Husqvarna 701 Enduro | Knox project bike vol.2

Husqvarna 701 Enduro | Knox project bike vol.2 - Update!

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Husqvarna 701 Enduro | Knox project bike vol.2 - Update!
We’ve now owned the Husqvarna 701 enduro for a year and we’ve had lots of you guys getting in touch to find out what happened with it! So let us explain.
Well, firstly we’ve still got the bike but unfortunately our original plans got a bit scuppered due to covid, Aaron got injured at the back end of the year and it got stuck in a dealership for a few months mid lock down after having the clutch slave cylinder replaced under warranty and with a couple of other priority changes we weren’t able to continue the project series in the way we’d planned. However, we're pleased to say were getting back on track with the project it so wanted to share a bit about that and how we’ve been getting on and what we’ve got in store.
We have used the bike quite a bit, it has featured on a few projects we’ve worked on and featured in quite a few Knox photoshoots which have been really successful. Its also been a fantastic tool to develop our products with, an important part of designing our products is trying them out in the field and we’ve been developing and testing our latest 2021 collection and using this bike to do that.
Here are some of the projects our 701 Enduro has featured in:
Knox Urbane Pro Utility video - • Knox Urbane Pro Utilit...
BMW F850gs adventure off road review - • BMW F850GS Adventure O...
Vitpilen 701 vs 701 Enduro accelleration test - • Vitpilen 701 vs 701 En...
Knox Urbane Pro glove - • Knox Urbane Pro Glove ...
Plus lots of photography content on ‪@KnoxArmour‬
Using the bike for the past year has confirmed to us that this is (in our opinion) the best dual sport bike available on the market and makes an unrivalled job of being able to ride comfortably on road one minute, to cutting up some seriously rough trails the next!
So what is next in store for the Knox 701 Enduro project:
1 - Ride it more - we've also got a wr250f as well now and we'll be riding much more over the coming months and producing content of us doing that.
2 - continuing the project series - the Husqvarna 701 Enduro is pretty awesome as is, but there is a few things we want to do to make it that bit better.
So, hope you enjoyed that little update and stay tuned for more!
Aaron
KNOX
Gear worn on Test:
Knox Urbane Pro Shirt MK2 - www.planet-knox.com/product/u...
Knox Richmond Jeans MK2 - www.planet-knox.com/product/r...
Knox Urbane Pro Glove - www.planet-knox.com/product/u...
The Husqvarna 701 Enduro is insured with Devitt - www.devittinsurance.com/

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@samgardiner771 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really great review on the 701, very intuitive and also appreciated the honesty of its road capabilities. 🙂👍

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@Nithhoggr 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and decent trails to test off/on road. This really helped me. I was debating getting the Tenere700 coming from a DR650 but this is making reconsider what my heart wants. The 701. I'll definitely check out your gear. :)

@zerodschannel Ай бұрын

What a nice video! Thank you so much! Love the 701 and will buy one in the next weeks :-) :-) :-)

@airoilcool 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and status update! Can't wait to see what's coming next!

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon! Glad you enjoyed it! Aaron KNOX

@David6801 3 жыл бұрын

Very spot on review and very eloquent! Well done 👍. More on updates

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Coming very soon! Aaron KNOX

@Darren950 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, this could be my next purchase. Looking forward to viewing the development

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will be updating soon! Aaron KNOX

@thewhitewood 3 жыл бұрын

The video we’ve been waiting for!!! Can’t wait to see what you guys do - clutch seems to be a common issue on them but easily rectified.

@dantsp8000 3 жыл бұрын

How ?

@thewhitewood 3 жыл бұрын

@@dantsp8000 master cylinder issues - most people replace with the Oberon

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! Yes, an easy fix we believe but a total pain in the butt. Wish they would sort it before they ship these bikes out! Aaron KNOX

@thewhitewood 3 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour Off to see about getting one this week, see what the dealer says about the 2021's - been talk they've changed the seal in them

@thewhitewood 3 жыл бұрын

Come on with the series already 😂 ....excited to see what you guys have been working on

@SteelHorseman Жыл бұрын

Love it

@ianross225 Жыл бұрын

Late to the party on this video but you’ve given me comfort that a 690 I’ll ride on the TAT next year is the right tool. My 890 Adventure was going to be shipped over but the cost and ball ache make buying and selling a 690 the better option and probably the more suitable bike. Must get to the Lake District one day too. Cheers, Ian

@raypetrocelli595 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I have a 2020 KTM ENDURO 690R & think that their very similar to the Husqvarna & just love the motorcycle & the horsepower that's achieved is incredible compared to pretty much everything else.

