Positioned in Husqvarna's super motard motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto features a 690 cc (42.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74 HP (54 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 107.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 701 Supermoto measures 145 kg (320 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.51 HP/kg (1.96 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 890 mm (35 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,504 mm (59.2 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Husqvarna archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2016 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
107.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.51 HP/kg (1.96 kg/HP)
Standover Height
890 mm (35 in)
Engine
Displacement690.0 ccm (42.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power74.0 HP (54.0 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Bore x Stroke105.0 x 80.0 mm (4.1 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis frame made of high-grade chromium-molybdenum steel
Rake25.8°
Trail101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front SuspensionWP USD Ø 48 mm
Front Travel215 mm (8.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage
Rear Travel250 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheelbase1504 mm (59.2 inches)
Ground Clearance270 mm (10.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight145.0 kg (319.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5103 HP/kg
Seat Height890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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