New Husqvarna 701 2020 The Technological Update for This Enduro Queen

 The new Husqvarna 701 2020 has been presented at the EICMA 2019 in Milan and arrives with different novelties that mainly affect the technological section and the positioning of the range, with the arrival of the new Husqvarna 701 LR aimed at greater efficiency in off-road . A motorcycle that has very high limits and with which to have a good time hitting jumps and doing the goat. How we like it!

The first thing to make clear is that the chassis and engine of the Husqvarna 701 do not receive relevant changes. It maintains the 692 cubic centimeter single-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 75 hp. The steel trellis chassis, the suspension signed by WP or the Brembo brakes are also unchanged. So what's new?

Without a doubt, the main objective of the new Husqvarna 701 2020 is to update the technological elements focused on greater driving pleasure and, especially, greater safety. How about try Husqvarna led headlight for your motorcycle? It is a motorcycle that will be on the market for five years in 2020 and technology has advanced a lot in this type, helping to improve safety and dynamic behavior.

For example, one of the great novelties is the incorporation of a new ABS system signed by Bosch and that is capable of analyzing the inclination of the motorcycle at the moment of braking to act in one way or another. It is the most of the most in ABS technology and a very attractive safety element for those who are opting for an enduro bike like this one.

From now on Husqvarna 701 users will be able to switch between the different maps while the engine is running, something that previously could only be done while stationary. It also has a new traction control or the Easy Shift system, to be able to go up or down without having to touch the clutch.

Possibly the most remarkable novelty is the arrival of the Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR, a version even more focused on off-road adventures and whose main novelty lies in the installation of a second fuel tank, with an extra 12 liters, thanks to which the autonomy can reach 500 km. In addition, the user will be able to select the tank that comes into action in order to balance the distribution of fuel and, therefore, of the weight.

In addition, this new Husqvarna 701 LR has a specific decoration, with a clear country style and that will surely delight fans of the brand and lovers of the most classic trail and enduro motorcycles.

Of course, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro and the 701 Supermoto remain in the range, the latter with road tires, stronger front brakes, a specific suspension set-up and a special livery.

There is no doubt that if you are a fan of enduro and enjoy riding a motorcycle far from civilization, the new Husqvarna 701 LR will appeal to you a lot. The range is updated, improving above all in terms of safety, something that should always be welcomed.

Bowler Bulldog takes on Jimny and Wrangler Rubicon in a Quirky Drag Race

 We've seen so many drag races by now that making one more interesting requires an extra twist. Carwow's teammates are quite good at it, as this very peculiar drag race shows, not so much because of the vehicles that participate (also) but because one of them, while his rivals run on the asphalt, does it through the middle of the field : the Bowler Bulldog.

At his side, although on firm and careful asphalt, he faces the fashionable Suzuki Jimny and the Jeep Wrangler in its Rubicon variant. Let's take a look at the participants:

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: 2.0 tetracylindrical gasoline engine with 272 hp and 400 Nm of maximum torque to move its 1987 kilos of weight. There are lots of modification parts for Jeep Wrangler offroad, one of them can be 9 inch Jeep jl headlights, so popular offroad accessories.

Bowler Bulldog: supercharged 5.0 V8 engine with 550 hp and 770 Nm with a total weight of 1,800 kilos

Suzuki Jimny: 1.5 terracilindrico gasoline engine with 102 hp and 130 Nm, being the lightest with a weight of 1,135 kilos

The lineup seems diverse and quite disparate, with the Suzuki looking somewhat out of place. However, the little 4x4 is loved by all, it is never too much and, according to the guys at Carwow, it is there to see if it is capable of matching the Bowler on asphalt that mounts 'all-terrain' tires, not specific ones for off-road driving. road, so its traction capacity could be reduced.

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The competition is based on three tests: a standing start, a pitched run starting at 30 mph and braking from 70 mph, always with the Bowler running on the grass. Will that handicap be enough to make up for the power difference?