2022 Husqvarna 701sm In-Depth Review || Best Sumo Ever Made?! 

That is so so so awesome to hear! I plan on keeping this one forever so hearing from high-mileage owners is so cool to me. I really hope I can achieve that many miles on mine as well. I ride it as much as I can between my other toys! It’s just such an amazing machine. Thank you. 🤟👍

did you have ti change the piston already? is a piston change planned in the maintenance plan?

64k that’s a lot of miles, what’s the maintenance been like?

What about now

Wow! Have you replaced the piston?

That sounds so awesome! It’s definitely my favorite bike that I’ve owned for sure 👍🤟

Thats BS. The KTM SMC and the GASGAS 700 SM are comparable. Thats cause they are the same bike

i take my drz400sm long distance this thing would be a Cadillac compared to that lol

If you don't mind doing more maintenance, the KTM 500, 525 or 530 is much more of a fun bike than these, a lot lighter. I have a 525, 450 and 1000. In my opinion you get a supermoto for fun and a heavy bike compared to a lighter bike is not as fun, you can't throw it around as much...

Yes! It’s featured in the build series part 2 I’m working on editing. It really is such a great addition to this bike!

@@JonesBrosGarage Very nice. It's such a huge QoL improvement for this bike.

i like the lack of tech. i wish there was no tc abs or ride modes. a carb would be nice to but trading EFI for a 6th gear isnt too bad imo

Yeah it’s super nice you guys get the gear indicator and turn signals but the emissions is such a shame! That’s one thing I’m happy about with the US model. They’re both still badass bikes either way. I see alot of people coming from mt09s or 07s to this bike!

get that ECU remapped.

@@alf9638 depending on country in europe, they will confiscate yout bikr snd just auction it off, if you manipulate the ecu or any restrictions

​@@TheBodeholt😮

​​@@TheBodeholt If you get caught.

I’m 50, the sumo seats are terrible!

Hi great reply, which mods gave you 80hp as just bought a 2023 Euro 5 and need to unleash the beast!

@@gimpboy450 akrapovic, tekmo header, rottweiler intake

So, did you?

Yup you’re completely right. It’s my hardest habit to break and I can even feel myself hit balance point once in awhile but I can’t bring myself to hold it there and actually balance it. You have a good eye! I’m going to work on that next season.. I used to pull them up on my wr250r but took a break from it for awhile and I guess am a little scared of the power I have now

Yeah I thought you guys might have the usb connector also, that’s pretty awesome! I think you might have a led headlight too maybe? Enjoy the bike, it’s a blast! 🤟

@@JonesBrosGarage no led headlight, but dual.5 looks dope and way more light for these bikes

I agree it’s a blast! Thank you for the feedback and enjoy that beast of a bike! 👍

It definitely is! You’re going to love it, it’s so worth the wait! I waited a few months for mine to arrive and it felt like years watching all of the RU-vid reviews. Crazy how it all came full circle and now here you are! If you need more to fuel your excitement, check out lamb chop rides, he has a cool build series on one of these and a ktm690 smcr. Ride safe! 🤟

@@JonesBrosGarage Lamb chop is great and covered a top series of episodes in that build. The Tekmo kit he used is really nice quality too but expensive - I’m planning on customising with some of their kit but will be at a later date. His bike I believe was also a pre-euro 5 model and suited to easy fuel mapping lower down than the model I’m purchasing. I’ll have to be a bit careful and not screw my warranty with any changes in the ECU. CRT performance parts specialise in Husqvarna and KTM aftermarket parts and are just down the road from me which is handy. Will give you a build update as thing progress buddy.

@@fleabit1047 yeah I actually did a video on tekmos parts, I got all of them. They’re really good quality and transform the bike. I didn’t want some of them but Rottweiler had a really good package deal that included them all and now I’m glad I got all of them. That new Euro 5 tuning is a shame that’s the one perk of having the US bike, at least for 2022, I’m sure ours will get the same treatment in the next year or two as usual.

Hell yeah! I’ve heard great things about power mods on this bike and wings is my eventual plan!

They really are great bikes! What made you want to sell it? I regret every bike I sell lol

@@JonesBrosGarage I rode my mates bike a few times and missed the top speed etc, so I sold my Husky and got a Speed Triple. However in a few days I'm selling my bike and getting a sumo again :) cannot beat the fun factor

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! I’m still trying to decide on that. I want it to still keep some top speed but feel more snappy and wheelie happy. I was thinking of just starting with one down on the front along with the power mods.

Hahaha my man! Supposedly it’s one of the most annoying accents in the US I’ve heard. I love the 412 👍🔥

You should go to a dealership and sit on one.

My fave would be the Beta 500. But the KTM 500 would be great, too. But the maintenance! It's enough for me just to wash my bike.

Honestly that’s a though choice, they’re all drastically different. Of them all, I personally pick the 690smcr. I’ll tell you why, and why that might not be right for you. The KTM 500 is sweet as a supermoto, it’s lighter than the 690 and will feel a lot snappier than the 690 pre-exhuast,airbox, tune. The downside is obviously the maintenance, while it is a reliable bike and you can push the service limits.. it still will be drastically more maintenance than the 690 or Ducati. The 690 is a killer bike. It’s light enough to feel like a true supermoto still, it’s reliable for the most part and it’s low maintenance. It’s an absolutely brilliant platform to “build”, probably one of the best on the market for aftermarket support. It responds very well to performance mods. The downside is without these performance mods, it lacks the snap and sharp edge of a true supermoto like the 500. The Desert Sled is also a sick bike. I love Ducati and I have ridden one. It handles street better than both of the other bikes, and can handle some light off-road duty well. It feels a little less hooligan than the other bikes and will keep you out of more trouble. It has a unique look the other bikes don’t necessarily have. The downside is it’s a Ducati, and repairs or parts are costly.. and also the fact it’s less “sporty” than the other two. Honestly, though choice.. 3 drastically different bikes.. and can’t go wrong with any of them. I prefer the 690.

@@JonesBrosGarage Hey, really appreciate the in-depth reply. I think I’m on a fence and leaning either go full street or go full supermoto (with the 690 being somewhere in between - and I do t think I’d mind the maintenance). As a first bike, I think a supermoto would be better to learn riding skills, clutch control (e.g., wheelies, etc.) and if I drop the bike not such a big deal. Also, will be fun to drive around the neighborhood and we have some twisty hilly roads here in CT. Very tempted to go full street bike though as well, for the money, could buy a pretty decent street bike for the cost a new KTM. IDK the list of pros and cons could probably go on forever….. ahhhhhhhh. So many options :)

As a first bike id buy something used and easier to work on like a drz400. Ride it for a bit and then sell it.

Only in 2nd gear without clutch, think I gotta pull harder on the bars. Never really bother with it too much because I prefer to clutch up and it comes up with ease that way

Oh it’ll be coming. I’m doing a very extensive build on this bike but I’m saving power for last but not least. I was leaning towards arrow because I’m going throughout rottweiler and it’s what they use on their pcv5 maps. I also like the look of Leo Vince but love the fmf that people custom fit to this bike also.. and on top of it all obviously everyone praises and recommends the wings. There’s so many choices for good exhausts on this bike, it’s actually hard to pick!

I got mine for sticker at Waynesburg PA Yamaha and they were extremely nice to deal with

Yeah I do suck at wheelies. Of course it’s possible to wheelie this in second under just power. I’m able to clutch it up in third. My point was it’s definitely not easy to power up in second, it’s very very restricted with the stock emissions. I fight to keep 450s down in second under full pin, this thing you really need to be pulling your weight back, or compressing the forks.