Husqvarna 701 Enduro - Lightweight Adventure bike walk-around
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Walk around video of my Husqvarna 701 Enduro adv project bike
Rally Fairing: www.radegarage.com/parts/husq...
Skid plate: www.radegarage.com/parts/ktm-...
Auxiliary fuel tank: www.radegarage.com/parts/husq...
Foot pegs: www.radegarage.com/parts/ktm-...
Crash bars: outbackmotortek.co.uk/product...
Exhaust: wings-exhausts.com/exhausts-e...
Clutch slave: www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/...
Fuel cap: www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/...
Side-stand switch eliminator: www.crtperformanceparts.co.uk...
Mirrors: www.amazon.co.uk/Doubletake-M...
Bar grips: www.bikermart.co.uk/PROGRIP-7...
Handguards: www.dirtbikexpress.co.uk/prod...
Rally pack: enduristan.co.uk/products/ral...
Fender bag: enduristan.co.uk/products/fen...
Seat cover: www.gear4motorcycles.co.uk/pr...
Thanks for listing all parts and links to them, helped me a lot! Cheers.
Beautiful bike build congrats! Just bought mine a month ago, seems to be perfect for offroad touring such as TET and or non competive rally raid
Hey, thanks for the walkaround and introduction of your bike. Looking forward for more videos and your journey. BR Ronald
Thanks mate! Just uploaded a vid of it in action at the ABR festival last weekend 😊🤘🏽
Cool cool thanks for sharing bike looks great, keep safe & enjoy the mighty 701, from Australia.
Thanks Barry! Will do! All the best
Looks great Brother heaps of fun on it, stay safe Cheers
Yeah it’s a great bike! Got a few cool trips planned for it over the coming months :). Cheers you too!
Beautiful bike! Well done 👍
Thanks mate! 😊
Great summary down in the comments. I've had my 701 since 2016 and already done a lot of the common upgrades. But this year I invested in a Seat Concepts seat and the Rade Garage fairing to make the bike more long distance and adventure ready. And it really has changed the nature of the bike in all the ways I wanted it to. It's now a much better road bike and still just as capable in the dirt. Basically what I'm say is, the upgrades really work and if that is the direction you want to take the bike in, I can recommend the upgrades in this video. (I can't comment on the extra fuel tank, as I've not felt the need for one)
Thanks! Yeah I was really impressed with the fairing and extra seat comfort, I don't know why KTM/Husky don't make something similar from the factory as a 'rally' version of the enduro - I bet it'd sell better than the stock as it really does transform the bike!
@@OSR_1 I totally agree
My friend that is a sweet looking bike!
Excited for what’s to come on your channel.
I must say, that bash plate is looking sweet. I might have to get one too, I really could use that extra space for tools instead of putting that in the bags.
Thanks buddy!
Yeah the bash plate is very handy I must say! Between that and my enduristan bags for the ‘essentials’ that live on the bike, it gives you a lot of luggage space back!
@@OSR_1 Looking forward to seeing your luggage setup. I’m adding something to mine that is the opposite of lightweight, but I think it all makes sense with my arguments 😉
@@JohannesDalen look forward seeing that!
Nice & neat ready for lots of enjoyment
Good on You Cheers
Dream motorcycle. You're right it does seem as if it were designed for the fairing and tower. I ride the 501, I just don't get the highway miles I'd like on it.
Fantastic looking bike. I went with the seat concepts seat on my 690 and it changed my life. Can now enjoy 10 hour rides. Your seat looks pretty comfy too. I don't understand why KTM/Husky make such hard seats for the 690/701. They promote it as a travel bike.
I haven't done the extra front tank upgrade yet. I am getting 300 km (185 miles) out of the standard 13.5 litre tank. A bit less when doing more dirt. Be good to have another 5 litres, but haven't needed it yet.
Thanks mate! Ah that's another glowing review for the Seat Concepts :) will need to give them a try in future on different bike projects. Completely agree, always boggles my mind how most manufacturers make rubbish seats.. I think it's because they want to sell their own aftermarket 'comfort' seats.. but even those aren't actually that comfortable most of the time!
Nice that's good mileage, I haven't actually tested the range on my stock tank, I should probably do that and get some real figures! I do enjoy the improved airbox that comes with the kit though, according to Rade Garage it adds an extra 3-5 hp on the mid-range. It definitely sounds fierce!
Enjoyed your walk around, look forward to hearing more of your adventures. I have one question the front fender pack from Enduristan was it the small or the large version fitted with the Rade garage tower? Keep up the good content. Andy
Cheers Andy! It’s the smaller enduristan fender bag :).
Nice build up. I recently bought a used 2021 700 E. Have some of the same mods, but I’m wondering what year yours is and how you feel about the rear shock. Mine feels like the high speed compression is excessive even dialed down to minimum.
I have the stock spring on it, and the sags measure good for my weight. So I don’t really know what I need to improve that. It’s very sharp feeling on pot holes and sharp edges. The fork seems ok, just the back end it too stiff.
