I’m the lucky owner of a 2018 701 and loved it from the day I bought it. It can really do everything but the main thing is the level of fun this bike gives me. It has more than enough power to keep up with 1000 cc racers in the Twisty’s, I love giving them a hard time to keep up with me. This is the perfect bije for me.
Love the 701. Own a 2020. To anyone that just purchased or is thinking about purchasing... REPLACE THE STOCK CLUTCH SLAVE!!!! This is mandatory I am not asking you to do it. If you have the stock magura clutch slave its not a matter of if, it is a matter of when it will fail, I was lucky I was not too far away from home. Asked the dealer if it falls under warranty, it does not and will charge you $500 to put the same terrible clutch slave in!!! Now all my clutch fluid is in my motor with the oil. Oberon and Rekluse make improved slaves for $150ish. They will not fail and if they do they cover all the charges and send you a new one. Other than that the bike is extremely reliable.
I'll probably get one of these, my 1290 superduke had to go in the dealers for a few days so they lent me the ktm 690....from the moment I rode off I loved it & probably rode it faster than my 1290 in the mountains. I think I'll go for the Husky & I intend to use it a little off road so I'll get some dual purpose tyres. ...The only negative for me is now the beautiful frame is black & you can't see it so well.
Ive had my 2020 701sm about a year and absolutely love it. Most people underestimate it, its not the flashiest bike but it is the best handling and most fun machine i have ever rode(excluding banshee, which odly enough feels similar) and i dont think i will ever part with it.
quad lock - it's the best - holds super good, nothing can get undone, yet super easy to put on and off - 100% recommend - you'll never go back to any other option
That this thing has at least 20HP more than my sumo is mindblowing to me! :O And my KTM flies already! Wish I could test ride one! Have fun, ride safe, cheers!
hey, sorry to ask but what is the bling that you said as a mod to open up the bike. thanks in advance, i'm geting my 2021 in 2 months, i'm super excited!
A few things ;) All $$$ in AUS dollars Here we go: Slip-on pipe - which will make it a straight system essentially and -2.5kg (you could just do that and bike will adjust but without tune you still leave a lot of performance untapped, and that poor performance under 4000rpm will not get much better) Performance air filter and preferably a performance air-box lid (Husqvarna sells the lid - cheap as) Power management or some sort - either power commander or flash/tune through the actual ECU if you can find experts in your location (If you go with power commander ROTTWEILER PERFORMANCE has a comprehensive solution to the problem, with all the deletes for redundant sensors and systems) Get a tail-tidy and remove hand guards - those are big like sails and slow you down at high speeds on fast tracks - and probably another -1kg Lithium battery from good brand - cheapest ever way to drop 2-3kg and from high up on the bike as well The removal of redundant sensors and systems will probably be another -1kg If you going to only track it - then you could also remove mirrors and Husqvarna also sells the side stand elimination kit - probably another -1kg or just under But then again if it is only track then a lot can be removed - all the lights for example... And finally if you are after performance at mostly fast tracks - then don't add weight to it!!! don't add a tone of crush protection and belly pans etc. But if it is not about that top speed - then with added power from some modes above (and honestly even if you leave it stock completely) - on the road it is more than plenty and under say 120km/h it is fast as - at those speeds it is more about the rider skills, this bike is not really a limit factor there. If I would have to go on a budget to get the most out of the $$$ i would do this for sure: Slip-on pipe (700-900-ish) Air-box lid ($30-50) Performance filter ($150-ish) Lithium battery ($250) Tail-tidy ($250-ish) (bike can adjust its fuelling 10-15% so slip-on and more air on intake will not hurt it at all, plus in the past Husqvarna actually provided some performance maps for such combination. This map is not yet available for 2021, but if they done it before chances they will release some again.) And if you got some $$$ left, then the next thing is: ECU flash/dyno-tune $1000-ish or Power commander and dyno-tune $1500-ish
I spoke with a few techs and ended up just using stock Husky, it is apparently very good, just change that more often The performance filters that needs to be oiled are usually compromised by techs over-oiling them so....
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 thanks, thats also my decision, as for slipOn -Arrow with no cat, thinking about meed to add PCV with some map (for "Wings"). Till now it running well (after SAS delete), so can't know if necessary..?
Great review. Do you think its better to buy a supermoto and buy dirt tyres with rims or the other way around? Makes it as a really good all arounder. 👍🏻🇸🇪
And the suspension will be tuned for one or the other but not for both :( So pick the main use and the second option will be compromised a bit but still plenty good I would go SM ;)
I would buy enduro bike and buy SM wheels. It's absolutely insane result. The enduro bike more crazier, willing more easier, suspension is softer and also depends on your height, coz enduro a bit higher than SM. Sum: enduro is more fun :)
Sounds like you were short shifting all the time, does the bike rev out more? It seems kind of slow and sluggish in this video, I have a cr250 that I sometimes use with supermoto wheels and it's amazing fun wheeleing through the box everywhere but it has no top speed so thinking about one of these but worried I will be disappointed
Will not be disappointed after cr250 for sure There are more revs, but it is just fun to use quick shifter and use the grunt of the midrange Top speed is around 200km 😉👍
Only the climate in Germany cuts nearly half a year the Fun of my 2019 KTM 690 SMC R😂 Got.Remus SlipOn Exhaust, ShinYo Supermoto Mirrors, Tail Tidy, KTM PowerParts orange Bling Bling, PowerParts Gel Seat und Last but Not least StickerDecor from motoproworks in sweden „Ready to race“ 😎
Did you pay extra or something for your display and USB port , I just picked up a 2021 and I have no rev indicator or usb ?? No owners Manuel yet . Thanks for the review
@@torzecjohns6429 I'm looking at picking up a leftover 2020. An upgrade you can do for it, which I plan to do with mine, is to get the Cumpan (unfortunate naming, I know) cockpit assistant. It's a simple plug and play addon that adds a rev counter, gear indicator, and a couple of other items. Really great addon.
