Husqvarna 701

[daryl]

One thing the RR ones have going for them is that they make it super easy to mount a tool tube on the right side.

So I'm getting the impression there are very few Husky 701 owners on here.

I have currently ordered these rack - they are for the husky side bags
http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/zu ... 3-16034453

I will want to attach my side bags to these, anyone seen or used them before?

I could cancel the order and buy the rally raid products but these are more expensive

http://www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/hus ... ggage-rack

[DavidS]

If I could justify the change to my financial controller, I would have the 701 enduro in an instant but I don’t plan to ride to Outer Mongolia for a wild camping weekend.

[Cone]

have you read this...


https://husky701.blogspot.co.uk/

about sums up what your new bike is capable of

That is a good read. its going to take a while, nice route down to Calais!

[SteveW]

I went from Blackburn to Razgrad Bulgaria on my 690r
I did the same ride on my CCM GP 450.
The weather protection, seat comfort and ergonomics of the CCM are way, way better.
The CCM is lighter and very good when the tarmac ends.
The KTM (Husky) makes more power, but you can do longer in the saddle on the CCM.
Resting my arse in Serbia
IMG_0640.JPG
In my opinion a better all light weight all-roads travel bike....
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So the 690/701 is no good, is that what you are saying ?

Yes.

[Cone]

You can see why some people get frustrated with this forum and just leave.

[johnnyboxer]

I went from Blackburn to Razgrad Bulgaria on my 690r
I did the same ride on my CCM GP 450.
The weather protection, seat comfort and ergonomics of the CCM are way, way better.
The CCM is lighter and very good when the tarmac ends.
The KTM (Husky) makes more power, but you can do longer in the saddle on the CCM.
Resting my arse in Serbia
IMG_0640.JPG
In my opinion a better all light weight all-roads travel bike....
IMG_0152.JPGIMG_0163.JPG

So the 690/701 is no good, is that what you are saying ?

Yes.

Why
I bet KTM sell 10 690 or 701, for every CCM 450 that is sold
So the 690/701 must be ok

[SteveW]

This forum is going down the pan because there's not much debate about bikes anymore. Normally if I've nothing nice to say I don't say it, but in an attempt to get a bit of banter and debate I've given my honest opinion.
The 690/701 is good, but most people who've had one would acknowledge that there are a few issues.
You have to admire KTM sticking with a big bruiser of a single......a fantastic engine.
If you could get that engine in a CCM GP 450, or if KTM/Husky built an adventure version, with decent ergonomics and weather protection it would blow the CCM away.
My opinion is that any EXC will run rings around the 690/701 on trails and actually be at least as comfy on the road!
It's a fun bike, but it's tiring on long trips, but as I say the engine is fantastic.
Short(ish) commutes, hooligan blasts, it's great, but as a more serious long trip (Adventure) bike it's not the best.

[Cone]

This forum is going down the pan because there's not much debate about bikes anymore. Normally if I've nothing nice to say I don't say it, but in an attempt to get a bit of banter and debate I've given my honest opinion.
The 690/701 is good, but most people who've had one would acknowledge that there are a few issues.
You have to admire KTM sticking with a big bruiser of a single......a fantastic engine.
If you could get that engine in a CCM GP 450, or if KTM/Husky built an adventure version, with decent ergonomics and weather protection it would blow the CCM away.
My opinion is that any EXC will run rings around the 690/701 on trails and actually be at least as comfy on the road!
It's a fun bike, but it's tiring on long trips, but as I say the engine is fantastic.
Short(ish) commutes, hooligan blasts, it's great, but as a more serious long trip (Adventure) bike it's not the best.

That's much more descriptive than 'its no good.' and you seemed to contradict and say above that 'The 690/701 is good'

Personally i am really looking forward to it all bikes have issues and things people want to change, i may want a softer seat and to increase the tank range, screen fairing kit etc.. but i'm looking forward to it and the coming future modifications.

I'm already putting my Christmas list together!

[garyboy]

the main thing is to enjoy the looking-forward to, and the excitement of picking up a new bike .. then riding the glittering new machine .. your machine .. and the joy and happiness that that brings

any shortcoming will show themselves soon enough
but those shortcomings are related to how the owner uses the bike
more than they being the bikes fault.

then there is the joy of looking at other bikes ..
or of smugly riding the one you own


peace brothers

[SteveW]

This forum is going down the pan because there's not much debate about bikes anymore. Normally if I've nothing nice to say I don't say it, but in an attempt to get a bit of banter and debate I've given my honest opinion.
The 690/701 is good, but most people who've had one would acknowledge that there are a few issues.
You have to admire KTM sticking with a big bruiser of a single......a fantastic engine.
If you could get that engine in a CCM GP 450, or if KTM/Husky built an adventure version, with decent ergonomics and weather protection it would blow the CCM away.
My opinion is that any EXC will run rings around the 690/701 on trails and actually be at least as comfy on the road!
It's a fun bike, but it's tiring on long trips, but as I say the engine is fantastic.
Short(ish) commutes, hooligan blasts, it's great, but as a more serious long trip (Adventure) bike it's not the best.

That's much more descriptive than 'its no good.' and you seemed to contradict and say above that 'The 690/701 is good'

Personally i am really looking forward to it all bikes have issues and things people want to change, i may want a softer seat and to increase the tank range, screen fairing kit etc.. but i'm looking forward to it and the coming future modifications.

I'm already putting my Christmas list together!

Haha, sorry for my curt response to a typical JohnnyBoxer wind-up!
I do like the bike but.......the bike you've just px'd the GS800 is my favourite bike!
I'd be interested in your opinions after a few months of ownership.