There are motorcycles that look like they belong on a racetrack. And there are motorcycles built for the racetrack that are allowed on the street. The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is the latter. 79 hp from the LC4 single-cylinder engine. 145 kg dry weight. Supermoto ABS that deliberately allows the rear wheel to slide under braking. Track Mode with Launch Control. And 94 dB(A)—its stationary noise level is exactly one decibel below Tyrol’s limit.

The 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro use the same LC4 engine and cost the same. What separates them is their purpose: off-road or asphalt, 21-inch or 17-inch wheels, 935 mm or 890 mm seat height, Enduro ABS or Supermoto ABS. That is the buying decision.

The Engine: 79 hp, New Fuel Pump, More Direct Throttle-to-Rear-Wheel Connection

The key specifications are identical to those of the 701 Enduro: LC4 single-cylinder, 79 hp, up 5 hp from the predecessor, 73 Nm, Ride-by-Wire, six-speed transmission, optional Quickshifter+, a 15,000 km oil-change interval new for 2026, and a 30,000 km valve-clearance check. What the Supermoto version adds is a higher-pressure fuel pump. Husqvarna describes the effect as a more direct connection between the throttle and rear wheel. That is the difference in character on the road: the Supermoto responds more immediately to throttle inputs. On the racetrack, that is an advantage. In city traffic, it takes some getting used to.

Supermoto ABS: Four Settings, Rear-Wheel Sliding Allowed

The 701 Supermoto’s ABS has four settings. Street provides conventional ABS for everyday riding. Sport intervenes later and gives the rider greater autonomy. Supermoto allows the rear wheel to slide under braking. Supermoto+ permits controlled rear-wheel sliding even at greater lean angles. This is an ABS system for riders who know—or want to learn—Supermoto riding technique. Turning into a corner with a locked or sliding rear wheel is Supermoto technique, not a mistake.

The front Brembo four-piston setup with a 320 mm disc is designed for hard road braking and racetrack use, unlike the Enduro’s 300 mm twin-piston setup. The criticism from the 1000PS Enduro test that the “front brake is slightly undersized for road use” does not apply here. The Supermoto gets 20 mm more disc diameter and twice as many front brake pistons. It is the right tool for the job.

WP APEX, 240 mm, 17-Inch Cast Wheels: The Supermoto Chassis

Up front is a WP APEX fork rather than the Enduro’s WP XPLOR unit, with 240 mm of travel and adjustable compression and rebound damping. At the rear is a WP APEX shock, also with 240 mm of travel and adjustable compression and rebound damping. That is less travel than the Enduro’s 265 mm, but the calibration is optimized for feedback on asphalt. According to Husqvarna, the result is a “high level of feedback from the asphalt.” That is the difference between enduro suspension, which absorbs irregularities, and Supermoto suspension, which communicates them.

There are 17-inch cast wheels front and rear, with 120/70-17 and 160/60-17 tires. These are road and racetrack dimensions: wider tires, a larger tire-to-asphalt contact patch, and more grip at high cornering speeds on smooth pavement. On gravel, sand, or forest trails, they are inferior to the Enduro’s 21/18-inch setup. The decision is clear: 17 inches equals road, 21/18 inches equals off-road.

890 mm and 145 kg: More Accessible Than the Enduro

Seat height is 890 mm. That is 45 mm lower than the Enduro’s 935 mm. For riders between 1.70 and 1.80 meters tall, the difference is noticeable. Dry weight is 145 kg. That is lighter than almost any comparable motorcycle with similar performance. For a 79 hp street motorcycle, 145 kg dry gives the 701 Supermoto an excellent power-to-weight ratio.

Track Mode: Launch Control, Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control

The optional Track Mode, available at extra cost, adds three racetrack features to the standard Street and Sport riding modes. Launch Control provides optimum acceleration from a standing start without excessive rear-wheel spin. Five-level Anti-Wheelie can be configured from complete wheelie suppression to minimal intervention. Engine Brake Control ensures consistent deceleration when the throttle is closed without rear-wheel hopping. These are three systems that can be decisive for trackday riders—but they are only available as paid upgrades, not in the standard version.

94 dB(A): One Decibel Below the Tyrol Limit

Stationary noise is 94 dB(A) according to EU type approval. 94 dB(A) is legal. At 95 dB(A), Tyrol’s riding ban would apply. The margin is one decibel. That is close.

€12,994: Same Price as the Enduro, Different Motorcycle

€12,499 plus €495 in additional charges equals approximately €12,994 total—identical to the 701 Enduro. For the same money, you can choose either the off-road tool—the Enduro with 265 mm of suspension travel, 21/18-inch wheels, 935 mm seat height, Enduro ABS, and optional Dynamic Slip Adjust—or the street tool: the Supermoto with 240 mm of suspension travel, 17/17-inch wheels, 890 mm seat height, four-setting Supermoto ABS, and optional Track Mode. The decision depends entirely on where you want to ride.

