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

[@samgardiner771]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

Glad you liked it!

[@Nithhoggr]

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. :)

[@thewhitewood]

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]

How ?

[@thewhitewood]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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]

@@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]

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

[@zerodschannel]

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

[@Rossi593]

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

[@Darren950]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks, will be updating soon! Aaron KNOX

[@David6801]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks David! Coming very soon! Aaron KNOX

[@raypetrocelli595]

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]

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

[@paul.vanhout57]

@@KnoxArmour - 690 also has rear linkage.

[@toltod]

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]

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]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

@@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]

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

[@airoilcool]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

Coming soon! Glad you enjoyed it! Aaron KNOX

[@dynamotightstar3472]

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]

Its a really great choice for that! Aaron KNOX

[@SteelHorseman]

Love it

[@paul.vanhout57]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

Nice! will have to try one! Aaron KNOX

[@dirkgrisard646]

The mirrors are really good. Where they are from?

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@peterlangcake5866]

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]

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

[@manoloorz]

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]

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]

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

[@humzilla707]

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

[@JS-ny8sn]

@@humzilla707 Or Rekluse replacement 👍

[@tammybrinegar2098]

Did i see the apple cross road looked familiar.

[@bradrichardson6161]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@ThorgalsWalhalla]

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]

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]

@@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

[@stevewadman1569]

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]

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

[@samuelmandarelli2645]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@AlexKall]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@francescospagna5643]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@The_Arby]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@ianowens7519]

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]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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]

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

[@ianowens7519]

@@KnoxArmour cheers Aaron

[@thewhitewood]

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

[@GlennFrost321]

What is the tail tidy you have on the bike?

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@roo450]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@markstill8258]

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

[@KnoxArmour]

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

[@1990-t1j]

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.

[@MrDavidfuchser]

"please comment" I refuse.

[@SupermotoCentral]

Check out Adventure Attack on Instagram for some 701 Rally inspiration ;) Stock sucks!