POW!! 2017 Husky 701 SM

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - POW!! 2017 Husky 701 SM

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:29:16 PM EDT

Picked it up yesterday

690cc fuel injected counter balanced single, 74hp, 6-speed trans w/slipper clutch, ABS, tubeless tires, 320lbs.

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/Harley fags feel free to flame away with your wood stove powered motorsickles

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:33:33 PM EDT

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I currently have a big custom chopper so I guess that makes me a Harley fag. I have to say though, that is pretty nice. With that much hp on tap your going to have to work at keeping the front tire on the ground. Enjoy the ride.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:33:57 PM EDT

[#2]

701 Enduro is on my radar.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:34:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Very cool bike. 74hp will make that pretty quick.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:35:45 PM EDT

[#4]

Love it,but why off road pics if you bought a Supermoto??
Let's see some knee dragging,crossed up wheelies and burnouts please

https://youtu.be/czE6B8M-_IM

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:37:48 PM EDT

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The Harley comment was unnecessary as I have one and have had a Harley for 20 years. I also race a CRF 450 and a xr650r supermoto.
It's a nice bike but they are just ugly.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:39:29 PM EDT

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Mines a 2014 ktm 690 enduro with a set of sumo wheels.

I want the extra hp the new huskies have. 67 to 74 would be awesome.

I do love being able to change the rims out and hit the trails.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:39:52 PM EDT

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Congrats on an ultimate hooligan bike. Wheelies, stoppies, blistering the twisties......I'd just walk in the DMV and toss my licenses on the counter, cause they'd have them soon anyway.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:40:29 PM EDT

[#8]

Nice bike. Not a fan of that exhaust design

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:42:00 PM EDT

[#9]

Tubeless spoked wheels. Are they Alpinas?

Nice ride

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:45:10 PM EDT

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I had a 2008 KTM 690 enduro. Great bike. Also had a 07 525 with supermoto wheels. This time I was torn between the enduro and SM because either would suit me but the tubeless tires won me over. Still like to follow a light trail once in a while.
I may change over to a more aggrsive tire when the stock Contis wear out.

This motor is much smoother and has noticeably more power than the old 690 motor.

Edit- Up until riding this bike my old 690 was the best single cylinder motorcycle I ever rode. Still a great bike.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:46:06 PM EDT

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Enjoy. I ride a Harley Road King and a DR650, I prefer the DR!

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:47:37 PM EDT

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You certainly can't go wrong with the DR. I had one years ago too. There's nothing they won't do for not a whole lot of money and they just don't break.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:47:58 PM EDT

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Btw Op, those tires will likely be sliiiiiiick in the wet, so keep that in mind.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:49:25 PM EDT

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I agree. Same with the old 690s. I wish they had designed the exhaust on the right side like most every other dirt bike.
Looking into a Wings canister soon.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:51:39 PM EDT

[#15]

Nice bike.

Needs more knobbies though

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:51:45 PM EDT

[#16]

I would have tried to say something nice even tho I don't like your new bike.
But,After you called me a Harley Fag?

I guess I can speak freely and say that is one ugly POS you bought and I bet the salesman is still laughing and backslapping..Since its now worth about 1/2 what you just paid for it...HaHaa

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:51:52 PM EDT

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The Harley comment was unnecessary as I have one and have had a Harley for 20 years. I also race a CRF 450 and a xr650r supermoto.
It's a nice bike but they are just ugly.

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LOL, no, no it wasn't.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:52:22 PM EDT

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1. Price?

B. Would it be a good first bike for my 6ft, 205-210lb self?

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:52:34 PM EDT

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I would have tried to say something nice even tho I don't like your new bike.
But,After you called me a Harley Fag?

I guess I can speak freely and say that is one ugly POS you bought and I bet the salesman is still laughing and backslapping..Since its now worth about 1/2 what you just paid for it...HaHaa

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Thanks Dad.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:53:53 PM EDT

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1. Price?

