PROJECT BIKE: 2021 HUSQVARNA 701 ENDURO

After coming back from Iceland, Simon was in love with the Husqvarna 701 Enduro he rode for 7 days with Ride With Locals. So he built one for himself to be his ultimate BDR slayer and adventure single. Featured in Issue 63 of Upshift Magazine here: bit.ly/2issu63q
Husqvarna: www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/
Carl’s Cycles: www.carlscycle.com/
Rade/Garage: www.radegarage.com/
Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/
Outback Motortek: outbackmotortek.com/
Seat Concepts: seatconcepts.com/
Yoshimura: www.yoshimura-rd.com/
ProTaper: www.protaper.com/
Rottweiler Performance: www.rottweilerperformance.com/
Trail Tech: www.trailtech.net/
Dunlop: www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/
DoubleTake: bit.ly/DBLTmirror
Acerbis: www.acerbisusa.com/
Kouba Link: www.koubalinks.com/
Scotts: www.scottsonline.com/
Nitro Mousse: nitromousse.com/
Rekluse: rekluse.com/
IMS: imsproducts.com/
Here are some previous videos of a 2019 701 Enduro we built:
2019 701 Phase 1: • 2019 Husqvarna 701: Ph...
2019 701 Phase 2: • 2019 Husqvarna 701: Ph...
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[@CurtisTarwater]

See - This right here is why I want a 701. Infinite possibilities and lots of aftermarket parts to make it yours. Great video and build!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

It is an amazingly versatile platform.

[@Outbackmotortek]

Another wicked build project, Upshift Online! Thanks for getting us involved.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you for supporting. Outback Motortek is our only crash bar/pannier rack supplier.

[@Outbackmotortek]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@thevtadventure1062]

This beast is like the ultimate 701! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

It has turned out to be a great machine. Thank you for the kind words and for watching.

[@greatfallskam]

Ooh la la !!! Naazz ! Mikey likes. Great build guys. A+++

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you!

[@parsnipracing7473]

Sweet looking 701 🤘

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you very much. It has been a lot of fun.

[@CodyCookMusic]

Without a doubt the best 701 build I’ve ever seen

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you! that is very kind of you to say.

[@urbancavemanintheak7732]

Beautiful bike man! Very nice build.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you!

[@rokonman1460]

Thank you! Just got a 2023 701 and this is great!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Congrats on the new ride! We also sell a number of the parts and accessories listed in the video in the Upshift Store. Holler if you need anything specific. [e-mail] Happy to help.

[@rokonman1460]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE thanks! Will do

[@PatrickValtin]

Awesome setup!!!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you!

[@beatslion4841]

Real nice ride...... would love one over here in New Zealand!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

It's such a great platform for many use cases.

[@mardelplatalimousines3423]

Awesome!!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you for watching.

[@giantslug6969]

I was thinking heavily about a T700 but I think in the end, a modified 701 will be the way to go.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

They are both excellent.

[@Duken4evr29]

Nice build! I have a '23 701 and am running the same small but effective crash bars and Yosh can. The Yosh is long, but it sounds great without being loud unless one is into the revs and on the gas hard, and then loud is alright. It also won't roast the left turn signal. As for the turn signals, my usual approach is to replace them after I destroy them 😆 I am tall so the stock ride height is fine. The bikes come delivered with the forks set at the lowest line 3. I extended mine to line 1 and the bike feels more in balance that way. Running a simple Puig screen on the stock headlight mask, that provides decent wind protection, takes it off the chest and is comfy at 75 on the highway. Really enjoying my 701. It sits between a 300 XC and a Super Tenere, got my bases covered. Still early days, but I suspect I will jump on the 701 the most.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Good notes. Sounds like you have a solid quiver of bikes. Enjoy!

[@Duken4evr29]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Did a snorkelectomy on the stock airbox with a Twin Air filter and PC6 with Rottweiler map. OMG, the Kraken has been unleashed 😂 Dropped .65 fork springs in it and without a doubt a full revalve is a good thing, but just adding proper springs helped a ton. The stock .59 springs are way too soft and unbalanced with the .72 rear spring.

[@pikipikioverland]

Bloody nice!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you sir!

[@SteelHorseman]

Great video thanks!!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you for watching.

[@itaco8066]

Beautiful ❤

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you!

[@ambassadorofconciliation]

Cool build guys. Yeah Carl’s is great. Where were the video and pictures for the story taken? I’m hoping it is close to Boise, thanks.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Carl's is a top notch dealer. We shot this in Mammoth actually.