No extra Should be standard for 2021 Dealers may be dishonest and try selling 2020 as 2021, you could only tell by the vin number unfortunately I'm Australia this is 2021 for sure And I think they even put info about updated dash and usb on their general website in info about this model, so must be everywhere Still a few 2020 bikes in many shops though....
Great question! Thanks :) I think there is no short and sweet answer to this unfortunately However it probably deserves a whole separate video to talk about all the differences, pros and cons. Which I'm planning to do so stick around ;) But just to give at least something now, here it is: Hyper almost 50kg heavier fully wet (156kg vs 200kg) Hyper got more power and top speed (75hp vs 114hp) Hyper is essentially a sport bike with supermoto riding position, whereas 701 is like 95% real supermoto Hyper ABS can not be turned off, 701 a supermoto abs mode (no abs on the rear) Hyper seat looks supermoto but designed to keep you in one spot anyway, 701 seat is designed to seat anywhere depending on what you currently do on the bike. Hyper suspension travel front 170mm and rear 150mm, but on the SP model front 185mm and rear 175mm Husky 701 suspension travel front 216mm and rear 240mm, so this is a lot more supermoto, and more versatile in general. Plus you get WP Apex on 701 anyway and to get close to that you got to go SP in Hyper for Olins, and that option is almost twice as expensive as per below. Hyper SP is much closer to the spec of 701, but SP is more expensive. And either way Hyper is significantly more expensive. We talking in Australia 701 is 18500 and Hyper is 23000-27000. that is a massive difference. Also Husky often has ridiculous specials if the bike is 2020 and not 2021, like 15000 instead of 18500. Ducati doesn't do much in that regard. And much much more.... So I really want to try them back to back, and will give you the whole spill in a video some time soon. It may seem so far that I give preference to 701, but actually both bikes are awesome, but just for different reasons. If you after supermoto then it is no question, 701 is more supermoto hands down. And being cheaper it will actually encourage you to explore that much more. But if you more after a -"great road sport bike do it all quite well and don't go much in to supermoto side of things but also look really cool and get all to envy you"- then Ducati hands down :) I hope this helps. But really there is so much more to discuss. Hopefully wont keep you waiting too long for proper comparison ;)
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 awesome feedback and great insight into both bikes. i truly appreciate and will definitely be sticking around for the comparison!
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 I agree what u say about Hyper and 701 diffrences ,infact I had a Hyper 9 years ago was fun but weights matter aloot to flip around these kinds of bikes Now Im all the time lookin at 701/690 to have fun again at the age of 49🤭 Bec of reason u r buying these type of bikes is there is holigan / child insade you you want to skitts weeles monkey staff all that fun etc,,so therefore KG matters aloot for my openion Actually I dont agree 701 95% is supermoto ,is way still to heavy 155 kg Real supermoto 450FS which weights only like a scooter 107 kg . This is 95% supermoto , But this one is only Track use no legal use on public roads which makes sad ,,plus the maintanence ofcourse😞
Husky claims 4.05 L/100km - and fuel tank is 13L - so you should get just over 300km (in theory) I found it really close to that but perhaps a bit more, maybe 4.5 L/100km - and that is having quite a bit of fun ;) Obviously all depends on how you ride If freeway and easy on the gas - yep, you'll get 4L and will get just over 300km out of the tank If mixing it up and having fun - 4.5-5.0 L and still at least 250km out of the tank If you are on a big track and full throttle obviously all the time - it gets really thirsty - maybe around 8L or so, but that is not an indication really. All bikes are thirsty on track. Hope this helps ;)
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 I got the Wings exaust and can warmly reccomend it. You do not get a better quality exaust for the price. Low weight, Awesome design, great sound and very good quality! I also added the factory decal kit for a complete new look, and it extremly cheap and easy to apply: www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-ca/technical-accessories/trim-parts-decals-1001563568/graphics-1001563615/factory-graphics-kit-1002177258.prod.html
Congratulations on the new bike! Ride safe and enjoy your bike! I have some questions: - Is there good throttle control at start and also riding low speed or are there "gaps" (on / off power) when start to ride? - Any problems with the master cylinder? - Clutch problems? - Pipe melting the left rear turn signal? - Do you get "false neutrals"? - Is there vibration at speed or is the bike smooth at all rpm's? - Is the bike expensive to maintain? And if you had a choice, would you buy the 701 sm again?
