Ktm 690 Enduro R vs Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 690 Enduro R vs Husqvarna 701 Enduro. Ktm 690 Enduro R: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Husqvarna 701 Enduro: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 690 Enduro R
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
148 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 690 Enduro R
8.2/10
"The ultimate used dual-sport buy if history checks out."
Pros
+Phenomenal power-to-weight ratio
+Best-in-class trail capability
+Genuinely sorted WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny fuel tank range
−Expensive KTM dealer bills
−Valve intervals frequently ignored
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
8.5/10
"The ultimate used adventure single if you buy smart."
Pros
+Bulletproof LC4 engine
+Genuinely dual-purpose capable
+Excellent suspension adjustability
Cons
−Linkage bearings wear quickly
−Stock fuel range limited
−Plastics expensive to replace
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