Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (2017+) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and general service intervals for the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto made from 2017 onward with the dual counter-balanced motor from the KTM 690 Duke.
The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is a big-bore supermotard, a bike offering near unparalleled ability to lose you your license per cylinder, a metric it probably competes on fiercely with the KTM SMC 690 R.
The core of the 701 Supermoto is the same as in the 2019+ Husqvarna 701 Enduro, a counter-balanced 693cc single-cylinder with a single overhead camshaft and four valves. In the 701 Supermoto, it’s tuned to make a peak of 74 hp at 8000 rpm and 54 lb-ft at 6500 rpm — similar to many twins in the same capacity.
The 701 Supermoto puts power down through a slipper clutch with a clutch-less shifting system for up and downshifts (which some call a quick shifter), as well as a six-speed transmission and chain drive.
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Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Service Intervals
The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto has a single-cylinder engine that’s tuned quite aggressively, so the service intervals are appropriately short.
The basic service interval for the 701 Supermoto is every 10000 km (6200 miles) or annually, at which point you change the oil and filter, clean the oil screens, and do a host of other annual checks.
Every 10000 km / 6200 miles (but not necessarily annually), you also should do a valve clearance check and change the air filter.
Luckily the valve clearance check isn’t too involved, as there’s just one piston and the valves are easy to read and adjust. You can do it without removing the camshaft.
Spark plug changes are every two valve services, but while you have the plugs out for the valve service you should inspect them and check the gap.
Finally, keep you brake fluid, clutch fluid, and coolant up to date, every two and four years respectively.
What you need to service your Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Aside from basic motorcycle maintenance tools, here’s what you need to do a service on your Husqvarna 701 Supermoto.
| Part | Husqvarna 701 Supermoto spec |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | The manual specifies Motorex Power Synthetic 4T 10W/50, or another SAE 10W-50 fully synthetic engine oil that meets JASO T903 MA2 spec, e.g. Motul 7100 10W-50. |
| Oil filter | Use part number 58038005100 or Hiflofiltro part HF155, a popular equivalent. (This oil filter is used in most KTM/Husqvarna adventure bikes.) |
| Fork oil | The manual recommends SAE 4 fork oil, e.g. Motorex 4W fork oil. |
| Brake fluid / Clutch Fluid | The manual requires DOT 4 or DOT 5.1, recommending Castrol DOT 4 or Motorex DOT 5.1 brake fluid. As the 701 motor has a hydraulic clutch, you also have to refresh the clutch fluid. |
| Air filter | Use a K&N KT-6908 air filter, which has been the same on all models since launch. |
| Coolant | Husqvarna recommends Motorex Coolant M3.0 or other “high-grade, silicate-free coolant with corrosion inhibitors”. |
| Spark plug | You need two NGK Iridium IX spark plugs — LKAR9BI-10 for the inside spark plug, and LMAR7DI-10 for the outside spark plug. |
| Chain maintenance | Use Motul chain paste, a conveniently small and highly-regarded chain lubricant. |
Maintenance schedule for the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
In various iterations of the 701 Supermoto’s manual, they’ve separated and combined it into various sections.
For the most simplicity, we’ve split it into two sections
- The service schedule of major items (oil changes, valve service, etc.), and
- The standard multi-point inspection checklist, which you do with every service.
Service schedule
Below is the maintenance that you should do regularly on your Husqvarna 701 Supermoto.
| miles x 1000 | 0.62 | 6.2 | 12.4 | 18.6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km x 1000 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 30 | Every |
| Perform the full multi-point inspection (see regular maintenance checklist below) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change the engine oil | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change the oil filter, and clean the oil screens. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change the air filter (KT-6908), clean the air filter box | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | More often if riding offroad. | |
| Check the valve clearances (cold) Intake: 0.10-0.15mm Exhaust: 0.22-0.27 mm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Change the spark plugs (NGK Iridium IX: LKAR9BI-10, LMAR7DI-10) | ✓ | ||||
| Change the fuel screen | ✓ | ||||
| Change the brake fluid, front and rear. (Castrol DOT 4) | 2 years | ||||
| Change the clutch fluid (Castrol DOT 4) | 2 years | ||||
| Change the coolant (Motorex Coolant M3.0) | 4 years | ||||
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check for fork bearing for play | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check the headlight setting. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check the frame | ✓ | ||||
| Check the link fork | ✓ |
Standard Multi-Point Inspection Checklist
Below is the standard inspection checklist for the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. Do this according to the maintenance schedule.