Some good questions ;) Here we go: - Throttle is really nice and smooth. In fact maybe too smooth and a bit mellow at low RPMs. There is no problem riding it like that at all, but I will probably try to extract all that hidden performance at some point. The ride by wire on this bike is tuned really well, it does what you ask for and no surprises. If anything after tuning for more power it will probably become a bit more snatchy and will demand more respect. As to power gaps, it feels pretty progressive and there is no definitive step, but after 4500-5000rpm there is an exponential rate of power increase if this make sense. It's not suddenly much more or different completely, but progressively quite a bit more. Still smooth enough and even in race mode. And if you keep the bike in those higher RPM it is a bit of an animal (until you get to 130-140 + km/h that is) but still in a good way. - Master cylinder or clutch - no problems at all. I'm closing up on 4000km and in fact had no problems with anything at all. So quality is good i recon. And i would say it is good where it matters, as in, yes some plastic looks cheap, and yes from the styling point of view it is not a lot (again you can change so much there). But important bits like brakes, suspension, electronics, engine etc., all really top spec and good quality. The brakes and clutch have an amazing feel and precision, actually one of the points this bike stands out for. not many bikes have that. - Pipe is ridiculously hot - but it is not quite reaching the indicator, or rather actual the outlet is pointed slightly lower then the indicator, so no problems there at all, indicator is still safe and sound. But that pipe is a problem. It is ugly, heavy, hot, restricts power and sound pretty bad and quiet. Also it is easy to touch it due to its position and you definitely going to get a bad burn immediately if not careful. So it is a must to replace. Also something to be careful with is that some aftermarket pipes actually are too long and only going to get closer to the indicator (SC-project) and some have outlets kinda pointing straight so may direct gases to the indicator even more. I'm thinking to get "Wings", seems like good quality, good price, same weight savings and looks as any other option, and you get several baffles to play with the noise level you prefer, and I think for Husky the Wings logo comes white and for ktm the wings logo will be orange which is cool as well. - For false neutrals - had a couple on the road and never had even one on the track. I recon it is like with more quick shift systems you may get one or two in town while you being lazy and too relaxed and low rpm and don't push positively hard enough. When you serious about it and rpms are a bit higher and you mean it when you shift - it didn't do anything wrong even once. So in short this is not s problem at all on this bike. - Is there vibration at speed or is the bike smooth at all rpm's? - this is a tricky one as we all have different level of perception of what vibration is or what is character :) Is Ducati vibrating a lot? Are you after inline 4 smoothness? But let me try to answer this anyway. At low RPMs (say under 2500-3000) the bike is a bit choppy and it doesn't like it all that much and does vibrate quite a bit. Over 3000-ish it definitely turns into an awesome melody/character and pulls smoothly and eagerly. Still vibrates for sure, and mostly you feel it through the handlebars, and it is actually much more pronounced after/if you remove hand guards, as with them it kinda works like weighted bar ends i guess and makes it smoother. It is a biggest single cylinder engine ever build, and singles do vibrate don't they. Ok, let's try different route, do i think its a problem - no, is it bad - not at all, does it vibrate more at speed - quite the opposite, it is smooth as at speed, do you get numbness after long rides - not at all, I had worst on some pretty smooth bikes like 675 Dytona (that bike is smooth obviously, but i removed some original weights from the bars and it started to vibrate a bit more, plus super-sport riding position probably contributes to numbness more than vibration), so done some close to 300km rides and no problems, does the vibration comes from many places - no, it is mostly from the bars, I can't put my finger to any other part really (like pegs for example). - Is the bike expensive to maintain? - I think it is really cheap to maintain actually. I had a Ducati before and that is expansive. But even in comparison with other bikes it is really cheap. 10,000 km service intervals is amazing (I would do a minor service at 5000 though if you track it). The bling is surprisingly cheap! Ducati slip-on is some $3000-5000 AUD, and this bike is more like $1000-1200 at most (there are options like $800). but not only exhaust, all the bling is cheap, prices are like 37$ here and 62$ there for little things, whereas most bikes are like $100 here and $200 there :) One thing to be mindful of is that valve adjustment is actually also every 10,000km, so every service is a major service kinda. But, make sure you ask about the price for the first service and the 10,000 service before you buy the bike, Husky has some standard pricing for those and it is like $250-ish for first and $350-ish for big one in AUD (seems that valves are super easy to do on this bike). Dealer may/will try to charge you more as they do, but if you asked upfront you just say no no no, this is the price you said it will be when i was buying the bike (maybe have them write it in the corner of the manual during purchase :) ) and they will surly say oh yeah, sorry, we can do that for sure ;) Also the question of maintenance/expenses is directly linked to the use - if it is track then obviously more minor services needed and tyres will go quickly (although can't complain about tyres here as the grip is amazing and these kind of tyres not meant to last long, yet i got close to 4000km with 3 track days and there is a lot more in them) . If it is road use - then it is as cheap as it gets - low fuel consumption, long and cheap service intervals, and something like Rosso Corse II will still give you amazing grip but will last probably 10,000km no probs. Lightweight helps here I recon as well. And finally the most important question :) - "And if you had a choice, would you buy the 701 sm again?" I would certainly do it again 100% In fact if I would know all this before - I would probably do it much sooner then I did hahaha :)
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 Thanks for the information!! I asked those questions because i was thinking about getting this bike. I've read it has light weight, good power, it's very nimble and a blast to ride. But what's stopping me is: - Unfortunately there isn't a good Husqvarna dealer network here in the United States. At least not near me. The nearest dealer where i live (New York) is about 90 minutes away (assuming light traffic) and there are tolls to pay on the way to the location. Some of the other brands: Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc., dealerships are only about 30 minutes away. Bus fare, no tolls. - Reading / seeing videos of Husqvarna owners with their issues / problems with the bike. But of course, no motorcycle is perfect. I would mainly use the 701 sm to commute to work on and maybe ride like a nut on the weekends. If things change i would strongly consider buying the bike. Thanks again for the info!
Yep, the dealer could be unfortunately sometimes a pivotal point :) Is there a KTM nearby? Perhaps they could legally service the Husky (they own it after all) Or if there is a KTM you could consider KTM SMC 690 R - that bike is essentially the same, just different looks. Also, perhaps all the problems were already sorted out in the first couple of years of production as it usually happens, so all the comments about them having problems may not be all that relevant at this point. This model is out for good 3-4 years so all sorted out i recon. And unfortunately there is nothing to compare it with in other brands that may be close to you. But yeah, for commuting it is hard to beat the Jap brands, and I would recommend Suzuki and Honda for that purpose as one of my first choices. Not so much Yamaha or Kawasaki. But that also can depend a bit on model by model. Good luck anyway! There are so many good bikes these days ;) We are spoiled for choices :) Hope you find the perfect one for you!
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 Hi there. I have a 2020 model, bought brand new last June and agree with all the things you said above. I love it, I'm a beginner rider with only two years experience and after my first bike (Husqy 401 Svartpilen) and after some test-drives in dealers and friends bikes decided to go for this gem. It's more than enough for the road and a lot of fun every time. I've also done some off-road with some friends and it is more than capable. I have a Leovince Slip-on, Rottweiler Air intake, Power Commander with Rottweiler map, and a comfort seat with the original seat cover. The only problem I had with it so far was on the first day I rode it from the dealer back home, and it was the well known master cylinder failure just after a 15 km ride. It was repaired and since then never had any problems again. The bike manual is very good, almost like a motorcycle repair and maintenance manual, and teach you how to take care of the bike at your home and that's and additional fun factor while allowing you to save some money there. I've successfully changed the oil and filters myself after de first 5 km's and have no prior mechanical experience. Apart from that I've also installed the ProShift kit wich remove 40 to 50 % of the false neutral problems. I truly believe that this bike is one of the best kept secrets from the motorcycle world, the only reason I found to see some few on the road is their price tag, because if they would sell for the same price than an MT-07 they would be blockbuster sellers. But than again the quality parts and built are there... Congrats for the video.