B. Would it be a good first bike for my 6ft, 205-210lb self?

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They are quite pricey at $11,799.
I'm 6 feet 230, fits me fine.
First bike? They are a bit, well, lively.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:55:55 PM EDT

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Yep. I was very very easy on the throttle. Just kinda meandering along with a smile on my face.

Posted: 4/16/2017 8:57:53 PM EDT

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Fucking AWESOME. And I think that I know those power lines.......

I want one, badly.

I'm building a 530RR engine for my SMR510 as we speak (my lunched sixth gear). I'm hoping to be back in the game soon.......

Posted: 4/16/2017 9:04:23 PM EDT

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Fucking AWESOME. And I think that I know those power lines.......

I want one, badly.

I'm building a 530RR engine for my SMR510 as we speak (my lunched sixth gear). I'm hoping to be back in the game soon.......

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That's a badass bike too. My 525 supermoto ran like a raped ape. But I wanted the kush drive, the rad fan and switch, the ABS, the slipper clutch and all the things that come with the larger SMs like the 690SMC and this 701. I guess I'm getting old.

It feels heavy moving it around compared to your 510 and the 525, 50lbs more I think, but compared to the 990SMT that I just sold and some of the warthogs people ride nowadays, it is still very light.

Post some pics of your bike when it's done!

Posted: 4/16/2017 9:10:11 PM EDT

[#24]

Damn... 74 hp and 320 pounds? Gotta be a damn rocket.

Nice.

Posted: 4/16/2017 9:13:23 PM EDT

[#25]

Nice find, already set up with street smoothies too. With that amount HP, have to imagine it's a lot of work to keep that front wheel down when blasting away from stops, shifting in general, etc. Stay safe, have fun.

Posted: 4/16/2017 9:13:49 PM EDT

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Picked it up yesterday

690cc fuel injected counter balanced single, 74hp, 6-speed trans w/slipper clutch, ABS, tubeless tires, 320lbs.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/190028/IMG-4761-188966.JPG

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/Harley fags feel free to flame away with your wood stove powered motorsickles

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Clicked expecting a new version of

only slightly dissapoint, kool ride OP

Posted: 4/16/2017 9:21:16 PM EDT

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As an MXer. That machine would get me into so much trouble.

Things that most people would think were nothing would become jumps, step ups, and step downs.

There is a set of RR tracks near by that if I hit it fast enough would be an awesome jump to a step down, right on the road.

Posted: 4/16/2017 9:23:06 PM EDT

[#28]

Thumpers Unite!!

Sweet ride. 26 more ponies and 90 pounds less. I'm jelly.

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Posted: 4/16/2017 10:13:26 PM EDT

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Congrats on an ultimate hooligan bike. Wheelies, stoppies, blistering the twisties......I'd just walk in the DMV and toss my licenses on the counter, cause they'd have them soon anyway.

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I think the FS-450 would be the ultimate hooligan bike.
Too bad it's not street legal.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:23:50 PM EDT

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I guess I can speak freely and say that is one ugly POS you bought and I bet the salesman is still laughing and backslapping..Since its now worth about 1/2 what you just paid for it...HaHaa

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You don't know shit about the resale value of KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles.
They hold their value just as well as a Harley.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:25:13 PM EDT

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I think the FS-450 would be the ultimate hooligan bike.
Too bad it's not street legal.

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Congrats on an ultimate hooligan bike. Wheelies, stoppies, blistering the twisties......I'd just walk in the DMV and toss my licenses on the counter, cause they'd have them soon anyway.

I think the FS-450 would be the ultimate hooligan bike.
Too bad it's not street legal.

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It is insane but it is a pure race bike. For me, I need a street bike. The motocross based bikes need too much and too frequent maintenance for me. Been there, done that kinda thing.
So, so light though...

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:26:01 PM EDT

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You don't know shit about the resale value of KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles.
They hold their value just as well as a Harley.

