Husqvarna has announced the international release of their all-new 701 Enduro model for riders seeking a bike that can go the distance — The 701 Enduro LR. The LR stands for “long range,” and with a claimed ability to cover 500 kilometers (310 miles) between fill ups, the 701 LR can scratch that itch. Bred from the 701 Enduro, the brand new LR also receives key updates and revisions that the standard version gets for 2020.

Keep the Ride Going

The LR model adds a separate 12-liter (3.2 gallon) fuel tank to the bike, located where you’d find a traditional fuel tank, in front of the seat. (The 701s, like KTM 690s, carry their fuel in the combination tank/subframe that supports the seat.) Dual, switchable fuel pumps allow the rider to pull gas from either tank. Combined with the rear tank’s 13 liters (3.4 gallons), the total capacity of 25 liters (6.7 gallons) should be good for just about anywhere you’d want to ride.

The 701 lineup, including the LR, gets updated electronic aids that Husqvarna says will improve both safety and performance. There are new switchable ride modes, a Bosch cornering ABS system that takes lean angle into account, a new “easy” shift feature that shortens gear changes and supposedly improves rear wheel traction, lean-sensitive traction control, and new slimmer bodywork for improved ergonomics. The engine is still a 74-horsepower, throttle-by-wire, 692cc powerhouse. 

Extremely well-balanced and delivering impressive agility and handling, the 701 Enduro LR comes fitted with fully adjustable 48mm WP XPLOR upside-down forks and a WP XPLOR rear shock, offering 250mm of wheel travel and great all-terrain capabilities.

Technical Highlights

• Bosch cornering ABS – lean angle specific braking technology
• Easy Shift function – seamless up- and down shifting for a smoother ride
• Lean-angle sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control – perfect rear wheel traction
• Chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame – amazing agility and stability
• Aluminium swingarm – extremely low weight for maximum traction and stability
• Polyamide rear subframe with integrated fuel tank – high-tech, single-piece construction
• Dedicated graphics

Husqvarna also offers an extensive line-up of Accessories – high-quality items that add additional protection, durability and style to all 701 Enduro LR machines.

Availability and Price

The brand new bike is hitting dealer floors from March onwards with an MSRP of £10,699 in the UK. Unfortunately for those of us on this side of the ocean, Husqvarna is currently only releasing the LR in overseas markets including Europe, South Africa and Australia. We’ll share details about its release in North America if and when it becomes available. 

Husqvarna 701 LR Specs