Thanks forbthe video
Hi Nice looking bike, could i ask where did you get the cool seat cover from . Cheers kev
That's a dream bike ! Thanks for sharing 👍 Is it ok to refuel with the Kriega os base or you have to take everything of each time ?
Thanks! No need to move anything with the Kriega system, unlike Mosko Moto and Enduristan.
Kriega is the best value and easiest luggage solution for the 701/690 👍🏽
@@OSR_1 thanks for the quick response. You're right, I've been using kiega for a year now, very versatile and super good quality. Have fun !
Nice video! Can see leaks from brake fluid, still have it? I got a tip that you need to remove the rubber and make sure it is completly dry before fitting it again, after that it hasn´t leaked for me.. fingers crossed :)
Thanks, that's a good eye you got there! I have since sold the bike but I did do that not long after the video and it solved the leak :). Fingers crossed for you!
Ciao, very nice your modifications, please, can you tell me where you bought the added tank for gasoline, thanks.
Hi! Sorry I missed this comment! It’s from Rade Garage 😊
Hi. Nice bike. I'm just deciding whether to buy the Rade Garage F5 fairing but am unsure how much the import taxes into the UK will be. How much did you pay?
Hey! I think it’s VAT + maybe £90 from the importer.
I believe Rade are offering their older F4 fairing at a huge discount at the moment, maybe give them a message and see if they can do you a deal on one of those, or a discount on the F5 to help offset the import hit :)
awesome bike bro ...wht type of tire iron do u have and where to buy ..thanks
Thanks! I have the Motion pro t-6 combo (32mm & 10/12mm)
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Not used them yet but only heard good things about them and seem to be the go-to levers on the market
Good walk around, please could you list in the description what you talk about and where to get the parts from?
Thanks! Sure thing, thanks for the suggestion.
I’ve added all the links in the description :). If there is anything I’ve missed or you’re still not sure of let me know :)
Very very nice build, but the first thing you should have done is to burn those awful tyres and get some good Michelin Tracker in there! The difference is SO BIG.
Haha yeah the tires will be going soon as I wore them out at a roadbook rally earlier this month. I’ve heard good things about both the Pirelli MT21’s as well as Motoz RallZ - hard to get stock here in England at the moment. Not heard of Michelin Tracker’s so will take a look at those too
I put Trackers on not long after this video and wow - what a difference! amazing tire
Where did you get the WP Kriega swing arm sticker? Looks good 👍🏼 My bikes swing arm came blank and I’m looking for a nice sticker to increase my bikes cool factor 😎
Hey mate, it’s custom - along with the rest of the sticker kit. Got it done by Scrubz design. They might be able to do just the swing arm stickers for you :)
@@OSR_1 awesome buddy thank you for your reply 👊🏼
great set up, i am really thinking of selling my Tenere 700 for a 701… and save 40 kgs….Have you got any issues with the jerky throttle ? thanks for sharing
Good choice! No jerkiness at all as this is the MY2019 so Euro4. The issues people report came with changes made to the Euro5 bikes. 👌🏽 save yourself some pennies and get a pre 2020 model, put the savings into a RG fairing and some of the mods I showed!
@@OSR_1 many thanks for your reply and for your advice. This will be a great help in my choice… take care
@@pascalthillier5616 no probs! Cheers you too :)
Hello - I very much enjoyed viewing your bike and its features. Many useful accessories and now looks tour ready too! On the topic of touring, how do you find the bike on road and around 110-120klms per hour constant speed? Does it manage that speed well/easily without too much rev or engine strain and how do you find the long journey distance and comfort with your new fitted seat and fuel volume? I am seriously considering buying this bike, as I view it as a general one fit all unicorn bike, but not sure about longer multi day trips and touring etc. I am also looking at Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, but it is considerably heavier!
Thanks Sasha!
Good question, the bike on the road at those speeds with the latest upgrades is absolutely fine. I can sit comfortably at 70-75 mph (112-120kph) with plenty of overtake power left over.
Fuel capacity and range is no longer an issue as I can easily do over 200+ miles (321km+) which is the equivalent to most big adventure bikes.
Road performance is fine. Coming from road bikes and a R1250GS Adventure, it is obviously not as road oriented or sophisticated/comfy.. and with it being a light bike on off-road tires (if you fitted them) this is also something to consider as you will be blown about a lot if caught in very windy conditions. However comfort wise it's good for me, I don't find my bum getting numb any earlier than I did on my GSA now!
A fellow Advanced riding instructor and friend here has a Tiger 900 Rally Pro and loves it, it's a beautiful machine and will outperform the husky 701 in every way on road. However on the dirt (anything more than gravel roads) the Husky will be the victor every time, and it has enabled me to make my way around some technical off road with relative ease, and i'm still a beginner off-road. I'd feel much less confident on anything much larger.. although many people were doing fine on the middle-weight adv range of bikes (790/890, T7, etc..) which are in the same category as the tiger.
