KTM690 Vs Husky 701

rjsmith26 · Nov 17, 2016

Considering a purchase of a Enduro - quite a few deals about on 690's.

Have read/watched quite a lot of reviews of each but never really seen or read a direct comparison in the real world.

Anyone owned both and care to share your thoughts please.

TIA.

Dansin · Nov 17, 2016

Not owned both but have a 690 which I enjoy. The new 701 has the new 74bhp duke engine, better turning circle, better forks and shock with longer travel and a litre more fuel capacity. Ride both and let us know which one is better.

Arsey · Nov 17, 2016

Dansin said:
Not owned both but have a 690 which I enjoy. The new 701 has the new 74bhp duke engine, better turning circle, better forks and shock with longer travel and a litre more fuel capacity. Ride both and let us know which one is better.

As far as I know the 74 bhp engine which is also much smoother with a second balance shaft is for 2017 onwards so any models in stock will be the 2016 models with the older engine.

That's certainly the case with the SM so can't see any difference with the Enduro.

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Magnon · Nov 17, 2016

Arsey said:
As far as I know the 74 bhp engine which is also much smoother with a second balance shaft is for 2017 onwards so any models in stock will be the 2016 models with the older engine.

That's certainly the case with the SM so can't see any difference with the Enduro.

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The first stocks of the 2017 74 BHP bikes will be delivered to the dealers later this month or early December.

Dealer I spoke to tells me 24 months warranty on the bike which i guess is in line with road bike use and obviously suggests not off road competition. Husky competition bikes 6 months.

Purchase incentive 0% finance (didn't ask for package details) at the moment no cash discounts on these first bikes but I suspect they will weaken if allocated stocks remain unsold into the new year.

Stevie4scoops · Nov 17, 2016

I have the 690 and it's great for green-laneing. One issue recently however is now I've fitted more off road/aggressive tyres it won't wheelie because the back wheel spins!

Arsey · Nov 17, 2016

Magnon said:
The first stocks of the 2017 74 BHP bikes will be delivered to the dealers later this month or early December.

Correct. My 2017 701SM is due in to dealer in about 2 weeks.

Deleted account 230523001 · Nov 17, 2016

Unsold allocated stocks.....That creates interest for me.

rjsmith26 · Nov 17, 2016

att said:
Unsold allocated stocks.....That creates interest for me.

Me too

Magnon · Nov 19, 2016

rjsmith26 said:
Me too

Unsold allocated stocks - just arrived at Lings Lowestoft, fill your boots boys...........

Morning Andrew

I have some good news for you! We have just taken delivery of 2 2017 model 701 Enduros. They are now available for viewings in the showroom so if you would like to come down and have a look and a chat about the bike I will be more than happy to accommodate you.

Regards

Magnon · Nov 19, 2016

And the winner is 701

if price is not part of the equation

mikeyboy · Nov 19, 2016

Magnon said:
if price is not part of the equation

Have you bought one yet

Magnon · Nov 19, 2016

mikeyboy said:
Have you bought one yet

Nah

rjsmith26 · Nov 19, 2016

Magnon said:
if price is not part of the equation

Bike Porn!

mikeyboy · Nov 19, 2016

Magnon said:
Nah

You will need everyone of those 74 Austrian ponies to keep up with my awesome steed :comfort

Magnon · Nov 19, 2016

mikeyboy said:
You will need everyone of those 74 Austrian ponies to keep up with my awesome steed

Sublime skill, control and tenacity will be sufficient my friend :bounce1

BTW we need a planning meeting to finalise route there and back so I can get overnights sorted soon :natter

mikeyboy · Nov 19, 2016

Magnon said:
Sublime skill, control and tenacity will be sufficient my friend

You got someone else to take your bike down then :confused:

Magnon · Nov 19, 2016

mikeyboy said:
You got someone else to take your bike down then

Like

Magnon · Nov 19, 2016

rjsmith26 said:
Considering a purchase of a Enduro - quite a few deals about on 690's.

Have read/watched quite a lot of reviews of each but never really seen or read a direct comparison in the real world.

Anyone owned both and care to share your thoughts please.

TIA.

Sorry for the inappropriate offerings here Mr R.J. Smith, Mikeyboy and I have nothing constructive to offer so we'll step out for now.

Mike bugger off :augie

mikeyboy · Nov 19, 2016

Magnon said:
Sorry for the inappropriate offerings here Mr R.J. Smith, Mikeyboy and I have nothing constructive to offer so we'll step out for now.

Mike bugger off

Hmmm grumps

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