By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Enduro vs Supermoto
Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR (MY2020+) vs 701 Supermoto (MY2020)
Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR vs 701 Supermoto: where they split, and which one to buy.
On a broken backroad bend, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR's plush suspension soaks up the rough patches and doesn't kick back. The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto flicks over on its stiff trellis frame, and there's a wide set of bars egging you on to push. Every ripple comes straight back through its bars.
So which one do you buy?
Buy the 701 Supermoto if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Clear edge: 701 Supermoto
If most of your miles are the commute, the 701 Supermoto is your bike. The difference is easier maneuvering in tight spots. It simply does the daily job better.
The 701 Supermoto has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
By a nose: 701 Supermoto
Back-road fun leans slightly toward the 701 Supermoto. That comes from lighter steering. It's a narrow call, so trust your test ride.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Inches ahead: 701 Supermoto
The 701 Supermoto asks a little less of a rookie. Credit more comfort. That's a narrow edge, so sit on both before you decide.
What makes each one tick
701 Enduro LR
The 701 Enduro LR carries its long-range fuel load close to the center, and it'll still change line at a light nudge of the bar. Bumps don't jolt the pegs. There's give in the WP XPLOR fork and shock on every rock. The rear tire's hooked up over roots.
701 Supermoto
The 701 Supermoto's eager single lifts the front wheel at the slightest excuse, and there's an upright seat to ride it out. Hard on the brake lever before a hairpin, the chassis doesn't lose its poise. Your knee goes looking for asphalt. The front tire's always ready to point somewhere new.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The 701 Supermoto has the lower seat: 35.0 in (890 mm) vs 36.4 in (925 mm).
- The 701 Enduro LR has the larger fuel tank: 6.6 US gal (25 L) vs 3.4 US gal (13 L).
- The 701 Enduro LR has more fork travel: 9.8 in (250 mm) vs 8.5 in (215 mm).
Which one for the way you ride
Keeping running costs low
Wrong tool: 701 Supermoto
Upkeep on the 701 Supermoto works by different rules, so it isn't rated here.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
701 Enduro LR
What owners say
Strengths
- Outstanding off-road capability with compliant suspension
701 Supermoto
What owners say
Strengths
- Factory supermoto fun
- Lightweight, telepathic handling
Known problems to check before you buy
701 Enduro LR
- Front tank fuel line abrasion (recall) Recall 21V363000 Fuel lines on the front tank can chafe against the tank, risking a fuel leak. Husqvarna issued recall HTB2105 (NHTSA 21V-363) for 2020 models to replace the lines and add a securing clamp.
- Clutch slave cylinder failure The stock clutch slave cylinder is known to leak fluid or completely fail, leading to sudden loss of clutch disengagement. Installing an aftermarket replacement is a common preventative upgrade.
- Electrical gremlins (battery drain, intermittent dash flickering, occasional cut-outs) Owners report weak batteries leading to starting problems, intermittent display flickering, and occasional engine cut-outs, often resolved by switching to a lithium battery. Poor battery performance is a commonly cited frustration.
701 Supermoto
- Clutch slave cylinder O-ring failure Recall 21V792000 The bellows-style gasket in the clutch slave cylinder can become damaged during assembly, causing fluid leakage and eventually making the clutch inoperable. A recall (NHTSA 21V-792) covers this issue.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 6-year-old 701 Enduro LR with a 6-year-old 701 Supermoto.
- 701 Enduro LR
- about $8,300
- 701 Supermoto
- about $9,900
At six years old, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR sits around $8,300 while the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto runs about $9,900. That's a $1,600 gap in the Enduro LR's favor. These are US market estimates, not live listings.
What they share
- Displacement
- 693 cc
- Engine
- Single-cylinder
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Power
- 74 hp (54 kW)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
Where the spec sheets split
| 701 Enduro LR | 701 Supermoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 35.0 in (890 mm) |
| 701 Enduro LR | 701 Supermoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 52 lb-ft (71 Nm) | 54 lb-ft (73 Nm) |
| 701 Enduro LR | 701 Supermoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (25 L) | 3.4 US gal (13 L) |
| 701 Enduro LR | 701 Supermoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Front tire | 90/90-21 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/80-18 | 160/60-17 |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in (270 mm) | 9.4 in (238 mm) |
| Front travel | 9.8 in (250 mm) | 8.5 in (215 mm) |
| Rear travel | 9.8 in (250 mm) | 9.4 in (240 mm) |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