Verdict

The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is the motorcycle for riders who want to practice Supermoto technique on the road and occasionally on the racetrack. 79 hp, 145 kg dry, Brembo four-piston front brake with a 320 mm disc, Supermoto ABS with rear-wheel slide mode, optional Track Mode with Launch Control. 94 dB(A)—Tyrol-compliant, but only just. €12,994. For its target audience, it is the most uncompromising offering in the class.

 

Quick Check

+ Supermoto ABS with four settings—Street/Sport/Supermoto/Supermoto+: allows rear-wheel sliding under braking

+ Brembo four-piston front brake, 320 mm: strongest braking system among the single-cylinder models

+ 79 hp / 145 kg dry weight: unmatched power-to-weight ratio among street-legal single-cylinder motorcycles

+ 890 mm seat height: 45 mm lower than the Enduro; more accessible for riders under 1.80 meters

+ Fully adjustable WP APEX suspension: high level of asphalt feedback, Husqvarna describes it as “a direct conversation with the asphalt”

+ Optional Track Mode: Launch Control, five-level Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control

+ 15,000 km oil-change interval, new for 2026; 30,000 km valve-clearance check

+ 4.2-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity, new for 2026

+ 94 dB(A): Tyrol-compliant; exhaust replacement possible without catalytic-converter complications because the catalyst is located in the header

 

– 94 dB(A): only a 1 dB(A) margin below the Tyrol limit; check EU type approval when fitting an aftermarket exhaust

– 17/17-inch cast wheels: off-road use makes little sense; pure street/racetrack setup

– No passenger provision from the factory: single-seater standard

– Track Mode and Quickshifter cost extra

– 890 mm: still very tall for riders under 1.70 meters

– 13-liter fuel tank: approx. 300 km range, less with sporty riding

 

Technical Specifications: Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (2026)

Make / Model: Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (2026; liquid-cooled LC4 single-cylinder; Supermoto/Naked; Category A / A2 restriction possible); manufacturer: Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen, Austria; Pierer Mobility / Bajaj Auto

Engine: LC4; liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 79 hp, new for 2026, +5 hp; 73 Nm; Ride-by-Wire; six-speed; new high-pressure fuel pump for a more direct throttle-to-rear-wheel connection; optional Quickshifter+; Euro 5

Service, New for 2026: 15,000 km oil-change interval; 30,000 km valve-clearance check, identical to Enduro

Front Suspension: WP APEX fork; fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping; 240 mm travel

Rear Suspension: WP APEX shock; fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping; 240 mm travel

Brakes: Brembo four-piston front caliper; 320 mm disc. Brembo single-piston rear caliper; 240 mm disc. Bosch ABS with four settings: Street / Sport / Supermoto, rear-wheel sliding allowed / Supermoto+, sliding at lean allowed

Wheels / Tires: 17-inch front and rear; 120/70-17 front / 160/60-17 rear; cast wheels; road tires

Weight / Seat Height: 145 kg dry; 890 mm seat height, 45 mm lower than Enduro

Fuel Tank / Consumption: 13 liters, integrated into rear subframe; approx. 4.2 L/100 km; approx. 300 km range

Electronics: Ride-by-Wire; Bosch ABS with four modes; lean-angle-sensitive traction control; Street/Sport riding modes; optional Track Mode with Launch Control + five-level Anti-Wheelie + Engine Brake Control; 4.2-inch TFT display; smartphone connectivity; USB-C

Supermoto vs. Enduro: Same engine and price. Supermoto: 17/17-inch cast wheels, 240 mm suspension travel, 890 mm seat height, Brembo four-piston 320 mm front brake, four-mode Supermoto ABS, optional Track Mode. Enduro: 21/18-inch wire-spoke wheels, 265 mm suspension travel, 935 mm seat height, Brembo twin-piston 300 mm front brake, Enduro ABS, optional Rally Pack.

Stationary Noise: 94 dB(A), EU type approval; Tyrol-compliant; 1 dB(A) margin below the 95 dB(A) limit; check type approval when fitting an aftermarket exhaust

Warranty: 4 years, Husqvarna standard

Competition: KTM 690 SMC R, technical sister model in orange: approx. €12,000 including additional charges. Aprilia Dorsoduro 900: approx. €10,000 used. Yamaha MT-07, 47 hp, 689 cc, 184 kg: approx. €8,500. 701 Supermoto: more power and less weight than all of them; highest specific power-to-weight ratio in the Supermoto segment.

Price in Germany: €12,499 plus €495 in additional charges = €12,994 total, identical to 701 Enduro