2018 Husqvarna 701 Enduro

2018 Husqvarna 701 Enduro sits at the top of Husqvarna's single-cylinder enduro range, the biggest, most capable thumper the Swedish-by-way-of-Austria brand builds for serious off-road work. This is a big-bore enduro that trades finesse for real muscle, the kind of bike that pulls hard out of tight singletrack and still has enough top-end pull to keep pace on fire roads and highway stretches between trails. It's a physical bike to ride hard, with a torquey delivery that rewards riders who know how to manage aggressive power rather than lean on smooth, forgiving output. Fueling and chassis feel are sharp enough that it doesn't feel like a converted motocrosser, but it isn't a bike that flatters a beginner either. The 2018 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 2017 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This bike attracts experienced off-road riders and former KTM 690 Enduro R owners looking for a lighter, more focused alternative, plus riders stepping up from smaller-displacement dual-sports who want serious trail performance without adventure-touring bulk. Collector interest remains low, so pricing tracks condition and use more than rarity.