[@davidancona3294]

Excellent 701 Enduro setup! Please let me know which specific ProTaper model did you install? greetings!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you! I really can not remember which bend it was. That was a while ago and it is not in our notes. We do prefer a little bit straighter motocross style bar on our dualsport/adv bikes though.

[@user-dt9lm7vk2m]

May I ask if the auxiliary tank is connected to the main tank or not? I do see a pink hose that is kind of connected to the tank at 4:53, so I'm just wondering...

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Yes, it is connected to the stock fuel system and feed fuel seamlessly.

[@vidojearsic6746]

I love it!!! Next year I buying Husky!!! Do you have some listings of parts you build on this bike?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

This bike was featured in Issue 63 of Upshift Magazine here: bit.ly/2issu63q

[@jellybean8495]

Great build, always interesting to watch Upshift content. What did the seat height get reduced to, and what was the riders inseam? Be interested in those stats if available :).

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Riders inseam is 30". We will need to measure the actual seat height and get back to you.

[@teephud369]

Great video (as always)! Question about the Nitro Mousse: Are these still ok for road/hwy sections? What's the psi equivalent? I've got my 690 set up for mostly dirt, currently with UHD tubes, but I really hate flats...

[@artesaniasliquidas6638]

Same question

[@TUBLISSMOTO]

Nitromousse are NOT DOT approved so we cannot recommend them for any street use. That being said, since the Nitromousse has come to market, all of the Baja race winners have used Nitros so they do hold up well on hard flat surfaces at higher speeds. As for the PSI question, Platinum Nitros generally feel like 10-12 psi.

[@offroadtrailrider77]

I am in the same boat with my 690. I hate flats. What size Nitro Mousse for front and back are y’all using?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

You need to order Nitromousse for the tire you are running. They have a chart on their website for reference. And you can also custom fit your mousse to your tire. Here is some more info on NitroMousse specifically: issuu.com/upshift/docs/upshift_issue_46/100

[@joshuagmain]

What kind of sag are you running with this bike and fork height with the rade garage fairing?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

This project is already far enough in the rear view that we can not remember what we had going for settings off the top of our heads.

[@kmxc2252]

The graphics on your bike are amazing is it posible to order some , if so where can i purchase them , Cheer Kev

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

This particular kit was a one off. But we do have some others available for the 701 in our store. upshiftonline.com/collections/store-graphics-kits/701-enduro

[@Braapncamp]

Crisp video guys! Good looking rig. What are the rear sprig rated to?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

We aren't sure what the rear spring is. We will try and find out and let you know.

[@Braapncamp]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE is it standard (like 85Kg) or beefed up with a "fattyspring" for us "normal" built guys 👀😂.

[@Preston_RNGT]

What was the change to the wet weight after all the work on it?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

We didn't weigh it.

[@martinsowerby8074]

whats the $ cost of the extras please, great video, great presentation of the bike, and a stunning ride

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. We do not go into pricing because that changes rather frequently and causes more problems than it solves. We link to each brand in the description so you can find the latest pricing for each relatively easily.

[@stephenmett3929]

After all the modes, including the 5 gallons of fuel, what does the bike weigh?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Good question. Unfortunately, we don't have a good way to weigh the bike.

[@williamrae9954]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE I've been thinking how to do that myself... a bike weighing rig! I'm sure there must be something in the agriculture sector available for sheep or pigs that could be modified to weigh bikes?

[@cvdavis]

What ever happened to the 701 Adventure that the KTM CEO said was coming out two years ago??????

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Probably was referring to the 701LR.

[@jeffreyellis137]

Would you prefer the rade garage intake or the rottweiler intake? I've seen UPSHIFT has made a few build series for the 690/701. The extra fuel tank for me is of interest However I'm curious as to what system you would actually prefer. I'm open to all ideas and the fuel cell sounds really cool but idk if I need the extra fuel or not. I have yet to push the limits with distance on this bike here in Minnesota. Looking forward to hearing your opinion.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

It really depends on what you want to do with the bike. Do you want it to be more of an ADV or do you want it to be more offroad oriented. Rottweiler's parts are definitely more oriented to offroad performance. The Rade tank/intake is geared towards covering more ground.

[@areess6209]

My theory is after 130 miles of riding I'm due for a break anyway, gas stations aren't hard to find. Get gas. Take a break. Grab a drink. Stretch. Ride another 130 miles.

