Huskvana 701 model recall

[Bonez]

Huskvana 701 model recall https://advrider.com/certain-husky-701-svartpilen-and-701-vitpilen-motorcycles-recalled/

[James Deuce]

Are they going to fix the looks, or just give up and crush them?

[tri boy]

Are they going to fix the looks, or just give up and crush them?

One mans trash is another mans treasure.
Different for sure, but so was the original Kat.
I like the design, and have ridden a Svart, (fucking tight piece of kit, WP adj suspension/Brembo stoppers etc.
75ponies form a thumper with great handling.
You can always change plastic.MHO

[Bonez]

Are they going to fix the looks, or just give up and crush them?Looks like the arse end fell off. That goes for a lot of more" modern" bikes these days.. Fuck all radiator protection as well by the looks. I like "mud guards" that deflect shit away from them and the engine and not allow crap to flick up your back. Few other things I can go on about as well.....

Looks kinda like modern rendition of a Cafe Racer but definately crap in the the asthetics/application of design department. Kats on the other hand were wonderfully made for the time- decent guards, decent seat etc, etc, etc.....

[tri boy]

Looks kinda like modern rendition of a Cafe Racer but definately crap in the the asthetics/application of design department..

Like I said. One mans etc etc, The world would be boring if we all rode the same machine. Might just buy one to stick it to the conformists.:msn-wink:

[James Deuce]

There's a reason I call the two new models shVitpilen and Sfartpilen. I don't care about other people's opinions. It was a rude shock to go from the Nuda when BMW owned them to these weird arse abominations from KTM. They look like a weird Uncle's attempts to make his SRX600 look "cool".

[HenryDorsetCase]

I was hell keen to buy one - even put down a holding deposit. I think I have dipped out now. It would do 99% of what I want a motorbike to do I reckon.

[James Deuce]

I was hell keen to buy one - even put down a holding deposit. I think I have dipped out now. It would do 99% of what I want a motorbike to do I reckon.
Except for provoking that over the shoulder glance as you leave the garage. :puke:

[merv]

I'm with you James Deuce and feel the same about all these modern bikes that are missing a rear end they just look so blood silly and whatever happened to the idea of having pillion room for a hot partner? To see a tiny little rear seat on some of them, that if someone slipped off of they land on top of the rear wheel, is just fricken dangerous.

[Bonez]

Like I said. One mans etc etc, The world would be boring if we all rode the same machine. Might just buy one to stick it to the conformists.:msn-wink:
Go for it and see the lack of utlility it has for daily usage.

[tri boy]

OK, lets list a few things:

1. Fuck pillions, it's not a bike for them.

2.Not practicable. Bullshit. Put a bag on ya back and ride it to work/shop/parties etc.

3.75hp on a light, (150ishkg) motorcycle is very easy to manoeuvre and ride hard if the suspension is up to it. (which it is and so are the brakes).

4. At 11500 grand it's a steal considering the components.

5. Criticise as much as you like, but don't be surprised if one goes around the outside of you on back roads and tight hill climbs.

[Bonez]

OK, lets list a few things:

1. Fuck pillions, it's not a bike for them.

2.Not practicable. Bullshit. Put a bag on ya back and ride it to work/shop/parties etc.

3.75hp on a light, (150ishkg) motorcycle is very easy to manoeuvre and ride hard if the suspension is up to it. (which it is and so are the brakes).

4. At 11500 grand it's a steal considering the components.

5. Criticise as much as you like, but don't be surprised if one goes around the outside of you on back roads and tight hill climbs.Putting stuff in a back pack gets very old pretty quickly. Been there done that.

Anyway dispite the specs it's damn fucking ugly. Looks like a commitee designed it.

[Kickaha]

2.Not practicable. Bullshit. Put a bag on ya back and ride it to work/shop/parties etc.



1. Fuck wearing a back pack

2. It's fucking Bimota Mantra ugly

[merv]

1. Fuck wearing a back pack

2. It's fucking Bimota Mantra ugly

Exactly and as for the Mantra I used to call them the Looney Tunes bike because they had that similar style of cartoon look about them.