@@joaomoreira5879 Thinks ! And Yep ;) It seems you have to discover it yourself isn't it? Not really spoken about much in moto community. Hush Hush kinda thing hahaha. Well we found it ;) and it is awesome ! :)
Tippytoeing was probably a bit of a too strong term from me in the video. More like - i wouldn't flatfoot this bike, but after you have your weight on it and it squats a bit there will be 1-2inch off the ground for the heels, but the ball of both feet would be firmly on the ground. I'm 179-180cm - or about 5' 10.5'' I don't see it as a problem on this bike at all because it is so light. Also you can move around on the seat so much and if you move one cheek slightly of to the side then you immediately flat on the foot. I think this could only be a problem for beginners or learners, as it may not increase confidence at first. But seasoned rider will adjust in a day and will enjoy the new tall riding position and all its benefits really quickly.
I am 173cm (5.8f) and got now problems with this bike stock, so dont worry if you are above that. Under 170cm and you will probably have to lower it av few cm
if i turn the abs off on my 2020 701, it turns it off on both the front and the rear wheel right? is there any way i can turn it off only on the rear wheel?
You have mode 1 and 2 for everything 1 ABS on all round, traction is for the road, will try to keep the wheelies down 2 ABS is on front off rear, traction is track oriented, a bit more response on throttle, will let you do wheelies ;) even in 2 only front (and obviously in 1) the ABS is cornering ! and traction is always lean sensitive but let you do more in mode 2
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 if i dont turn the traction ooff it is almost impossible to wheelie properly. i dont know how it is possible bt when you get over a certain hight it just cuts all the power and brings you back down. And also, if you use the clutch to pop the wheelie with traction on, you can only do it at low rpms and while being really snesitive, otherwhise its still going to cut power.
@@zefiromus You right, for proper wheelies need traction off. But mode 2 is fun as it let you go hard on the track for example and have those small power wheelies out of the corners and still keep you pretty safe. :)
“Highway speed 90-100 kph” lmao. I find it weird how some countries have such low speed limits in this day and age. Here in Italy (and most of Europe) the speed limit is 130kph, and people don’t listen to it anyway lol. Average speed on motorways in Italy is 140 - 150 on a lot of roads. Then again there are not many speed cameras and by law camera’s need to be preceded by signs warning that a speed camera is coming up. We have a lot of dummy signs and fake cameras as a result. Police often speed too lol. Anyway I’m so glad I live in Italy when I see how driving laws are in other countries. Lot’s of problems, but driving is still fun here!
Ya, I know what you mean. Speed limit in Canada is anywhere from 90km-110km, depending on what part of the country you are in. My area is 100km. That said almost everyone does 120-130. I'll even see some people brave enough to do 140km. Generally not a good idea to go above 130km though because if the police are in the mood, they could already give you a heavy fine and demerit points at that speed. Here, anything 150km or above is immediate vehicle seizure and license suspension, so ya. lol
@@Gofr5 That sucks! I think fines for using your phone etc should be worse than speeding. Usually if I’m speeding I’m more concentrated, unlike people drifting across lanes on their phones.
Well, here in NZ the roads are mostly very winding and narrow, with just a few motorways (with 110kmh limit), most highways have farm driveways etc off them on blind corners/crests etc so 100kmh is appropriate but a pain on the zx10r or 998S, luckily off road and adventure riding is epic and plentiful with no policing, and trackdays are cheap compared to other counties. Also, the roads are pretty empty so can have unobstructed high speed blasts, especially in the south island, and radar detectors are legal ;)
You cannot have fun in any vehicle if you respect the speed limits, anyway. In mountain roads, i usually go double, triple or even quadruple the limit. On highways, double the limit.
By far the best review of this bike. It really helped me decide to buy a 701 and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you👍🏻👍🏻
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howdy /pardon, considering this purchase. I ride dirt and street... How IS IT FOR U? Please let me know details. Thnx
I’m the lucky owner of a 2018 701 and loved it from the day I bought it.
It can really do everything but the main thing is the level of fun this bike gives me.
It has more than enough power to keep up with 1000 cc racers in the Twisty’s, I love giving them a hard time to keep up with me.
This is the perfect bije for me.
Man, I like that review very much! Getting my brand new 701 next month (fingers crossed! :), so I'm supper excited! Keep on!
I get mine on Friday 🥰
how is it?
Just got it 2 days ago! Fkn covid caused 4 months delay. Already got 200 km on odo )) Going to ride right now hehe
Awesome review! Just pre-ordered my 2023 should get it in December. Going to be a great Christmas!
Love the 701. Own a 2020. To anyone that just purchased or is thinking about purchasing... REPLACE THE STOCK CLUTCH SLAVE!!!! This is mandatory I am not asking you to do it. If you have the stock magura clutch slave its not a matter of if, it is a matter of when it will fail, I was lucky I was not too far away from home. Asked the dealer if it falls under warranty, it does not and will charge you $500 to put the same terrible clutch slave in!!! Now all my clutch fluid is in my motor with the oil. Oberon and Rekluse make improved slaves for $150ish. They will not fail and if they do they cover all the charges and send you a new one. Other than that the bike is extremely reliable.
5000km in and lots of punishment on tracks and still as new, they must have addressed the issue
I'll probably get one of these, my 1290 superduke had to go in the dealers for a few days so they lent me the ktm 690....from the moment I rode off I loved it & probably rode it faster than my 1290 in the mountains. I think I'll go for the Husky & I intend to use it a little off road so I'll get some dual purpose tyres. ...The only negative for me is now the beautiful frame is black & you can't see it so well.
Ive had my 2020 701sm about a year and absolutely love it. Most people underestimate it, its not the flashiest bike but it is the best handling and most fun machine i have ever rode(excluding banshee, which odly enough feels similar) and i dont think i will ever part with it.