[@edwincastellanos6368]

How about the radiator after a year?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

No issues here.

[@Throttle.Monkey]

It was lowered on the rear but not the front? I know what you mean about them looking nose heavy

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Yes, the rear is lowered using a link. There are pros and cons to this method. BUT... for the intended use as more of an ADV bike, it is working out well.

[@falkaoadv]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE hello, when lowering the bike did you have to change the side stand? thanks greetings from portugal

[@joshuagmain]

How much highway at one time have you done with the mousse??

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

50-60 miles. We avoid highway miles as much as possible. Especially on smaller bikes like the 701. It's definitely not something that is technically recommended but the Nitromousse seams to hold up pretty well.

[@joshuagmain]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE thank you! I’m considering this for my 701 and do 50/50 rides about 6 times per year. All less than 500 miles at a time…

[@chadlimestall9201]

wen vroom?

[@jibinraj6058]

What is the wet weight of the bike after the build

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Sadly, we do not have a way to weigh bikes. It's an interesting data point for sure, but it's not something we put a lot of time and energy into.

[@chadmcdeid]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE you got two tires and spent hundreds of hours and and tens of thousands to not take the weights on the front and back??? cmon guys? can i get a product sheet? thanks for your work its still dope.

[@greatfallskam]

Who makes those rear LED blinkers?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Yoshimura - www.yoshimura-rd.com/collections/led-turn-signals

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Those are from Yoshimura R&D

[@jayd3931]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE I contacted them and they didn't know which model you used, as there isn't one set up for the 701. Did you do a custom job with them?

[@eddyennis9160]

Wonder what the costs of all the mods added up to? Impressive.

[@gsu1972crew]

Well over $7k USD

[@AzMtnThumper]

Way cool bike but very expensive to build. I would guess in excess of $20k when it's all said and done.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

The prices on some of this stuff has already gone up which is why we don't go into pricing. But it was pretty close to $20K in total.

[@LizardMane]

i am so close to getting one but people keep telling me how unreliable they are i dont know what to do i do plan to go across some states on her and maybe rally her up

[@BlackdogADV]

The only issue they had was the clutch slave cylinder O ring. That cost 10cents and takes 20 minutes to install. I have 12,000 miles on mine, no problems.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Proper setup and maintenance solves most of those issues. As another comment mentions, the slave cylinder is a weak point. We change them out with Rekluse units.

[@LadoAventura]

where can i build one like that?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Where? In your garage one would presume. Or if you want someone else to do it, any good shop could do this.

[@taylorc4476]

Dude, every time I think I want a T7 or 790/ 890, y'all do another 690/ 701 build reminding me that the XR650R replacement has been here for years. Totally putting this on my radar. Does the rear link shorten travel as well as ride height? Regardless, it's a bitchin build!

[@JohannesDalen]

Owned a T7, not going back to that weight class. Have a DRZ now and I look at the 690/701 to be the DRZ replacement. The XR650R is twice the bike the DRZ is, but its still enough for my shenanigans!

[@taylorc4476]

@@JohannesDalen agree 100%. The 690/ 701 is a killer bike & with the newer motor, it really is capable on long highway runs. I enjoyed the T7 I spent a day on & Upshift built a badass ADV bike out of their project. But 450# of moto is 450# of moto. The XR-R might have been the ultimate mid size adv/ big bore trail bike. If Big H made their version of a 701 every fanboy out there would sell their XR-R tomorrow.

[@JohannesDalen]

@@taylorc4476 A modern XRR, sounds nice. I guess the same would happen with a modernized DRZ and DR from Suzuki. Would you want that bike to be like the 701, very performance oriented? Like the CRF450L? Or more ADV friendly (bigger oil capacity, less tuned engine etc) ?

[@taylorc4476]

@@JohannesDalen I think Big H or Suzuki would sell a mountain of 350- 375# adv bikes with good trail manners- 10" travel, 60- 70hp, FI, long service intervals, $12-15k, etc. The weight standards would favor a big single over a twin but I either way it would be much more trail worthy at that weight so long as you give it the suspension to handle the abuse. Even it there are base level suspenders, as long as it's decent stuff you can upgrade it should rock. So yeah, riding these things on trails is fun as long as they are manageable.

[@JohannesDalen]

@@taylorc4476 I agree, thats the bike to make right now. There is so many 200 kg ADV bikes available now- Nice writeup Taylor!

