701 REASONS

DASHING

The simple display is fitting to the style of bike, with nothing fancy other than the bare necessities

TANKED

The rear-mounted fuel tank does an excellent job of keeping the weight balanced and the centre of gravity low

SEATED

The 701 has a perfect ergonomic triangle for this style of bike. Comfortable yet capable of almost every type of riding style

SPRUNG

The suspension setup is a huge part of what makes this bike so diverse. It’s a calculated balance between off-road absorption and on-road stability

SHIFTY

The two-way quick shifter is brilliant. Every bike should have one and makes the 701 even more exhilarating and fun to ride

Riding a bike is such a privilege in Australia; we have some of the world’s best roads, both on and off the tarmac that can lead to all kinds of adventures many people only read about. The text read: ‘Husqvarna 701 Supermoto test with Todd Waters. You keen?’ Going for a burn around the Gold Coast hinterland with a motocross legend to find out what the 2020 model could do didn’t need much considering.

I had never met Todd, but his achievements