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Ray! Yes they are virtually the same, major difference being the tyres and possibly husky has linkage rear shock? More or less the same though, great bikes enjoy it! Aaron Knox

@paulvanhout9695 3 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour - 690 also has rear linkage.

@dynamotightstar3472 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an Africa twin currently and looking at the 690/701 enduro because of the danger factor. Like you say, when you hit that rocky tougher stuff the big bikes are scary as hell! And flipping hard work too.

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

Its a really great choice for that! Aaron KNOX

@peterlangcake5866 3 жыл бұрын

I live just ten minutes from you're office I went for the crf300l instead. I think it's perfect for the local back roads and trails but might meet you one day and wish I had the extra power 😂

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice Peter, it has all the right ingredients! off road, actually I would prefer a switch to 1/2 the power on the 701... but the again on the road its very fun! Thanks, maybe see you on the trails one day! Aaron KNOX

@paulvanhout9695 3 жыл бұрын

Small windscreen makes a surprising difference regarding wind blast. Still not a traveler but tolerable for extended rides assuming a seat upgrade!

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! will have to try one! Aaron KNOX

@toltod 2 жыл бұрын

Went to the dealer and seen the 701 next to the 501. About the same price at the time, glad I bought the 501. The bike easily oupaces my skill level, but that's why its amazing. Not my only motorcycle...But i could only have one bike, the 701LR would be my choice. Cheers!

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

The 501 is amazing and definitely more capable than the 701 off road and quite a lot lighter. Only problem is the competition machine servicing etc. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@ThorgalsWalhalla 2 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour are there any bikes that are more Offroad capable with long service intervalls?

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThorgalsWalhalla possibly and maybe the crf300 for example 🤔.. however this 701 enduro is simply awesome. We have more content incoming on this where we put it back to back trail riding against enduro machines and it did everything the enduro bikes did and was just incredible 👌 thanks Aaron Knox

@ThorgalsWalhalla 2 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour thanx a lot for your replies and elaborations! :)

@bradrichardson6161 3 жыл бұрын

Good review mate. Had the bike for a year now an love it. What's your opinion of the best road and off road tyre set. I've tryd a few now and have gone back to the tkc 80s. Alot off really soft sand here (run really low psi)in west ausy. Thankyou

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad... just about to change them over in the next couple of weeks. We'll post an update about that shortly about that... But as a spoiler we are going to run Dunlop 908rr which has a much more aggressive front. TKC80 are awesome 50/50, but just found that they slip around quite a lot in the wet and on grass etc. need a bit more bite! Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@davidancona3294 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and honest video review of the 701, it helped me a lot in deciding to buy this bike. Currently awaiting my KNOX order of Urbane an gloves Pro Utility MK2. Please let me know which set of RAM mirrors you mount on the 701. Thank you very much !!

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, glad you liked the video. Thanks for your support, sure you'll love the Urbane Pro and gloves! Yes, the mirrors are - www.adventurespec.com/shop/product/dtm-advm-kit-double-take-adventure-mirror-kit-56?category=2#attr=. They are quite expensive, but honestly, they are brilliant! Seems like everytime we take the 70-1 off road we end up having a spill (oopps) and they save us mirror replacements everytime! Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@davidancona3294 3 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour Thanks a lot for the link! I just received KNOX order, very high quality products, now enjoy my 701. Best regards !!!

@dirkgrisard646 2 жыл бұрын

The mirrors are really good. Where they are from?

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

They are double take mirrors. I bought them from a company called adventure spec. 😀

@tammybrinegar2098 2 жыл бұрын

Did i see the apple cross road looked familiar.

@stevewadman1569 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Just watched your review and found it very good. I have a 2016 701 and have a problem with a rear wheel wobble when I reach around 68 to 70mph on road of course. Have made adjustments to the pre load etc and sought professional help but still cannot get rid of the weave. Its really scary!! I have of road tyres fitted from Adventure Spec who have also been involved and sent me a replacement tyre. No improvement. Have also fitted wheel weights and still there. Have been to local Husqvarna dealer and will say no more!! Anyone had this issue and can give any advice please. Thanks Steve

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What tyres do you have? We installed Dunlop Rall Raid and now get that speed wobble you are talking about, but they are an enduro type tyre and therefore its kind of expected. We didn't get much speed wobble with the TKC80''s though. We're happy with the rally raid as they have made it much better off road but of course make a compromise on road. Hope that helps? Thanks, Aaron Knox