Really great review of the bike. Best description and study of it. Thank you.
It’s a great bike !
Im really happy with the performance of this machine
Excellent review, well balanced. Thanks.
best review period, you just sold another 701sm, thanks
Thanks for the review and great info
thanks for the history lesson
awesome review! such a fun bike! plus long oil change intervals, don't have to mess with it much!
USB on the bike I’m sold !!!
Found one where I live (2017) gonna go check it out today.
Great video thanks ! One quick question : what model is your phone holder ? Does it hold your phone well ?
quad lock - it's the best - holds super good, nothing can get undone, yet super easy to put on and off - 100% recommend - you'll never go back to any other option
That this thing has at least 20HP more than my sumo is mindblowing to me! :O And my KTM flies already!
Wish I could test ride one! Have fun, ride safe, cheers!
Great video and very detailed review, kind of make me wanna have 1 now🤣
Very detailed video... nice bike
hey, sorry to ask but what is the bling that you said as a mod to open up the bike. thanks in advance, i'm geting my 2021 in 2 months, i'm super excited!
Power commander
A few things ;)
All $$$ in AUS dollars
Here we go:
Slip-on pipe - which will make it a straight system essentially and -2.5kg (you could just do that and bike will adjust but without tune you still leave a lot of performance untapped, and that poor performance under 4000rpm will not get much better)
Performance air filter and preferably a performance air-box lid (Husqvarna sells the lid - cheap as)
Power management or some sort - either power commander or flash/tune through the actual ECU if you can find experts in your location
(If you go with power commander ROTTWEILER PERFORMANCE has a comprehensive solution to the problem, with all the deletes for redundant sensors and systems)
Get a tail-tidy and remove hand guards - those are big like sails and slow you down at high speeds on fast tracks - and probably another -1kg
Lithium battery from good brand - cheapest ever way to drop 2-3kg and from high up on the bike as well
The removal of redundant sensors and systems will probably be another -1kg
If you going to only track it - then you could also remove mirrors and Husqvarna also sells the side stand elimination kit - probably another -1kg or just under
But then again if it is only track then a lot can be removed - all the lights for example...
And finally if you are after performance at mostly fast tracks - then don't add weight to it!!! don't add a tone of crush protection and belly pans etc.
But if it is not about that top speed - then with added power from some modes above (and honestly even if you leave it stock completely) - on the road it is more than plenty and under say 120km/h it is fast as - at those speeds it is more about the rider skills, this bike is not really a limit factor there.
If I would have to go on a budget to get the most out of the $$$ i would do this for sure:
Slip-on pipe (700-900-ish)
Air-box lid ($30-50)
Performance filter ($150-ish)
Lithium battery ($250)
Tail-tidy ($250-ish)
(bike can adjust its fuelling 10-15% so slip-on and more air on intake will not hurt it at all, plus in the past Husqvarna actually provided some performance maps for such combination. This map is not yet available for 2021, but if they done it before chances they will release some again.)
And if you got some $$$ left, then the next thing is:
ECU flash/dyno-tune $1000-ish
or
Power commander and dyno-tune $1500-ish
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 you sir are a legend for that answer! thank you so much! I will take it step by step
just bought one today. nice vid :)
hi, thank yi very much for your review,
what air filter have you choosed to use? Link to it if possible, thanks
I spoke with a few techs and ended up just using stock Husky, it is apparently very good, just change that more often
The performance filters that needs to be oiled are usually compromised by techs over-oiling them so....
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570
thanks, thats also my decision,
as for slipOn -Arrow with no cat, thinking about meed to add PCV with some map (for "Wings").
Till now it running well (after SAS delete), so can't know if necessary..?
@@yefimZis
I would go with ECU tune, not the PCV. (if you find ECU tuner in your area)
The sound of this standard exhaust isn't that bad. Is this bike an Euro model?
Australia - but I believe we have the Euro model, yes
I just put REMUS on it and got the baffle out - AMAZING !!! :)
Great review. Do you think its better to buy a supermoto and buy dirt tyres with rims or the other way around? Makes it as a really good all arounder. 👍🏻🇸🇪
And the suspension will be tuned for one or the other but not for both :(
So pick the main use and the second option will be compromised a bit but still plenty good
I would go SM ;)
If it’s your only bike and you are going to commute on it sumo is the way
I would buy enduro bike and buy SM wheels. It's absolutely insane result. The enduro bike more crazier, willing more easier, suspension is softer and also depends on your height, coz enduro a bit higher than SM. Sum: enduro is more fun :)
Sounds like you were short shifting all the time, does the bike rev out more? It seems kind of slow and sluggish in this video, I have a cr250 that I sometimes use with supermoto wheels and it's amazing fun wheeleing through the box everywhere but it has no top speed so thinking about one of these but worried I will be disappointed
Will not be disappointed after cr250 for sure
There are more revs, but it is just fun to use quick shifter and use the grunt of the midrange
Top speed is around 200km 😉👍
Only the climate in Germany cuts nearly half a year the Fun of my 2019 KTM 690 SMC R😂
Got.Remus SlipOn Exhaust, ShinYo Supermoto Mirrors, Tail Tidy, KTM PowerParts orange Bling Bling, PowerParts Gel Seat und Last but Not least
StickerDecor from motoproworks in sweden „Ready to race“ 😎
Did you pay extra or something for your display and USB port , I just picked up a 2021 and I have no rev indicator or usb ?? No owners Manuel yet . Thanks for the review
Only the Euro version got the updated dash. If you're in North America, we got shafted with the old dash still....because reasons.
Thanks man
@@torzecjohns6429 I'm looking at picking up a leftover 2020. An upgrade you can do for it, which I plan to do with mine, is to get the Cumpan (unfortunate naming, I know) cockpit assistant. It's a simple plug and play addon that adds a rev counter, gear indicator, and a couple of other items. Really great addon.
