in standard height. By doing this you do not mess with the suspension setup which should be based on your weight. I am planning to do this as I also have 31 inches of inseam but I do not want to sacrifice the clearance and you loose 40mm of it when you put the factory lowering kit.
@@szymonchalupka That's really helpful, where do you get gel inserts? I contacted Seat Concepts and they said that the reason they don't make a low seat for the 701 is that the seat is too shallow. I don't understand it when they can make one for the 690. The GasGas ES700 won't be thought about until many more units are sold. I sat on one of these and was just touching tiptoes but it does have a higher seat (936mm) than either the 690 or 701. I don't want to mess with the suspension either.
@@AlpineTreeCare I will have it custom made here in Poland where I live. The front part of the seat will be made lower by mentioned 20mm, the rear part of the seat will be made a bit wider for higher comfort during longer trips. I do not see why this would be possible for 690 but not for 701. Both seats are more less the same when it comes to height.
Hello. I currently have a CRF1000 and am thinking of switching to something lighter. Have you ever considered SWM500 before buying 701? Regarding the price, it's very tempting. Regards, Pat
Hey there Pat and thank you for the comment! SWM500? I have never heard about this one before and it probably means availability in Poland is very limited. Before buying 701, I was considering T7 for some time, but the weight turned out to be a key factor for me. Switching from CRF1000 could be harsh. 701 is a much more agriculture machine, please be prepared to get a bit less comfortable ;)
Hej Piotr, dzięki za komentarz. Do każdego filmu po angielsku są dodane napisy po polsku (dlatego RUclips w Polsce wyświetla opis video po polsku). Włącz sobie napisy i mam nadzieję, że już będzie się miło oglądało. Pozdrawiam!
Thank you, this was helpful! Just got a 2023 Husky 701 for the the same reasons you’ve stated. For me it’s being able to ride a lighter bike in more technical terrain from my house without having to truck or trailer it that I was not comfortable with on my BMW 1200GSA.
Hey Robb, thank you for the comment and have a lot of fun on the trails with your 701 :)
100% agree with the logic behind your route. All the so called "Aventure Bikes" are a way to heavy for everything beyond paved roads for most of the people. Light is the way to go for a solo rider and I went with a Husky FE501 last year. Yes, all the mods are expensive. But on the other hand, you get race proven and light designs capable to withstand the rough reality off the paved roads.
Enjoying your thoughts 😀
Thank you :)
FE501 is a great bike. I was also considering that segment, but long enough service intervals were also an important factor for me, as my options to do it myself are limited. Again, thank you for your comment! :)
There will always be a moment when you wish you had a different bike. My solution is to have 3 - Husaberg FE450, Husky 701 and now a KTM 990 Adventure. All modded up for less than the price of a new R1250GS!
Nice!
I used to own three bikes at the same time (with CRF 250 Rally, F850GS and some older F650GS), but I've found myself riding just one (CRF) for 95% of time. I only took GS when I needed to go for a really long and boring highway ride and I sold it upon return from that trip.
Yes, I am quite often thinking about adding another machine to the garage, but more and more often my thoughts are around Vespa, just for easy around town commuting. All other my key purposes are covered by 701, at least for now.
Thank you for the comment! Cheers.
@@CykloGamonie I agree. If I could only have one, then it would be the 701.
Well played sir. I have an '18 300 XC, a '23 701 and a '14 Super T. Planning on selling a nicely modded '06 modded FZ1 and half heartedly planning on selling my '10 Husaberg FE 450. Have enjoyed ripping on the FZ1 for 17 years, but it is time to move on. On the other hand, if nobody buys the FE I won't be terribly disappointed 😆
One could reasonably argue that the 690/701 is too heavy to be a real dirt bike and not a great street bike, and that it has to be compromised by it's tires. All true I suppose, but darn it if my 701 isn't the most fun bike to ride. It does everything well enough that the possibilities to explore Colorado where I live are seemingly endless, and the engine, with some fueling and exhaust therapy, is so much fun on road and off.
@@craighoffman6876 do NOT sell the 'berg. It's a stone cold classic.
@@oxfomoto Indeed. Plus I can do amazingly long 3rd gear wheelies on it!
I also went with the 701 as it is 45 kg less than the full size Adventure Bikes. I really enjoy adding mods (and making my own) to make it suit me. I’m sure if you bought the 890 you would still add something to customize it to your needs.
Hey Rick, thank you for the comment!