@manoloorz 3 жыл бұрын

i would like to know what have you done about the clutch slave cylinder issue and if it's something you would advise to do on mine as soon as i get it instead of waiting until it becomes a problem because many videos i've seen have mentioned they had that issue

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

We got it fixed under warranty. It doesn't effect every bike but it is a known issue to Husqvarna/KTM. When it happened basically the clutch stopped working and couldn't start or stop without stalling it. Not the biggest issue in the world, but just keep an eye on it,just feels like a spongy clutch. Thanks Aaron Knox

@airoilcool 3 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour I was wondering how the problem manifested itself. Thank you for the explanation!

@humzilla707 3 жыл бұрын

Throw it in the garbage and get an oberon slave, seriously.

@JS-ny8sn 3 жыл бұрын

@@humzilla707 Or Rekluse replacement 👍

@AlexKall 2 жыл бұрын

I want one! Just need to get a license, money and a garage 🤷‍♂️

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

You're alive... you're half way there! 😅 Aaron KNOX

@ThorgalsWalhalla 2 жыл бұрын

swiss is 120 at autobahn max. 80 in landroads... i think it s a dreambike for me.. i never tried Offroad, but i really love to get into it a bit. I thought like 1 year about it, and i think it s still the bike for me. Does anyone know any other Motorbike that can do On and Offroad like that except the 701 or the KTM version? i also enjoyed the Fantic Caballero Rally.. but it s too expensive for what it is... the 701 is stillö the better deal any plans on Yamaha doing something like that?

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

Think the 690 701 enduro bikes are awesome trail bikes. Ok probably not the right tool for hill climbs and hard enduro type riding but incredible at everything else. Thanks Aaron Knox

@ThorgalsWalhalla 2 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour thank you for all the informations i just hot one from the dealership and am super happy :D i think it sa great fit

@The_Arby 3 жыл бұрын

This or the 701LR ??...Apart from the 2 tanks :-)

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Guess they're both essentially the same, just the bigger tanks on the LR, and the looks 🤷‍♂️

@samuelmandarelli2645 2 жыл бұрын

Are there any lower seats available for this bike? Husky’s website has taller seats… like… WTF.🤪🤨

@KnoxArmour 2 жыл бұрын

Probably not, the seat is quite thin anyway so it probably cant get lower. :)

@francescospagna5643 3 жыл бұрын

When you talk about wheelies you mean with electronic controls off? Can I wheelie with TC on?

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, in off road mode (2) it allows a pretty big wheelie. In fact the one in the video was with the TC on! Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@roo450 3 жыл бұрын

Not need much to make it a proper enduro beast....

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, its pretty awesome, but in the next video we'll be doing the stuff to it to make it right. Not re-inventing the wheel with it, but its definitely stuff you need to do - stay tuned!. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@GlennFrost321 3 жыл бұрын

What is the tail tidy you have on the bike?

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, its an R&G one. www.rg-racing.com/browsebike/Husqvarna/701_Enduro/2020/LP0196BK/. 😃

@ianowens7519 3 жыл бұрын

Think this would be too big, heavy and powerful for off road riding in my opinion. A 350 or 450 would be more than enough?

@korearoughterrainchannel4104 3 жыл бұрын

701 has longer services period and cheaper to maintain then any exc models.

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

No its awesome at off-road. If you are going to do road and off road it's the right bike, much better on road than an enduro bike, but not as light and capable off road as pure enduro. Hope that helps. Aaron Knox

@SupermotoCentral 3 жыл бұрын

At 150kg its quite light, you don’t feel the weight at all because of the location of the fuel tank.

@ianowens7519 3 жыл бұрын

@@KnoxArmour cheers Aaron

@thewhitewood 3 жыл бұрын

Same boat here - think 701 is the right choice, same weight as a CRF250L for comparison

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 3 жыл бұрын

How many miles has it got on it now? Clutch slave master cylinder! Typical KTM. I'd still rather have a 701SM. Huskie/KTM = great bikes. Even my modest Duke 390.

@markstill8258 3 жыл бұрын

Are you guys so locked down you can't go trail riding? I can't think of a more social distanced activity.

@KnoxArmour 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, although it has now just lifted... I think the point was that we couldn't travel without good reason and trail riding didn't class as a good reason. Thanks, Aaron KNOX