Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Discussion
Bob_Defly said:
Like the KTM 690 Enduro, it's a very good compromise bike, my mate has one.
Great at off road, but heavy on singletrack.
OK on road, not great at long distances.
But a good all-round hoon on lanes and trails. Like a CRF300L on steroids.
Long distance and then off road is what im interested in. Great at off road, but heavy on singletrack.
OK on road, not great at long distances.
But a good all-round hoon on lanes and trails. Like a CRF300L on steroids.
I have the LR which is going on it's first long journey in June to the Alps. It is, of course a bit heavier but I have ovr 300mls of range. I have the 'Renazco' seat which is better but not for me so I use an 'Airhawk' with the stock seat and it seems to work fine.
You'll also find that the 'Easyshift' Husqvarna's version of a 'Quickshifter' is VERY adictive and turns you into a hooligan!
You'll also find that the 'Easyshift' Husqvarna's version of a 'Quickshifter' is VERY adictive and turns you into a hooligan!
I had one for a while and it was awesome, really fun to ride. The only reason I don't have it anymore is that I part-exed it for a FE350 cos the 701 is too tall for me off road, I wasn't able to dab a foot here or there when I needed to. Still look at them (690, 700 and 701) as a great travel bike and if I grow up and/or they reduce the seat height I would definitely be looking at one again.
Also yes I know there are lowering kits etc but I was not convinced that wouldn't somehow affect the handling etc of it.
Also yes I know there are lowering kits etc but I was not convinced that wouldn't somehow affect the handling etc of it.
slime bomb said:
I have the LR which is going on it's first long journey in June to the Alps. It is, of course a bit heavier but I have ovr 300mls of range. I have the 'Renazco' seat which is better but not for me so I use an 'Airhawk' with the stock seat and it seems to work fine.
You'll also find that the 'Easyshift' Husqvarna's version of a 'Quickshifter' is VERY adictive and turns you into a hooligan!
Looks great ! Love the screen etc, is the LR a factory edition ?You'll also find that the 'Easyshift' Husqvarna's version of a 'Quickshifter' is VERY adictive and turns you into a hooligan!
I've got the 690 Enduro (basically the same - a bit worse but a lot cheaper)
Surprisingly close to an enduro bike on green lanes (rather than a full on enduro course) significantly better than a 250 enduro on the road although my 450 is pretty good on road for a day trip
I hate screens on any bike - to be big enough to make a difference they all generate too much noise / turbulence IME
The biggest compromise is tyres and mousses - which really limit road use. I CBA with puncture repairs although I ought to try some of the other options
690s aren't much worse than a Tenere on the road but they don't compare to a big adventure bike - you know you've covered the miles, ride to Wales and tootle about for a week fair enough, not sure I'd want to ride to / through Europe on one
Surprisingly close to an enduro bike on green lanes (rather than a full on enduro course) significantly better than a 250 enduro on the road although my 450 is pretty good on road for a day trip
I hate screens on any bike - to be big enough to make a difference they all generate too much noise / turbulence IME
The biggest compromise is tyres and mousses - which really limit road use. I CBA with puncture repairs although I ought to try some of the other options
690s aren't much worse than a Tenere on the road but they don't compare to a big adventure bike - you know you've covered the miles, ride to Wales and tootle about for a week fair enough, not sure I'd want to ride to / through Europe on one
Gnits said:
I had one for a while and it was awesome, really fun to ride. The only reason I don't have it anymore is that I part-exed it for a FE350 cos the 701 is too tall for me off road, I wasn't able to dab a foot here or there when I needed to. Still look at them (690, 700 and 701) as a great travel bike and if I grow up and/or they reduce the seat height I would definitely be looking at one again.
Also yes I know there are lowering kits etc but I was not convinced that wouldn't somehow affect the handling etc of it.
The proper enduro bike has a lower seat height than the 701? Who knew! Also yes I know there are lowering kits etc but I was not convinced that wouldn't somehow affect the handling etc of it.
KTMsm said:
I've got the 690 Enduro (basically the same - a bit worse but a lot cheaper)
Surprisingly close to an enduro bike on green lanes (rather than a full on enduro course) significantly better than a 250 enduro on the road although my 450 is pretty good on road for a day trip
I hate screens on any bike - to be big enough to make a difference they all generate too much noise / turbulence IME
The biggest compromise is tyres and mousses - which really limit road use. I CBA with puncture repairs although I ought to try some of the other options
690s aren't much worse than a Tenere on the road but they don't compare to a big adventure bike - you know you've covered the miles, ride to Wales and tootle about for a week fair enough, not sure I'd want to ride to / through Europe on one
I find tyres the biggest issue.Surprisingly close to an enduro bike on green lanes (rather than a full on enduro course) significantly better than a 250 enduro on the road although my 450 is pretty good on road for a day trip
I hate screens on any bike - to be big enough to make a difference they all generate too much noise / turbulence IME
The biggest compromise is tyres and mousses - which really limit road use. I CBA with puncture repairs although I ought to try some of the other options
690s aren't much worse than a Tenere on the road but they don't compare to a big adventure bike - you know you've covered the miles, ride to Wales and tootle about for a week fair enough, not sure I'd want to ride to / through Europe on one
I know a few people with CrF250L who have fitted michelin trackers.
Fit one of those to the 701/690 and the rear is shredded in 2k.
It is such a great dual use bike but the tyre is always the compromise. Its never got the right tyre on.
I did consider getting a set of supermoto wheels for mine to make it two bikes for one.
Il probably sell it to be honest, get a proper enduro since I've got a van I don't really need the dual sport element.
I follow a few people on YouTube who own 690/701 and go all over on them but they tend to have decent offroad tracks in their back yard. Something we don't have over here in the UK really
I had a 2017 KTM690 Enduro. I think it's much the same bike, although the engine has been tinkered with a little since.
It always made me giggle riding a dirt bike on the motorway for some reason!
Anyway, it was too much of a compromise: front brake totally inadequate for the road & bike generally too heavy for proper off road use.
Could make a great adventure bike, but remember that the fuel filler is at the back - just where you want to strap all your luggage. Can be a total pain at the pumps....
It always made me giggle riding a dirt bike on the motorway for some reason!
Anyway, it was too much of a compromise: front brake totally inadequate for the road & bike generally too heavy for proper off road use.
Could make a great adventure bike, but remember that the fuel filler is at the back - just where you want to strap all your luggage. Can be a total pain at the pumps....
EVOTECH3BELL said:
I find tyres the biggest issue.
I know a few people with CrF250L who have fitted michelin trackers.
Fit one of those to the 701/690 and the rear is shredded in 2k.
It is such a great dual use bike but the tyre is always the compromise. Its never got the right tyre on.
I did consider getting a set of supermoto wheels for mine to make it two bikes for one.
Il probably sell it to be honest, get a proper enduro since I've got a van I don't really need the dual sport element.
I follow a few people on YouTube who own 690/701 and go all over on them but they tend to have decent offroad tracks in their back yard. Something we don't have over here in the UK really
Can you pm me some details please.I know a few people with CrF250L who have fitted michelin trackers.
Fit one of those to the 701/690 and the rear is shredded in 2k.
It is such a great dual use bike but the tyre is always the compromise. Its never got the right tyre on.
I did consider getting a set of supermoto wheels for mine to make it two bikes for one.
Il probably sell it to be honest, get a proper enduro since I've got a van I don't really need the dual sport element.
I follow a few people on YouTube who own 690/701 and go all over on them but they tend to have decent offroad tracks in their back yard. Something we don't have over here in the UK really
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