Honestly thank you for your time I’m gonna look that up . Hope all goes well for u thanks again
No extra
Should be standard for 2021
Dealers may be dishonest and try selling 2020 as 2021, you could only tell by the vin number unfortunately
I'm Australia this is 2021 for sure
And I think they even put info about updated dash and usb on their general website in info about this model, so must be everywhere
Still a few 2020 bikes in many shops though....
How's the cable to remove the saddle placed? Is it still under the saddle or did they do hide like ktm by the fuel cap?Thanks!
Still under the seat, works great, no problems there 👍
May I ask what country yorue in?? looks good!
Australia ;) - Yep, I love it !
any updates on retuning the bike?
Still amazing after 1 year and 7000km and many many track days ;)
how would you compare to a hypermotard?
Great question! Thanks :)
I think there is no short and sweet answer to this unfortunately
However it probably deserves a whole separate video to talk about all the differences, pros and cons. Which I'm planning to do so stick around ;)
But just to give at least something now, here it is:
Hyper almost 50kg heavier fully wet (156kg vs 200kg)
Hyper got more power and top speed (75hp vs 114hp)
Hyper is essentially a sport bike with supermoto riding position, whereas 701 is like 95% real supermoto
Hyper ABS can not be turned off, 701 a supermoto abs mode (no abs on the rear)
Hyper seat looks supermoto but designed to keep you in one spot anyway, 701 seat is designed to seat anywhere depending on what you currently do on the bike.
Hyper suspension travel front 170mm and rear 150mm, but on the SP model front 185mm and rear 175mm
Husky 701 suspension travel front 216mm and rear 240mm, so this is a lot more supermoto, and more versatile in general.
Plus you get WP Apex on 701 anyway and to get close to that you got to go SP in Hyper for Olins, and that option is almost twice as expensive as per below.
Hyper SP is much closer to the spec of 701, but SP is more expensive. And either way Hyper is significantly more expensive. We talking in Australia 701 is 18500 and Hyper is 23000-27000. that is a massive difference. Also Husky often has ridiculous specials if the bike is 2020 and not 2021, like 15000 instead of 18500. Ducati doesn't do much in that regard.
And much much more....
So I really want to try them back to back, and will give you the whole spill in a video some time soon.
It may seem so far that I give preference to 701, but actually both bikes are awesome, but just for different reasons.
If you after supermoto then it is no question, 701 is more supermoto hands down. And being cheaper it will actually encourage you to explore that much more.
But if you more after a -"great road sport bike do it all quite well and don't go much in to supermoto side of things but also look really cool and get all to envy you"- then Ducati hands down :)
I hope this helps. But really there is so much more to discuss. Hopefully wont keep you waiting too long for proper comparison ;)
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 awesome feedback and great insight into both bikes. i truly appreciate and will definitely be sticking around for the comparison!
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570
I agree what u say about Hyper and 701 diffrences ,infact I had a Hyper 9 years ago was fun but weights matter aloot to flip around these kinds of bikes Now Im all the time lookin at 701/690 to have fun again at the age of 49🤭
Bec of reason u r buying these type of bikes is there is holigan / child insade you you want to skitts weeles monkey staff all that fun etc,,so therefore KG matters aloot for my openion
Actually I dont agree 701 95% is supermoto ,is way still to heavy 155 kg
Real supermoto 450FS which weights only like a scooter 107 kg . This is 95% supermoto ,
But this one is only Track use no legal use on public roads which makes sad ,,plus the maintanence ofcourse😞
Whats the average fuel consumption (l/100km or mpg)?
Husky claims 4.05 L/100km - and fuel tank is 13L - so you should get just over 300km (in theory)
I found it really close to that but perhaps a bit more, maybe 4.5 L/100km - and that is having quite a bit of fun ;)
Obviously all depends on how you ride
If freeway and easy on the gas - yep, you'll get 4L and will get just over 300km out of the tank
If mixing it up and having fun - 4.5-5.0 L and still at least 250km out of the tank
If you are on a big track and full throttle obviously all the time - it gets really thirsty - maybe around 8L or so, but that is not an indication really. All bikes are thirsty on track.
Hope this helps ;)
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 thanks for info
I'm not seeing any revs, gear indicator, or USB on my 2024 HQV 701SM. Is the EU version different?
Most likely 😞
What can does everyone recommend? Buying one of these bikes soon!
I'm looking into Wings, akro not nice and expensive for this one, Arrow seems good option as well
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 Nice, good luck with your choice
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 I got the Wings exaust and can warmly reccomend it. You do not get a better quality exaust for the price. Low weight, Awesome design, great sound and very good quality!
I also added the factory decal kit for a complete new look, and it extremly cheap and easy to apply: www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-ca/technical-accessories/trim-parts-decals-1001563568/graphics-1001563615/factory-graphics-kit-1002177258.prod.html
Congratulations on the new bike! Ride safe and enjoy your bike!
I have some questions:
- Is there good throttle control at start and also riding low speed or are there "gaps" (on / off power) when start to ride?
- Any problems with the master cylinder?
- Clutch problems?
- Pipe melting the left rear turn signal?
- Do you get "false neutrals"?
- Is there vibration at speed or is the bike smooth at all rpm's?
- Is the bike expensive to maintain?
And if you had a choice, would you buy the 701 sm again?
Some good questions ;)
Here we go:
- Throttle is really nice and smooth. In fact maybe too smooth and a bit mellow at low RPMs. There is no problem riding it like that at all, but I will probably try to extract all that hidden performance at some point. The ride by wire on this bike is tuned really well, it does what you ask for and no surprises. If anything after tuning for more power it will probably become a bit more snatchy and will demand more respect. As to power gaps, it feels pretty progressive and there is no definitive step, but after 4500-5000rpm there is an exponential rate of power increase if this make sense. It's not suddenly much more or different completely, but progressively quite a bit more. Still smooth enough and even in race mode. And if you keep the bike in those higher RPM it is a bit of an animal (until you get to 130-140 + km/h that is) but still in a good way.