I am curious what mods you are making on your own? :)
@@CykloGamonie I put the side stand switch (with magnet attached) by the battery so it will never get hit. Then a replaced it with a car door-jam switch to a red light on the dash that won’t go off until stand is up. Also made guards for front & rear ABS sensors and brake master cylinder. More in development.
Cool engineering, Rick! I never though about moving the side stand switch, I never knew that was an option. Thank you for sharing.
@@CykloGamonie I taped a magnet to it; not the original one. Seems to work. I’ve got a 10 day trip to
Death Valley next week and trying to eliminate possible issues.
@@rickreasoner8664 Buying a used 2020 701. It looks like you dont have vids of your mods. Do you have links to show how and what you did for abs sensors and brake mc? The seller already has a kickstand switch delete.
Subscribed...748... getting closer. Good luck!
Thanks for the sub! :)
Liked and definitely will subscribe bud, I’m glad I found this video because I’m actually been looking and YouTubing for about a week now trying to decide on what I want. I’ve always owned Harley’s and I’m just ready to move away from just highway miles and actually get off road. At first I was dead set on a 1290 but the more I’ve read and learned it’s just too big for what I want.
Hey Bobby and thank you for the comment!
Let me share my story of getting from highway miles to off-road, maybe that could be helpful in your process.
I used to own the FZ6 Fazer and later the FJR1300. I was 100% pavement focused during my rides. Then I moved to XT660Z Tenere and F800GS to try some off-road and… I failed miserably. Those bikes were far too heavy for my low level of off-road experience.
First time I felt better off-road was on an F650GS - only because it was so low I was able to use my legs when in uncertain situations. But it was still heavy. And then I tried something lighter - CRF250 Rally. And it was a dramatic improvement in how I was able to ride off-road and learn so much more than on those heavy bikes.
701 Enduro is something in between my F850GS and CRF250 (already sold both) and I enjoy (almost) every minute on it. The only time I miss my GS is on highways.
So, if I could suggest something - please consider keeping your HD for all those moments you wish to have a smooth road ride, at least for a while. Get yourself something like a CRF300L and invest time in learning to ride off road on a light bike. I strongly believe this is the right way to move from pavement to gravel, sand, mud and rocks. You will feel much more confident on a small, light machine, than on a middleweight adv bike and you will learn much faster (and have much more fun along the way, I promise! 🙂
All the best!
@@CykloGamonie i greatly appreciate the reply! I’m definitely gonna keep my Harley, I paid to much and won’t get any money out of it lol, I’m gonna be heading up to my local dealer this weekend to test ride a couple bikes so we will see how it goes. I’m definitely gonna take your advice and go light for now
Denkuje bardzo za fajne video. What a great video and ideas for a new machine. I am in the same position having 2021 Honda CRF 300 Rally chasing in winter time in mountains around Palm Spring and Joshua Park. ( I am a snowbird living in summer in Czech and winter here in California). I am slowly but surely outgrowing my fabulous Honda. I will keep it, but plan to go on many BDRs in great west states before I get to old. Founding out how dangerous this bike is riding on freeways...topping around 70 mph and soft suspension that does not allow me to go faster on mountains road. I am looking around, liking many new bikes specially Triumph 900 Rally Pro, but like you have mentioned, the weight is my main issue too. I may actually buy Husky 701 back in Czech and try to rebuild it so nicely as you did. What a great work by man with a great heart. Thank you. P.S: I found the same use for small GL bag.
Ahoj Bob! and thank you for a great comment 🙏😊
Yes, CRF250/300 is a great entry point and I absolutely loved my Honda, but there are moments when you just need some more from it and it is not able to deliver. If you want stay in the same weight category, KTM 690 Enduro R / Husky 701 Enduro / GasGas 700 Es (all being 99% the same bike, just different plastics and minor difference in tank size) are a great step up from Honda.
Tiger, Transalp, VStrom, F850GS or even T7 are far heavier and honestly much more road focused than 690/701/700. If your focus are trails, it might be a good idea to give 701 a try :) cheers!
I’ve been faced with the same decisions. I’m 74 and I’m trying to transition from my BMW 1200GS to my Husqvarna 701. I’ve addressed the luggage, extra fuel, lights, pegs, seat, etc but I haven’t come up with a solution for wind protection yet. The Britannia seems the best bet so far. I could have bought a new 890 for the same amount of money but I’d be way heavier. I have some lightweight adventure bike content on my channel, check it out.
Hey BlackdogADV and thank you for the comment.