Most of the items you can do at home, but some of them a dealer needs special equipment for. Items that need dealer-specific tools or resources are marked [Dealer].
| Husqvarna 701 Supermoto — Standard multi-point inspection checklist |
|---|
| [Dealer] Read out the fault memory using the Husqvarna diagnostics tool. |
| [Dealer] Program the shift shaft sensor. |
| Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Check the front brake linings and check that they’re secured. |
| Check the rear brake linings and check that they’re secured. |
| Check the brake discs. |
| Check the brake lines for damage and tightness |
| Check the front brake fluid level. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Check the hydraulic clutch fluid |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever |
| Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks. Perform service as needed and depending on how the vehicle is used. |
| Check the steering head bearing play |
| Check the wheel bearings for play |
| Check the tire condition |
| Check tire pressure |
| Check / adjust the spoke tension |
| Check for rim run-out |
| Check condition of chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide |
| Check the chain tension See below for guidelines |
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level |
| Check the cables for damage and routing without kinks |
| Check the fuel pressure. |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly. |
| Check all hoses (fuel, coolant, bleeder, drainage, etc.) and sleeves for cracking, tightness, and incorrect routing |
| Empty the drainage hoses |
| Check the tightness of the safety-relevant screws and nuts which are easily accessible. |
| Grease all moving parts (e.g. side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) and check for smooth operation with lithium soap-based grease |
| Final check: Check the vehicle is roadworthy and take a test ride. |
| [Dealer] Read out the error memory after the test ride using the Husqvarna diagnostics tool. |
| [Dealer] Set the service interval. |
| [Dealer] Make a service entry in HusqvarnaMotorcyclesDealer.net |
Chain Maintenance
Husqvarna recommends you maintain the chain according to the following schedule for your Husqvarna 701 Supermoto.
| Chain maintenance | Every |
|---|---|
| Clean and lubricate the chain (use Motorex Chain Clean or Motul Chain Paste) | 1000 km / 620 mi, or after riding in rain or dust, or washing the motorcycle |
| Check chain tension, and adjust as necessary Chain tension: 5mm / 0.2 in between chain (when taut) and swing arm, 30mm / 1.2 inches from the sliding guard | 10000 km / 6200 mi |
To measure the chain tension, do the following.
- Put the transmission in neutral and raise the motorcycle onto a track stand or the side stand.
- Move the chain so that any tight position is in the middle of the chain, between the sprockets.
- Push the chain upward with a finger.
- Measure the distance between the sliding guard and the chain. This should be 5mm on the 701 Supermoto.
- To adjust chain tension, loosen the axle nuts, adjust the chain tension with the adjusting screws, and re-tighten the axle nuts to 90 Nm / 66 ft-lb.
Difference between Husqvarna 701 Enduro and Supermoto
The Husqvarna 701 Enduro and Supermoto share an engine and all ride aids. But they differ in a few important ways:
- The final drive is taller on the Supermoto
- The suspension is different, with less travel — though the same degree of adjustability
- The front brake is more capable of abuse on the Supermoto
- The Supermoto wears 17 inch tubeless tires, rather than the 21/18-inch combo on the Enduro
| Part | 701 Enduro | 701 Supermoto |
|---|---|---|
| Final drive | 15:46 (1:3.067) | 16:42 (2.2.625) |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR 48mm USD, 250mm travel | WP APEX 48mm USD, 215 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR monoshock, 250mm travel | WP APEX Monoshock, 240mm travel |
| Front brake | 300mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | 320mm disc, Brembo 4-piston radial caliper |
| Tires | 21/18-inch, tube-type | 17/17-inch, tubeless |
About the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is a supermoto, closely related to the Husqvarna 701 Enduro but also different in a number of respects.
Primarily, the 701 Supermoto is a street bike, with street rims and tires. That given, it still has a similar seating position though a bit closer to terra firma) and quite long-travel suspension. So with some knobby tires, there’s no reason why you couldn’t go offroad on a 701 Supermoto as well.
The core of the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto has been the same since its release in 2017, using the new engine granted to the 2017+ 701 Enduro and 2019+ KTM 690 Enduro R. The engine is a 692.7cc liquid-cooled single with a single overhead camshaft and four valves.
It runs a 12.7:1 compression ratio, which means premium fuel, but it does also mean healthy power that rivals many middleweight sport bikes, and torque everywhere. Plus, with those huge lean angles, there’s every reason why you’d be able to give high-power sportbikes a lot of trouble.
Like other motors of its generation, the intake valves are controlled by cam levers, and the exhaust valves are controlled by rocker arms.
The valve job on the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto involves removing the tank, cleaning everything (and these get quite dirty!), removing the spark plug, removing the valve cover, getting the engine to TDC (which is easier to do with the spark plug removed). The really cool thing about this motor is that you can remove the valve shims without taking off the camshaft and messing with the cam timing, which makes it much easier for the home mechanic without risk of blowing everything up. See this guide by Rocky Mountain on Youtube. He uses a magnet both to remove the shim and to replace it. Clever!
In 2020, Husqvarna gave the 701 Supermoto a host of technical updates, including cornering ABS, a track ABS mode, and a standard quick shifter. Husqvarna also introduced a long-range model with an additional fuel tank, giving it a massive 25 litres (6.6L) capacity, or around 500 km range.
The Husqvarna 701 motorcycles take “Super Unleaded”, specifically RON / ROZ 95 in most of the world, also known as AKI or PON 91 in the US. Given the relatively small tank size of 13L in the Supermoto, it’s likely you’ll be filling up more than once every track day.
Reference — Manual for the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
The above information came mostly from the owner’s manual for the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. You can get lots of manuals and other information directly from the Husqvarna website.
We looked at the manuals for a few different year models. Below is the 2023 manual.
In an earlier version of the manual, Husqvarna separated the tasks out to “required work” and “recommended work”. But in later editions of the manual, it’s all combined. See these shots below of the previous version of the manual (from 2020).
You can get the manuals for Husqvarna motorcycles here.