- Master cylinder or clutch - no problems at all. I'm closing up on 4000km and in fact had no problems with anything at all. So quality is good i recon. And i would say it is good where it matters, as in, yes some plastic looks cheap, and yes from the styling point of view it is not a lot (again you can change so much there). But important bits like brakes, suspension, electronics, engine etc., all really top spec and good quality. The brakes and clutch have an amazing feel and precision, actually one of the points this bike stands out for. not many bikes have that.
- Pipe is ridiculously hot - but it is not quite reaching the indicator, or rather actual the outlet is pointed slightly lower then the indicator, so no problems there at all, indicator is still safe and sound. But that pipe is a problem. It is ugly, heavy, hot, restricts power and sound pretty bad and quiet. Also it is easy to touch it due to its position and you definitely going to get a bad burn immediately if not careful. So it is a must to replace. Also something to be careful with is that some aftermarket pipes actually are too long and only going to get closer to the indicator (SC-project) and some have outlets kinda pointing straight so may direct gases to the indicator even more. I'm thinking to get "Wings", seems like good quality, good price, same weight savings and looks as any other option, and you get several baffles to play with the noise level you prefer, and I think for Husky the Wings logo comes white and for ktm the wings logo will be orange which is cool as well.
- For false neutrals - had a couple on the road and never had even one on the track. I recon it is like with more quick shift systems you may get one or two in town while you being lazy and too relaxed and low rpm and don't push positively hard enough. When you serious about it and rpms are a bit higher and you mean it when you shift - it didn't do anything wrong even once. So in short this is not s problem at all on this bike.
- Is there vibration at speed or is the bike smooth at all rpm's? - this is a tricky one as we all have different level of perception of what vibration is or what is character :) Is Ducati vibrating a lot? Are you after inline 4 smoothness? But let me try to answer this anyway. At low RPMs (say under 2500-3000) the bike is a bit choppy and it doesn't like it all that much and does vibrate quite a bit. Over 3000-ish it definitely turns into an awesome melody/character and pulls smoothly and eagerly. Still vibrates for sure, and mostly you feel it through the handlebars, and it is actually much more pronounced after/if you remove hand guards, as with them it kinda works like weighted bar ends i guess and makes it smoother. It is a biggest single cylinder engine ever build, and singles do vibrate don't they. Ok, let's try different route, do i think its a problem - no, is it bad - not at all, does it vibrate more at speed - quite the opposite, it is smooth as at speed, do you get numbness after long rides - not at all, I had worst on some pretty smooth bikes like 675 Dytona (that bike is smooth obviously, but i removed some original weights from the bars and it started to vibrate a bit more, plus super-sport riding position probably contributes to numbness more than vibration), so done some close to 300km rides and no problems, does the vibration comes from many places - no, it is mostly from the bars, I can't put my finger to any other part really (like pegs for example).
- Is the bike expensive to maintain? - I think it is really cheap to maintain actually. I had a Ducati before and that is expansive. But even in comparison with other bikes it is really cheap. 10,000 km service intervals is amazing (I would do a minor service at 5000 though if you track it). The bling is surprisingly cheap! Ducati slip-on is some $3000-5000 AUD, and this bike is more like $1000-1200 at most (there are options like $800). but not only exhaust, all the bling is cheap, prices are like 37$ here and 62$ there for little things, whereas most bikes are like $100 here and $200 there :) One thing to be mindful of is that valve adjustment is actually also every 10,000km, so every service is a major service kinda. But, make sure you ask about the price for the first service and the 10,000 service before you buy the bike, Husky has some standard pricing for those and it is like $250-ish for first and $350-ish for big one in AUD (seems that valves are super easy to do on this bike). Dealer may/will try to charge you more as they do, but if you asked upfront you just say no no no, this is the price you said it will be when i was buying the bike (maybe have them write it in the corner of the manual during purchase :) ) and they will surly say oh yeah, sorry, we can do that for sure ;) Also the question of maintenance/expenses is directly linked to the use - if it is track then obviously more minor services needed and tyres will go quickly (although can't complain about tyres here as the grip is amazing and these kind of tyres not meant to last long, yet i got close to 4000km with 3 track days and there is a lot more in them) . If it is road use - then it is as cheap as it gets - low fuel consumption, long and cheap service intervals, and something like Rosso Corse II will still give you amazing grip but will last probably 10,000km no probs. Lightweight helps here I recon as well.
And finally the most important question :) - "And if you had a choice, would you buy the 701 sm again?"
I would certainly do it again 100%
In fact if I would know all this before - I would probably do it much sooner then I did hahaha :)
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 Thanks for the information!!
I asked those questions because i was thinking about getting this bike. I've read it has light weight, good power, it's very nimble and a blast to ride. But what's stopping me is:
- Unfortunately there isn't a good Husqvarna dealer network here in the United States. At least not near me. The nearest dealer where i live (New York) is about 90 minutes away (assuming light traffic) and there are tolls to pay on the way to the location. Some of the other brands: Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc., dealerships are only about 30 minutes away. Bus fare, no tolls.
- Reading / seeing videos of Husqvarna owners with their issues / problems with the bike. But of course, no motorcycle is perfect.
I would mainly use the 701 sm to commute to work on and maybe ride like a nut on the weekends. If things change i would strongly consider buying the bike.
Thanks again for the info!
Yep, the dealer could be unfortunately sometimes a pivotal point :)
Is there a KTM nearby?
Perhaps they could legally service the Husky (they own it after all)
Or if there is a KTM you could consider KTM SMC 690 R - that bike is essentially the same, just different looks.
Also, perhaps all the problems were already sorted out in the first couple of years of production as it usually happens, so all the comments about them having problems may not be all that relevant at this point. This model is out for good 3-4 years so all sorted out i recon.
And unfortunately there is nothing to compare it with in other brands that may be close to you.
But yeah, for commuting it is hard to beat the Jap brands, and I would recommend Suzuki and Honda for that purpose as one of my first choices. Not so much Yamaha or Kawasaki. But that also can depend a bit on model by model.
Good luck anyway!