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I guess I can speak freely and say that is one ugly POS you bought and I bet the salesman is still laughing and backslapping..Since its now worth about 1/2 what you just paid for it...HaHaa

You don't know shit about the resale value of KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles.
They hold their value just as well as a Harley.

Let it go... free speech and all...

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:26:14 PM EDT

[#33]

That looks like a lot of fun

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:27:49 PM EDT

[#34]

I have an Aprilia 450 SXV in my garage.
It's an insane beast... in between overhauls.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:29:24 PM EDT

[#35]

Cool bike, I just wish they offered them in other colors. Not that I'd ever buy one new, but down the line somewhere, it might be on the used bike radar.
My current ride. MZ Baghira SM 660

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:30:37 PM EDT

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I have an Aprilia 450 SXV in my garage.
It's an insane beast... in between overhauls.

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A whole nother level LOL

The 450 and 550 v-twins from Aprilia are just fucking evil. Evil.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:32:07 PM EDT

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Nobody in NJ needs more than 5hp

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:34:12 PM EDT

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A whole nother level LOL

The 450 and 550 v-twins from Aprilia are just fucking evil. Evil.

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If you've never done a knee down rear tire smoking wheelie mid-corner... you haven't almost died on an Aprilia SXV.
I love that animal.
Too bad the motor life is about that of the mayfly.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:34:14 PM EDT

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Cool bike, I just wish they offered them in other colors. Not that I'd ever buy one new, but down the line somewhere, it might be on the used bike radar.
My current ride. MZ Baghira SM 660

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I love how fucking tall those are. Most cruiser guys are actually afraid of them and will never ask to ride it LOL
That may be the best thing about the new gen Adventure bikes that are being sold now. 5'4"? Nope! Move along.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:36:23 PM EDT

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Nice bike.

Needs more knobbies though

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yeah wheres the knobbies?

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:37:35 PM EDT

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Nobody in NJ needs more than 5hp

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Loretta Weinberg is that you?

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:37:51 PM EDT

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Tall and a little porky, but the suspension is nice, 45 Marzocchi magnum fork and WP rear shock. When these same out, there wasn't much choice in Supermoto-ish bikes in the US. THe Husky 701 and the Aprilia Grenade are on a whole 'nother level.

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Cool bike, I just wish they offered them in other colors. Not that I'd ever buy one new, but down the line somewhere, it might be on the used bike radar.
My current ride. MZ Baghira SM 660

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p403x403/14237671_10154498372483390_4879133651865290100_n.jpg?oh=6d22de192c0c228f4cdba38e940517cc&oe=5991A179

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I love how fucking tall those are. Most cruiser guys are actually afraid of them and will never ask to ride it LOL
That may be the best thing about the new gen Adventure bikes that are being sold now. 5'4"? Nope! Move along.

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Posted: 4/16/2017 10:40:46 PM EDT

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It is insane but it is a pure race bike. For me, I need a street bike. The motocross based bikes need too much and too frequent maintenance for me. Been there, done that kinda thing.
So, so light though...

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Yes, spot on. That and the forks are totally racist.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:44:44 PM EDT

[#44]

I want one of these.

Posted: 4/16/2017 10:46:24 PM EDT

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Yes, spot on. That and the forks are totally racist.

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It is insane but it is a pure race bike. For me, I need a street bike. The motocross based bikes need too much and too frequent maintenance for me. Been there, done that kinda thing.
So, so light though...

Yes, spot on. That and the forks are totally racist.

LOLOLOL

Someone who knows thier stuff! Clearly you are old.

I remember when it said "White Power" on all the euro motocross bike forks! Why, oh why did they abbreviate to just "WP"?! Am I missing something ? LoL

Husky gives you the WP fork stickers along with the yellow wheel stickers, pass pegs and pass grab rails in a box with the bike.

Posted: 4/16/2017 11:09:05 PM EDT

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I want one of these.
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Hey! That's my motor!

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