I saw your video about Artic Trip on 701, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Wind protection on 701 compared to any GS is almost not existing. Towers change that a bit, at least it takes the wind of my torso, but still it is far from GS-like protection, even with towers.
Please share your experiences with Britannia if you would decide to take that path.
Cheers!
You might have seen this guy already, he gives a great review of the Britannia. ruclips.net/video/zT6uS2sSnE0/видео.html
I chose the 690 over the 890 because of the weight since I am in my mid fifties and couldn’t picture myself picking up the extra 100lbs by myself in the trails. The 690 has been a lot of fun to own and turned out to be a fantastic city bike as well fun in the trails. The only time I even think about the 890 is when I want to go further from home. If only ktm could get the weight of the 890 or even the 790 down to 400lbs but still have the twin cylinder motor. That could be the unicorn we’ve been searching for 😳
I couldn't agree more, Mike! 100%.
Thank you for your comment 🙏
Great 👍🏻
Great video! I agree with you decision 100%
My scenario:
I bought a KTM 790 Adventure R used - cost me 17.400 Euro (because we have insanely high taxes on motorcycle registration in Denmark - roughly 40% of the total value!!!)
I am now selling the KTM and have bought a used 701 for 10000 euro - I still have plenty of cash left for mods - and then I get a bike tailor fitted to me.
Has the PHDS system helped with handlebar vibration in the grips? I get annoying vibration in the throttle tube especially.
Also: I think the 701 is a much better adventure platform than the 790 because of the weight. It is so easy to pick up, and less expensive when it breaks.
Final point: If you decide to go for the 890 go for the R model. It has a slightly steeper steering angle and it makes it endlessly better in my opinion, it just handles so much better than the standard bike. Also the improvement in suspension alone is worth the additional price - especially if you don't have to pay crazy Danish taxes....
Cool video - I really appreciate the way you present your thoughts!
Cheers from Denmark,
Peter
Hey Peter and thank you for a great comment.
1. Yes, PHDS has reduced the vibrations of the handlebar and I do not feel any pain anymore (especially during highway rides, as I used to did). There are 3 different sets of rubber available, but I am using the medium inserts that come with the package. Good stuff.
2. For my kind of usage of motorcycle, 701 is a perfect solution - I can use it for commuting, short out-of-town off-road rides and once or twice a year for a longer trip like TET. For all of that 890 would be an overkill, too much for those needs. And there is the weight. I can't believe basically (out of mayor manufacturers, PR7 is out of my scope due to lack of local support) only KTM has a proper offering in that space, this is such a perfect tool.
3. those taxes in Denmark are crazy, I feel your pain...
Have a great riding season, cheers!
I am facing a similar decision and I will wait for the new GasGas 450 Advenger. This unicorn is set to come out in 2024. Greetings
I'd also watch the Cove 450 rally -it is getting REALLY good reviews.
Right! I would love to test ride that bike, but those are not yet available in Poland (where I live). If the reliability and parts availability would be as expected, then this could be a really interesting options for many riders.
Cheers!
749 here, let the adventure commence.
always comes down to the majority riding - if you need a 701 and what it brings to the table more than half the time then it is the right choice - less weight and agility can never be discounted, cost is cost, money always gets spent regardless the bike
Well said, sir! 👍
100 lbs less weight for the 701 with 75 horse power yup that is why I too own a 701. And that is why I also DUMPED ( as in sold although I fell a lot with that bike as well) my GSA1200. I am keeping an eye on the 450 Cove rally bike though...
Initial reviews of Kove Rally 450 seem to be quite enthusiastic (vide eveRide) and the only questions remaining would be about long term reliability and spare parts availability. But the price in US seems to be tempting... Looking forward to real owners long term reviews and for the EU availability :)
Thanks for the comment and best regards!
@@CykloGamonie TOTALLY AGREE
Love what you have done with the 701, but I'm curious about the rally tower and Wings exaust, I presume you had to do the homologation for the road and how much did that cost you?
Thank you, Ivan!
I chose the ECE Approved lights set for the tower, so no need to additional homologations here.
Wings exhaust unfortunately is not homologated for EU as mounted on 690/701 has no catalyst in the system :( so a bit mixed feelings here...
Even with a “proper adventure” bike you are mostly likely to spend money modding it. So you’re gonna be on the whole a whole lot more!!
