2020 HUSQVARNA 701 SUPERMOTO
R I D E R E V I E W
P68
Throttle response is greatly improved from what
I remember five years ago (yeesh, can't believe
it's been that long). The 2020 edition gets a
Keihin 50mm throttle body, compared to the 2016
model's 46mm unit, with the twin-spark ignition
governed by a new engine management system.
The gearbox too has been upgraded with an up
and down quickshifter so you don't need to use
the clutch when changing gears. Husqvarna calls
this the Easy Shift system, although I had repeated
issues on the down change and resorted to using
the clutch. I'd call it the Moderately Helpful Shift
system (still, I think they should have fitted this sys-
We don't condone
this sort of behavior,
but, at the same time,
we're acutely aware of
how fun it is.
If you're an urban
warrior, the 701 is
the bike for you.