There are so many good bikes these days ;)
We are spoiled for choices :)
Hope you find the perfect one for you!
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 Hi there. I have a 2020 model, bought brand new last June and agree with all the things you said above. I love it, I'm a beginner rider with only two years experience and after my first bike (Husqy 401 Svartpilen) and after some test-drives in dealers and friends bikes decided to go for this gem. It's more than enough for the road and a lot of fun every time. I've also done some off-road with some friends and it is more than capable.
I have a Leovince Slip-on, Rottweiler Air intake, Power Commander with Rottweiler map, and a comfort seat with the original seat cover. The only problem I had with it so far was on the first day I rode it from the dealer back home, and it was the well known master cylinder failure just after a 15 km ride. It was repaired and since then never had any problems again. The bike manual is very good, almost like a motorcycle repair and maintenance manual, and teach you how to take care of the bike at your home and that's and additional fun factor while allowing you to save some money there. I've successfully changed the oil and filters myself after de first 5 km's and have no prior mechanical experience. Apart from that I've also installed the ProShift kit wich remove 40 to 50 % of the false neutral problems.
I truly believe that this bike is one of the best kept secrets from the motorcycle world, the only reason I found to see some few on the road is their price tag, because if they would sell for the same price than an MT-07 they would be blockbuster sellers. But than again the quality parts and built are there...
Congrats for the video.
@@joaomoreira5879 Thinks ! And Yep ;)
It seems you have to discover it yourself isn't it? Not really spoken about much in moto community.
Hush Hush kinda thing hahaha.
Well we found it ;) and it is awesome ! :)
Keep up the content u got my subscribe from this one 👍
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A bit of fun on the track with 701 and s1000rr
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no idea whcih i want the enduro or supermoto
SUPERMOTO ;)
How tall are you if you are tippytoeing it :) ?
Tippytoeing was probably a bit of a too strong term from me in the video.
More like - i wouldn't flatfoot this bike, but after you have your weight on it and it squats a bit there will be 1-2inch off the ground for the heels, but the ball of both feet would be firmly on the ground.
I'm 179-180cm - or about 5' 10.5''
I don't see it as a problem on this bike at all because it is so light. Also you can move around on the seat so much and if you move one cheek slightly of to the side then you immediately flat on the foot.
I think this could only be a problem for beginners or learners, as it may not increase confidence at first.
But seasoned rider will adjust in a day and will enjoy the new tall riding position and all its benefits really quickly.
I am 173cm (5.8f) and got now problems with this bike stock, so dont worry if you are above that. Under 170cm and you will probably have to lower it av few cm
How tall are you? Do you flat foot?
180cm
Yep, I flat foot 👍
I have akra exhaust with ecu flash on my husky no baffle.. let me tell you its one of the loudest bikes in town for sure lol
What is your height
180
if i turn the abs off on my 2020 701, it turns it off on both the front and the rear wheel right? is there any way i can turn it off only on the rear wheel?
Yes on the ktm, no on the husky
@@scjbenify Wrong
You have mode 1 and 2 for everything
1 ABS on all round, traction is for the road, will try to keep the wheelies down
2 ABS is on front off rear, traction is track oriented, a bit more response on throttle, will let you do wheelies ;)
even in 2 only front (and obviously in 1) the ABS is cornering !
and traction is always lean sensitive but let you do more in mode 2
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 if i dont turn the traction ooff it is almost impossible to wheelie properly.
i dont know how it is possible bt when you get over a certain hight it just cuts all the power and brings you back down.
And also, if you use the clutch to pop the wheelie with traction on, you can only do it at low rpms and while being really snesitive, otherwhise its still going to cut power.
@@zefiromus
You right, for proper wheelies need traction off.
But mode 2 is fun as it let you go hard on the track for example and have those small power wheelies out of the corners and still keep you pretty safe. :)
“Highway speed 90-100 kph” lmao. I find it weird how some countries have such low speed limits in this day and age. Here in Italy (and most of Europe) the speed limit is 130kph, and people don’t listen to it anyway lol. Average speed on motorways in Italy is 140 - 150 on a lot of roads. Then again there are not many speed cameras and by law camera’s need to be preceded by signs warning that a speed camera is coming up. We have a lot of dummy signs and fake cameras as a result. Police often speed too lol. Anyway I’m so glad I live in Italy when I see how driving laws are in other countries. Lot’s of problems, but driving is still fun here!
Ya, I know what you mean. Speed limit in Canada is anywhere from 90km-110km, depending on what part of the country you are in. My area is 100km. That said almost everyone does 120-130. I'll even see some people brave enough to do 140km. Generally not a good idea to go above 130km though because if the police are in the mood, they could already give you a heavy fine and demerit points at that speed. Here, anything 150km or above is immediate vehicle seizure and license suspension, so ya. lol
@@Gofr5 That sucks! I think fines for using your phone etc should be worse than speeding. Usually if I’m speeding I’m more concentrated, unlike people drifting across lanes on their phones.
Well, here in NZ the roads are mostly very winding and narrow, with just a few motorways (with 110kmh limit), most highways have farm driveways etc off them on blind corners/crests etc so 100kmh is appropriate but a pain on the zx10r or 998S, luckily off road and adventure riding is epic and plentiful with no policing, and trackdays are cheap compared to other counties. Also, the roads are pretty empty so can have unobstructed high speed blasts, especially in the south island, and radar detectors are legal ;)
You cannot have fun in any vehicle if you respect the speed limits, anyway. In mountain roads, i usually go double, triple or even quadruple the limit. On highways, double the limit.
very like, but very high price for me😁⛏
It was the French who invented supermoto motorcycles and the race series.
These cut scenes are annoying me
Will do better next time 😉👍
@@streetbikesworldsbw5570 still a sick bike man. Its my dream to have one one day
couldnt make it past the first minute with the editing. not saying i could do better but u dont need to cut every sentence that was a mess
Dont like the new color :(
yep, but going to get stickers anyway - $250
How is this guy Scottish, German, and Swedish 😂
:)
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