Thank you for the comment. Fun fact: after another 6 months and a few longer trips on my 701, I sold it and bought 890AdvR... Life's funny that way, I guess ;)
From a "cost per pound standpoint" the 701 doesn't make much sense. From a what I wanna do with my bad ass all surface fun to ride bike standpoint, my 701 makes perfect sense 😆
😄 same here 😁
Thank you for the comment 🙏
I think it’s simple. Want light, buy the 690. If added road versatility, buy 890
True. And I think a lot of us buy the bike we think we need vs what we really need. And that is one of the reasons of so many debates.
I plan to buy 701 onlly i need mods ..like extra tank for long distance .and crash protection..I plan to travel from Europe to Dacar and back . Do you think 701 will be safe enough? Manny mods on ktm 890R are essential and on end extra cost is same like on 701 and you need also to pay extra 1000eu to unlock programs .
Hey there,
Honestly, if I were to buy another bike for long distance and frequent travel, I would be considering something like 890R or 901 Expedition.
But it all really depends on your style of riding and comfort level required.
Will 701 be safe enough? In terms of reliability? I now have 15k km on my odometer and no issues so far.
Która wieżę założył Pan? Jakie osłony boczne na silnik? Można prosić o linki? Pozdrawiam
Hej Kuba, zobacz proszę moje wcześniejsze filmiki - opowiadam tam w szczegółach o wszystkich modyfikacjach.
Wieża: adventure-bike.be/wp/
Osłony silnika: tripleclampmoto.eu/
W razie pytań, daj proszę znać. Pozdrawiam!
Hej Kuba, zobacz proszę moje wcześniejsze filmiki - opowiadam tam w szczegółach o wszystkich modyfikacjach.
Wieża: adventure-bike.be/wp/
Osłony silnika: tripleclampmoto.eu/
W razie pytań, daj proszę znać. Pozdrawiam!
You are obviously lucky enough to be able to manage a tall seat. This is my problem only having an inseam of 31 inches. Can you lower the seat through the preload when setting the sag (I'm only 70kg) or does the stiff spring keep it high. Thanks.
Hey and thank you for the comment.
A Friend of mine has used a KTM made LOWERING KIT
part number: 76912955044.
The factory seat on KTM/Husky is already very thin and lowering it would be difficult.
but yes, you can set the sag of rear shock too.
You can actually cut 20mm off the seat height putting thin gel insert which is at least as comfortable as standard seat foam in standard height. By doing this you do not mess with the suspension setup which should be based on your weight. I am planning to do this as I also have 31 inches of inseam but I do not want to sacrifice the clearance and you loose 40mm of it when you put the factory lowering kit.
@@szymonchalupka That's really helpful, where do you get gel inserts? I contacted Seat Concepts and they said that the reason they don't make a low seat for the 701 is that the seat is too shallow. I don't understand it when they can make one for the 690. The GasGas ES700 won't be thought about until many more units are sold. I sat on one of these and was just touching tiptoes but it does have a higher seat (936mm) than either the 690 or 701. I don't want to mess with the suspension either.
@@AlpineTreeCare I will have it custom made here in Poland where I live. The front part of the seat will be made lower by mentioned 20mm, the rear part of the seat will be made a bit wider for higher comfort during longer trips. I do not see why this would be possible for 690 but not for 701. Both seats are more less the same when it comes to height.
Hello. I currently have a CRF1000 and am thinking of switching to something lighter. Have you ever considered SWM500 before buying 701? Regarding the price, it's very tempting. Regards, Pat
Hey there Pat and thank you for the comment!
SWM500? I have never heard about this one before and it probably means availability in Poland is very limited.
Before buying 701, I was considering T7 for some time, but the weight turned out to be a key factor for me.
Switching from CRF1000 could be harsh. 701 is a much more agriculture machine, please be prepared to get a bit less comfortable ;)
Oh sorry, I mean the gasgas 400 adventure when it appears under that name.
Hey and thank you for the comment!
Would that be another iteration of KTM 390 Adventure or completely different bike?
According to the press report, the new Gasgas400 should go more in the direction of off-road, i.e. not in the same way as the KTM 390 Adventure
773!
Thanks, Zed! :)
Szkoda że nie znam angielskiego. Daaawaj tytuły w angielskim skoro do angielskojęzycznych skierowane.
Hej Piotr, dzięki za komentarz. Do każdego filmu po angielsku są dodane napisy po polsku (dlatego RUclips w Polsce wyświetla opis video po polsku). Włącz sobie napisy i mam nadzieję, że już będzie się miło oglądało. Pozdrawiam!