[SVboy]

I'm with Triboy on this one. Polarising looks but outstanding handling and Punch. Depends what's important to you, looks, in this case or performance.

[merv]

I'm with Triboy on this one. Polarising looks but outstanding handling and Punch. Depends what's important to you, looks, in this case or performance.

Lol, that cut off look. From what you are saying it is also why people wore Stubbies shorts in the 70's and early 80's - very polarising but for performance :innocent:

[Bonez]

Lol, that cut off look. From what you are saying it is also why people wore Stubbies shorts in the 70's and early 80's - very polarising but for performance :innocent:Now that was crual. I hated those funken things when they were service issue.:crazy:

[Bonez]

I'm with Triboy on this one. Polarising looks but outstanding handling and Punch. Depends what's important to you, looks, in this case or performance.The thing can perform and look resonable:bleh: And not look like a parts bin special....

[tri boy]

Did i mention the quick shifter and slipper clutch...

[Bonez]

Did i mention the quick shifter and slipper clutch...Don't need them for a good time on a 75hp motorcycle.:baby: Pretty standard fair these days anyway. It's like saying your new car has mag wheels and Blue tooth connectivity... Slipper clutches have been onvarios road bike models since the mid '80s...

[SVboy]

Opinions, arseholes, everybody's got one. Points to the manufacturer for not being afraid to try something different. When l first saw one, l thought that's just try hard hipster, but they are very capable and well specced.

[James Deuce]

Stop being reasonable, you're ruining everyone else's fun.

[Bonez]

Opinions, arseholes, everybody's got one. Points to the manufacturer for not being afraid to try something different. When l first saw one, l thought that's just try hard hipster, but they are very capable and well specced.It's not alone. There's a ton of ugly m/cs on the market at the moment.

[MD]

Like I said. One mans etc etc, The world would be boring if we all rode the same machine. Might just buy one to stick it to the conformists.:msn-wink:

Boring the Black Arrow certainly is not. Lets call it Black Arrow (the translation) and stop fooling ourselves that we can speak Swedish. I just picked up mine from Taupo today, unridden, which is a gamble but turns out I won. What a fun ride home. Swung inland at Mangaweka to Kimbolton. The perfect tight hilly roads for the Husky 701.

I got the chance to pick up a near new one off a friend who wasn't using it. His loss, my bargain. Took a few attempts to get the TC turned off, a bit temperamental that switch I think. Weird tyres but I got them to the edge and never a moment. Going by the fuel readout it supposedly will do 260km on its 12 litres. My first fill worked out at 24.5 km/l so yeah 260-280 range should be achievable.
I'm keeping the 390Adv until I've done the Molesworth and Rainbow valleys and some gravel road exploring around Tasman in December. But after that I will just keep the Husky. I like the looks myself but can see how they are a marmite thing. Surprisingly the Missus who rarely has an opinion on my rides really liked it.

Ample power for my needs. 5 hours riding, just a quick fuel stop and comfy as can be. Seat is a tad too firm but I didn't get a sore bum. I ditched the ugly insect antenna vibrating mirrors 5 minutes after collecting it. The little ones actually work well.

My only gripe is that most of the useful dash info. is piss poor hard to read on the move. Inexcusable in these days of quality readouts. You always know what gear and speed but the trip and clock and amusing data stuff are near microscopic.
Still. It's a KEEPER without a doubt.
Oh my sub-title should read likes, not lies!

[MD]

Oh yeah when I got home I threw my Givi panniers over the back seat and spot on. Luggage = sorted.

I was surprised at how little wind buffeting I got today but I like some rain protection so I think I will fit a Givi 603 handlebar mounted screen.

[tri boy]

Enjoy the ride.
My brother in law has secured a 2020 white arrow.
Clip ons an more suitable rim sizes for sticky tyres.
He gets it next w/end off NV cycles in Morrinsville.
Husky only imported about 6, but I heard a whisper they are building a 801 twin hmmmmm.

[James Deuce]

Oh yeah when I got home I threw my Givi panniers over the back seat and spot on. Luggage = sorted.

I was surprised at how little wind buffeting I got today but I like some rain protection so I think I will fit a Givi 603 handlebar mounted screen.

A Shvitpilen is better then no pilen.