HUSQVARNA 701 Enduro: Long Term Review. Is it worth the money?

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I've had my Husky 701 Enduro for just over a year now. I've taken it to some pretty cool places and done some gnarly mods to it. In the video I discuss my opinion on the 701 as a true "Duel Sport" motorcycle and talk about the capabilities and shortcomings of this potent bike.

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@dalehawkes1698 3 ай бұрын

Nice review I’ve had mine since 2022 but due to illness only done 150 miles here in the UK .I’m not fare from being able to start off-road riding again 🎉. With the power commander 5 do you still need to do the filter block off delete kit ect or leave it alone and just fit the power commander . I’ve subscribed as I think your style of video will help me a lot ,can you do a bolt on /taken off video if you haven’t already ( only just found your site ) 🏍🏍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

@upshiftingadventures4034 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch for subscribing, I greatly appreciate it. As I understand it you can plug in the PC 5 without making all the changes. You may get a check engine light, but Rottweiler also sells a dongle to turn off the light. Here is a link to the video I made on installing the air intake kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJ6dorWc28jQk58.htmlsi=9jU2V4qH_j-49su4

@dalehawkes1698 3 ай бұрын

@@upshiftingadventures4034 thank you safe riding 👍

@augustbrante8117 5 ай бұрын

I live in Colombia and looking for a great dual sport bike. You are a big guy I am a medium guy at about 5'10 and shrinking lol! We drive about an hour on twisties to get to the trails here. Do you think the bike would work for a guy my size with a shorter seat concept seat? From CO to Parker May this New Year be the best ever for you!

@upshiftingadventures4034 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I think it would be just perfect for you. If it is too tall with a new seat on it, you can always get a lowering link for it as well.

@dandersonjr 7 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2023 701 and the only thing I've added is Rally pegs. The one time I've tipped it over I thought it was pretty light to pick up. Then again I traded a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R in on it so that may be why it seems so light. Only 200 miles on it so far but I'm pretty happy with it other than I can't see past my shoulders with stock mirrors.

@marcochavanne 6 ай бұрын

Highway Dirtbikes handguards are the beefiest set you'll find, and have a trick flip out mirror option. You can kill two birds with one stone.

@brentmiller5830 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Excellent production and review. So I have a Husky FE 501S and a Yamaha Tenere 700. I live in Wyoming. My favorite riding at 53 years old is BDR’S, trails in the Big Horn Mountains, Riding Utah in places such as the White Rim Trail, Lockhart Basin, and similar trails. Next year, I am riding the entire Colorado BDR. I will likely take the T7 for part of it (80%) and the 501 for the technical passes (20%). Two weeks ago, I was down in Escalante, Utah and road the Hole in the Rock, the 80 miles of Smokey Mountain Road down to Big Water, and the Cottonwood Canyon Road. Seems like the 701 might be the best bike for my riding. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions?

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

It seems like the 701 could replace both bikes and allow for easier logistics. Depending on your fitness level I’d say the 701 is just as good as the FE except a little heavier and if you have to pick it up a few times you might notice the difference. I’m 52 and don’t notice the weight while riding but certainly while picking it up. Fortunately I don’t find myself lifting it off the ground too often. I’ve taken the 701 on most of what you’ve listed and it never lets me down.

@ronmiller504 5 ай бұрын

When you installed the crash bars, do you recall the torque spec on the bolts? I have a set to install Thanks

@upshiftingadventures4034 5 ай бұрын

I don’t really worry about torque too much. Biggest thing is to use some loctite so they don’t back out on the trail. If I had to guess, I’d say I used about 55 pounds.

@shawnmoloney42 7 ай бұрын

A parts list would be awesome if you had time sir. Nice video. Thanks.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely, here are the upgrades I made to the bike so far. 1. Tekmo header with Arrow exhaust 2. Power Commander VI 3 Dyno Auto Tune 4. Dirt Tricks 48 tooth rear sprocket 5. Super Lite front sprocket (stock 16 tooth) 6. DID gold chain 7. Vanashe Case Saver, Fuel filler, Foot pegs, shifter and brake pedal 8. BRP chain guide 9. Outback Motortech crash bars.

@motocross6539 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@upshiftingadventures4034 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Really appreciate tgat

@maxflight777 Ай бұрын

I agree with you about the gearing ! A bigger rear sprocket ✅

@joelfildes5544 7 ай бұрын

Have you balanced your wheels ? Big difference on mine,I do it every tyre change,like butter after.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t done that but I will definitely give it a try on the next set of rubbers and see how it works out. Thanks for tip.

@joelfildes5544 5 ай бұрын

@@upshiftingadventures4034 it’s sweet !

@rickreasoner8664 7 ай бұрын

Hell Yeah! I rode my 701 at Sand Flats, Moab (nothing flat about that place), and highways in between.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

It’s an awesome ride! 🤘

@rickreasoner8664 7 ай бұрын

I went down one tooth in the front and still rides smooth at 70 while giving a bit more pull at the bottom. I still get 55mpg.

@shootwish 7 ай бұрын

Such a cool bike! What's the difference between enduro vs supermoto 701?

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

The Super Moto is designed or setup for street riding

@Thelnferno 7 ай бұрын

Great vid! Mind if I ask who your suspension guy is?

