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More Tech Details on the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto

Husqvarna teases the 701 Supermoto some more and reveals technical details of the upcoming machine. And maybe knowing more facts about the 701 Supermoto will give you a confidence boost to place an entry in the ice test ride competition...
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There is still time to test your luck by entering the Husqvarna contest that might send you and a friend to Vilhemina in Sweden for a test ride of the 701 Supermoto. Do believe us when we say that this test will be the coolest test ride you ever took, as you'll be riding the all-new Husky supermotard on a track improvised on the surface of a frozen lake, with spiked tires and all the bells and whistles.

Ride-by-wire throttle and three mappings

Husqvarna is not willing to make too much compromise when it comes to the new generation of machines that will hit the streets soon. Therefore, the 701 Supermoto will come with a ride-by-wire throttle system allowing more precise and consistent control over the power delivery in all scenarios, including ice riding.

Three engine mappings will be available, thus offering the rider the perfect engine response for a wide variety of surfaces and weather conditions. Husky has not revealed what these modes will be, but we guesstimate they will account for casual Road scenarios, track-focused Sport riding conditions, while slippery Rain/Ice surfaces would be addressed by a third mode.

Supermoto ABS make mid-turn braking safer while drifting like a mad man

Race-mode and mid-turn ABS are becoming a common feature in new motorcycles, and we are happy to see that Husqvarna will sport the latest in anti-locking brakes.

The new Bosch 9.1 MP ABS system now takes care of the braking force distributed to each axle, making riding the 701 Supermoto a safer, more enjoyable experience.

A special dongle will unlock the Supermoto ABS mode that allows the rear wheel to lock, but which keeps the system fully functional in the front.

A slipper clutch for smoother aggressive corner entries

The slipper clutch present on the 701 Supermoto eliminates the wheel hopping and all the trouble hard engine brakes and downshifting come with. It also "prevents compression braking under deceleration, while maintaining full traction," offering "greatly improved safety on the road and quicker lap times on the racetrack." Downright cool!

The high-performance suspensions come from WP

Husqvarna 701 Supermoto will have WP Performance Systems forks with separate damping circuits in each leg. The left tube works in compression damping, while the other deals with rebound. The rear suspension has 250 mm of rear wheel travel thanks to the WP pressurised-gas monoshock articulated to the pivot arm and sporting high- and low-speed compression adjustments.

The 701 Supermoto becomes more and more appealing, despite the claims of being a tad too heavy.

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