That being said, what the Husky does do, is give me confidence that I can go anywhere and tackle anything. Coming from BMW's that have a lot of electronics and technical stuff going on, I struggled to trust the idea of taking them to remote places as they aren't easily fixable unless you go to a specialist mechanic/dealer. The 701 is great in this sense, this is why the 690 platform has been used for so long by adventure riders around the world.
So I guess the questions for you are: What type of riding do you plan on doing? Do you have other bikes or are you looking to only have one? .... if you are just going to spend 70+% of your time on the road, and do light off-roading.. and it's your only bike... i'd go for the tiger personally. Stick some decent 50/50 tires on there like TKC80s and you'll be fine :) If it's more off road and true adventure then go for the husky ;). You can always buy yourself a 100% roadbike later on ;)
Maybe see if you can get out on test rides of both?
I'll try and put together a 'Living with the 701' style video in the next few weeks. Perhaps this will be helpful to see/hear how it comes in different scenarios? :)
@@OSR_1 Thanks for the terrific advice above mate, very insightful and comprehensive. You've given me some key facts to consider next and I like how you distilled it all to the above question about what type of riding I plan on doing, as ultimately that's a key determinant to customize
@@OSR_1 This would be much welcomed and appreciated, and I look forward to viewing it mate!
@@sashacigljarevic9944 you’re welcome :).
One thing I did also forget about when previously saying the tiger will win on the road every time, was urban environments…. If you live and ride in urban environments then the husky is a great road bike as it’s light, tall and nimble. It’s the best bike I’ve ever had for filtering :).
How does it hold in sixth gear relaxing ride? Do you have to constantly gearshifting??
Hey, plenty of power in 6th. I only ever used 6th gear on motorways and fast roads so can’t talk to how low of a speed you can take it.
What an achingly attractive machine! Please don't leave it unattended in any town centre.
No steering damper? Would fit nicely under the raised handlebar........
Hey, I was planning on getting one with the BRP rubber mounted riders. Sold the bike now though as found myself wanting to move more towards enduro.
Will there be a Husky 701 Enduro? It's not on their website at all...????
This is the 701 enduro?
www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-id/models/travel/701-enduro-2022.html
who did you take the sweat to please . im in devon so not a million miles away need mine sorted
Hey Julian, I took my seat to Matt at Herbert and Ellison in Stockbridge. Lovely chap.
What's final weight VS stock?
Hey, at this point it would have been 4kg over stock dry (as 3kg was saved from exhaust which levelled out the tower/fairing, leaving the skid plate and crash bars as additional weight). I mention dry weight Ofcourse because the optional addition of 4.5 litres of fuel isn’t really relevant imo.
However following this video I added a antigravity lithium ion battery which saved a further 2kg - meaning the setup was then only 2kg heavier than stock dry :).
Is this bike reliable? Thinking of considering it over africa twin for Africa tour…?
Hey Jonathan, yes not had any issues so far. From my research these bikes and the ktm 690 platform are pretty reliable now as they’ve been around for a long time. They also don’t have lots of electronics that can cause it to have a meltdown and leave you stranded like the majority of modern adventure bikes.
Most things can be fixed yourself and the bikes weight savings over the AT will make life a lot easier should the worst happen and you need to be towed or put the bike onto a trailer/truck. (Good luck lifting an AT!)
Hope that helps, All the best :)
Just make sure you get a clutch slave upgrade and a side stand eliminator switch. Both easy diy upgrades that cost less than £100 combined :)
i have just come back from moroco atlas mountains i took my africa twin great bike . but guess what i now own a 2021 701 . for me i know this bike will be best for needs.
Can i scren shot
How tall are you and how does the F5 fairing do on the highway at fast speeds
Hey, I’m 6’3 and found it transformed the bikes ability to do highway riding. I would struggle to go any faster than 60mph without the fairing.. but with the fairing could sit comfortably at 70-75mph without buffeting on my helmet
@@OSR_1 oh wow, that’s good news. We’re about the same height, and it doesn’t just throw all the wind onto your shoulders or head and get you tired?
@@walkercythompson no it didn’t for me. You aren’t going to have GSA levels of wind protection, but it is day and night compared to the OEM setup. I also had an Adventure Spec mini fairing before I went with the Rade garage tower, that was better than stock but still no where near as good protection at speed.
@@OSR_1 awesome! Great info! Thank you.
Ajp pr7??😏
I’ve yet to ride one, cool looking bike though!
Filler cap petrol not brake
Sorry, not sure I understand?
Your accent won’t help the low volume bad audio ,I don’t understand before posting,this people don’t listen to the,selfs ?
My accent? You mean the queen’s English?
Sorry the audio isn’t good for you, I can hear it fine on both my phone and pc… but yes it probably could be better, this is my first video and I’m not a video editor but I’ll endeavour to improve in future videos :)
Will likely be posting another video later in the month walking through some more updates, feel free to subscribe and hopefully that one will be better for you.
?? 😂😂I can hear just fine
Sounds just fine to me.
Maro, turn the volume up! Sounds fine!