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

Hitchcock industries in Denver

@dustinhoover3157 Ай бұрын

A factor in bike choice I don't hear about much about in recent years is matching a riders height/size, and weight to the machine. I remember a couple decades ago listening to the old timers discuss the subject, and it was very common for their methodology to include your height/size, weight, and age in choosing a bike. I believe there is some merit in that ideology. For example, if you look at the 690/701 platform from a dirtbike and offroad perspective, someone your size at 6'4"/240lbs is well matched to the machine. Of course there are big people who ride small bikes, and lightweight riders who are extremely talented and perform amazing stunts on big machines. I suppose what I am getting at is while the 690/701 if often viewed as a light weight adventure bike, it could also just as easily be suited as a dirtbike for big dudes.

@upshiftingadventures4034 Ай бұрын

I totally agree. I just got back from Moab and ride my 701 on some pretty radical trails. It was much easier on the smaller bikes and some obstacles I wasnt able to complete but it was pretty capable overall.

@WadeMade 7 ай бұрын

lol, I like the Nope. I have an ES 700. I agree for the most part. I hate the TC and electronics though since I ride a lot of hilly sand. My engine is also very noisy when I stop and restart for about 20 seconds. It's really weird. I'm told it has a hydraulic cam chain tensioner. I'm waiting to get my first 800 miles so I can have the dealer check it out at the first service. What handguards are you using if I may ask? I bought the Gas Gas ones and they are really kind of crappy. The plastics are held on with a wood screw. Kind of dumb if you ask me.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

Great bike for sure. I replaced the factory flags with a set of Cycra hand guards and I’m really happy with them but if I have to do it again I’d probably go with the Barkbusters VPS guards.

@WadeMade 7 ай бұрын

@@upshiftingadventures4034 gotcha thanks. Any engine noise issues?

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

No, not really.

@WadeMade 7 ай бұрын

@@upshiftingadventures4034ok thanks, I'll have to have my dealer check mine out then. If I go for a ride then stop or kill the bike and immediately start it. The engine after the restart is super loud for about 20-30 seconds and sounds like it's coming apart.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, that’s probably not right 😂

@ericcournoyer1595 7 ай бұрын

Any issue with the front 606 ? Such as uneven ware.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

None that I’ve noticed. I’m super happy with them. With the TKC 80’s I had a very spongy feeling when taking left hand turns. That cleared up with the 606’s

@maxflight777 Ай бұрын

You sum it up well.

@upshiftingadventures4034 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your watching the video.

@canklemedkits3772 7 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. I love my KTM 690 SMCR with knobbies. Its me, PATSOC.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

What’s up bro. Of course it’s PATSOC, I knew as soon as I saw the handle 😂😂😂. Still in Colorado?

@canklemedkits3772 7 ай бұрын

@@upshiftingadventures4034 Indeed I am still here. Did about 50 miles on my 690 yesterday. I laughed when you talked about the steering stabilizer. Ive had some close calls on I-25 with death wobble. I bought the BPR stabilizer last week.

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

@canklemedkits3772 be interested to hear what you think of the BPR

@SwiftLupus 7 ай бұрын

Can you completely dissable ABS both front and rear, or only the rear ABS?

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

Only the rear.

@ridemfast7625 7 ай бұрын

On my 2020 701 you can disable front and rear abs OR leave abs on for both. I added an abs dongle that allows me to disable rear abs only.

@Duken4evr29 2 ай бұрын

If you want ABS and TC off all the time, the rear ABS sensor can be removed, it's sending wire neatly rolled up and zip tied and the whole thing tucked under the seat. This disables front and rear ABS and TC full time. While at it, do the same with the stupid kickstand sensor, if that gets damaged it will disable the bike with no way to fix it. There is a small magnet on the kickstand, I removed that and used a bigger magnet that is the size of the sensor itself to make sure. Duct taped and zip tied it securely together, it lives under the seat next to the ABS sensor 😂

@EdJZatta 6 ай бұрын

What rear rack do you have installed?

@upshiftingadventures4034 6 ай бұрын

I have the Tusk rack on mine. If you’re not familiar with them they are an in house brand of Rocky Mountain ATV MC. Made in America.

@masbaoutdoors5353 7 ай бұрын

I have to agree with you, a great dual sportbike. I have 800 miles on my 2023, had it a month. So much fun on all surfaces and I am amazed what it will go thru and over. It handles everyrhing I find myself in which has been more than expected a number of times. And great at 60 to 70 when i need to get somewhere

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

Yup, it’s one hell of a bike

@rikupurhonen3401 Ай бұрын

The rear abs is not on on map 2 and on my bike it stays on maybe cause of the fuell dongle... map 2 also allows wheelies and by taking off the tc controll everything is off and the front abs is usable but that can be taken of aswell

@upshiftingadventures4034 Ай бұрын

I’d have to disagree with you. When I am in map 2 my ABS is definitely still on unless I turn it off manually. My understanding is that map 2 changes the ignition curve to make the bike more suitable for off road riding. Map 2 also allows for some front wheel lift off in order to get over small obstacles. Turning off traction control allows for tire spin so that the bike is cutting power while ascending gravel or looses dirt and such, and also disables wheelie control. I could be wrong, but this is what I’ve encountered on my 701

@rikupurhonen3401 29 күн бұрын

@@upshiftingadventures4034 have readen my manual and have had the bike for 2years euro5

@stevehicks616 7 ай бұрын

Love my 2023 690 , I’ve had several other dual sports and this is the king! Just got back from Colorado on the first of October, aspens we’re golden! The leaves here in the ozarks mountains should be peak in another week to 10 days

@upshiftingadventures4034 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic. That’s the beauty of these bikes.