2016 HUSQVARNA 701 SUPERMOTO AND 701 ENDURO
FIRST RIDE
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for the rest of the day, so I guess
it was comfortable, too. I did
notice, however, how long and
smooth it was, making for easy
fore/aft transitions.
I was super impressed with
the 701's engine. Compared to
many big-bore single-cylinder
engines that can be somewhat
explosive or have narrow power-
bands, the 701 delivers its power
in a very smooth and linear
manner. It doesn't have the kind
of hit that rips the handlebars out
of your hands or makes the front
end reach for the sky every time
you grab a handful; instead, it
responds quickly enough when
you first crack the throttle then
accelerates with authority, not to
mention smoothly and control-
lably, as you continue to twist
the right grip. Throttle response
is instantaneous and crisp from
bottom to top. I basically felt I
could confidently grab a handful
of throttle out of the turns without
worrying about of the back end
getting away from me or the front
end getting too light while still
leaned over exiting turns.
Again, vibration, or the lack
of it, was impressive through
It's so comfortable
that you can play
all day long on
the Supermoto
without feeling beat
afterward.