[@BlackdogADV]

That’s similar to how I set my bike is set up. I just installed the Rade Garage tank/filter kit but not without problems. Rade Garage didn’t drill the holes (in the air box) for the temp sensor correctly and wouldn’t send me a new air box. I have accessories from most major companies and this is the first time I ever dealt with a defect. No one else makes a under seat tank so I went with them. I’m highly disappointed and will never purchase from RG again. I never gave a negative review so this will be a first.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Well we are sorry to hear you had some trouble with the airbox. We had no issues with our RG parts so not sure why that was your experience. We will point this out to them though. Thank you for watching.

[@BlackdogADV]

Thanks! They stopped responding to me and I found some others with the identical problem.

[@RADEGARAGE1]

@@BlackdogADV Dear Mr. Ronald Carpenter, we have answered every single email you've sent us. Your issue has been report on november 5th, our reactions are dated 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. After some important clarifications we sent you replacement of the Airbox on thursday November 11th. As per the Fedex tracking number delivery has reached you Nov. 18th. We are confident the R/G products are of outstanding quality and in some exceptional cases when anything goes wrong we are ready with instant solution. Same as in your case. If anything else needs to be cleared, you know my email

[@BlackdogADV]

Yes, I just received the replacement air box from RG. The holes are drilled correctly on the new box. Thank you Rade Garage.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Glad to hear that this is resolved and you are back in business!

[@ernier9033]

Recluse clutch, why? You can shift up and down without using the stock clutch anyway……🕊️

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

The Rekluse has it's benefits. Can you get by without one? Of course you can. It's definitely more of a luxury item. And in this case, we really liked it. Loading up a 701 and still riding it in technical conditions = good stuff.

[@user-kj7uy5lj2x]

Jeoanh sadar imajinsine asuuu asuuu di tipu hahajha

[@iamandreja]

Please, learn how to pronounce "Rade". It is a Slavic name and it sounds nothing like you pronounce it. Love this bike.

[@smdub]

Well.. Don't leave us hanging. How do you pronounce it?

[@iamandreja]

@@smdub Go to Google Translate. Type "they work" in English of course. Translate it to Serbian. Play the audio. It will say "oni rade". Just pay attention to the second word. Note that A in Rade should be shorter. Let me know if it helped :)

[@smdub]

@@iamandreja Ok, so it sounds like "rah-day". Good luck w/ that. People can't even pronounce Porsche correctly :)

[@iamandreja]

@@smdub AHAHAHHAH, I agree on that :D

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Damned if we do and damned if we don't. We try and we don't nail it and we catch flack for not pronouncing it just right. Or we just run with it in the US pronunciation which is where most of our audience is from and keep it simple. Furthermore... it correlates to Rally Raid which people understand.

[@Coldgecko]

Oh last... Do you think all the bugs are out now for the bike? If you were to go on a trip -- deep into nowhere -- no help -- back in Africa somewhere -- would you trust the 701/690 2023 model to get you home?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

If we were going deep into Africa, we would take a DR650. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Coldgecko]

Ok, couple of questions: first, at 5'8" can you get the bike such that I could be flat foot? Second, if I wanted to take this bike on a 25,000 mile ride on and off-road, could I mount 30lbs of panniers on sides and rear top? Do I need to add structure and will the geometry get all messed up? Clearly bigger bikes handle that without issue -- but I want to go lighter but still for a 6 month ride I need some gear at hand.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

It will be very hard to get flat footed with a 690 at 5’8”. It would required some significant suspension modifications and loss of ground clearance.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

We run that kind of weight all the time using Mosko Moto Reckless 40 and Reckless 80 bag setups. Just mind the exhaust… we sell a carbon heat shield that can actually take the heat and abuse.

[@Coldgecko]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE I didn't realize you sell anything? Can you send me a link to your online store?

[@jibinraj6058]

What is the wet weight of the bike after the build

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

We did not weigh it. We don't have that capability.

[@1wheeldrive751]

I know this is an old comment, but it is very easy to weigh a bike of this size using an ordinary bathroom scale. Just measure how high the top of the scale is off the floor and stack some wood blocks to about the same thickness. Put one wheel on top of the scale and the other on the wood block, record that weight then do the same for the other wheel, and add them together for the total weight. It’s also a good way to know you have reasonably good front/rear weight distribution. Most bathroom scales go up to at least 300 lbs, which would be plenty for a 350 lb bike.