Husqvarna had more than the Norden 901 as a surprise at EICMA.  Husky also rolled out the revised Husqvarna 701 LR.  That LR moniker stands for long-range.  And with 25 liters of fuel capacity, the LR has the claimed capability to cover more than 300 miles between fillups.

The 25 liters of fuel capacity is reached through the use of the bike’s standard 13-liter fuel tank in the rear tank/subframe and a new 12-liter tank in the traditional fuel tank location.  Two separate fuel pumps are used to pump the fuel to the bike’s engine.  To get maximum range, the rider selects between either fuel tank using a switch located on the handlebars.

The Husky 701 LR has a 25-liter fuel capacity and a claimed range of over 300 miles.

The LR’s longer-range comes at the expense of weight.  It weighs in at 155 KG dry which is about 10 KG more than the standard 701.  But for many, that extra range is worth the weight difference.

But the longer-range is not the only change for the 701 LR. Both the 701 LR and get new switchable ride modes, Bosch cornering ABS, lean-angle sensitive traction control, and a new shifting feature that shortens gear changes and supposedly increases rear-wheel traction.  The bike also gets narrower bodywork which should help improve ergonomics.

The engine is unchanged but still provides plenty of grunt.  The 692cc engine provides a claimed 74 horsepower via its throttle by wire system.

Released specs:

Husqvarna 701 LR

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