Absolutely, here are the upgrades I made to the bike so far. 1. Tekmo header with Arrow exhaust 2. Power Commander VI 3 Dyno Auto Tune 4. Dirt Tricks 48 tooth rear sprocket 5. Super Lite front sprocket (stock 16 tooth) 6. DID gold chain 7. Vanashe Case Saver, Fuel filler, Foot pegs, shifter and brake pedal 8. BRP chain guide 9. Outback Motortech crash bars.
Nice review I’ve had mine since 2022 but due to illness only done 150 miles here in the UK .I’m not fare from being able to start off-road riding again 🎉. With the power commander 5 do you still need to do the filter block off delete kit ect or leave it alone and just fit the power commander . I’ve subscribed as I think your style of video will help me a lot ,can you do a bolt on /taken off video if you haven’t already ( only just found your site ) 🏍🏍👍👍🎉🎉🎉
Thanks a bunch for subscribing, I greatly appreciate it. As I understand it you can plug in the PC 5 without making all the changes. You may get a check engine light, but Rottweiler also sells a dongle to turn off the light. Here is a link to the video I made on installing the air intake th-cam.com/video/r8moRkvblck/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9jU2V4qH_j-49su4
I have to agree with you, a great dual sportbike. I have 800 miles on my 2023, had it a month. So much fun on all surfaces and I am amazed what it will go thru and over. It handles everyrhing I find myself in which has been more than expected a number of times. And great at 60 to 70 when i need to get somewhere
I live in Colombia and looking for a great dual sport bike. You are a big guy I am a medium guy at about 5'10 and shrinking lol! We drive about an hour on twisties to get to the trails here. Do you think the bike would work for a guy my size with a shorter seat concept seat? From CO to Parker May this New Year be the best ever for you!
I just bought a 2023 701 and the only thing I've added is Rally pegs. The one time I've tipped it over I thought it was pretty light to pick up. Then again I traded a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R in on it so that may be why it seems so light. Only 200 miles on it so far but I'm pretty happy with it other than I can't see past my shoulders with stock mirrors.
Thanks for the video! Excellent production and review. So I have a Husky FE 501S and a Yamaha Tenere 700. I live in Wyoming. My favorite riding at 53 years old is BDR’S, trails in the Big Horn Mountains, Riding Utah in places such as the White Rim Trail, Lockhart Basin, and similar trails. Next year, I am riding the entire Colorado BDR. I will likely take the T7 for part of it (80%) and the 501 for the technical passes (20%). Two weeks ago, I was down in Escalante, Utah and road the Hole in the Rock, the 80 miles of Smokey Mountain Road down to Big Water, and the Cottonwood Canyon Road. Seems like the 701 might be the best bike for my riding. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions?
It seems like the 701 could replace both bikes and allow for easier logistics. Depending on your fitness level I’d say the 701 is just as good as the FE except a little heavier and if you have to pick it up a few times you might notice the difference. I’m 52 and don’t notice the weight while riding but certainly while picking it up. Fortunately I don’t find myself lifting it off the ground too often. I’ve taken the 701 on most of what you’ve listed and it never lets me down.
I don’t really worry about torque too much. Biggest thing is to use some loctite so they don’t back out on the trail. If I had to guess, I’d say I used about 55 pounds.
A factor in bike choice I don't hear about much about in recent years is matching a riders height/size, and weight to the machine. I remember a couple decades ago listening to the old timers discuss the subject, and it was very common for their methodology to include your height/size, weight, and age in choosing a bike. I believe there is some merit in that ideology. For example, if you look at the 690/701 platform from a dirtbike and offroad perspective, someone your size at 6'4"/240lbs is well matched to the machine. Of course there are big people who ride small bikes, and lightweight riders who are extremely talented and perform amazing stunts on big machines. I suppose what I am getting at is while the 690/701 if often viewed as a light weight adventure bike, it could also just as easily be suited as a dirtbike for big dudes.
@@upshiftingadventures4034 Indeed I am still here. Did about 50 miles on my 690 yesterday. I laughed when you talked about the steering stabilizer. Ive had some close calls on I-25 with death wobble. I bought the BPR stabilizer last week.
Love my 2023 690 , I’ve had several other dual sports and this is the king! Just got back from Colorado on the first of October, aspens we’re golden! The leaves here in the ozarks mountains should be peak in another week to 10 days
The rear abs is not on on map 2 and on my bike it stays on maybe cause of the fuell dongle... map 2 also allows wheelies and by taking off the tc controll everything is off and the front abs is usable but that can be taken of aswell
I’d have to disagree with you. When I am in map 2 my ABS is definitely still on unless I turn it off manually. My understanding is that map 2 changes the ignition curve to make the bike more suitable for off road riding. Map 2 also allows for some front wheel lift off in order to get over small obstacles. Turning off traction control allows for tire spin so that the bike is cutting power while ascending gravel or looses dirt and such, and also disables wheelie control. I could be wrong, but this is what I’ve encountered on my 701
None that I’ve noticed. I’m super happy with them. With the TKC 80’s I had a very spongy feeling when taking left hand turns. That cleared up with the 606’s
lol, I like the Nope. I have an ES 700. I agree for the most part. I hate the TC and electronics though since I ride a lot of hilly sand. My engine is also very noisy when I stop and restart for about 20 seconds. It's really weird. I'm told it has a hydraulic cam chain tensioner. I'm waiting to get my first 800 miles so I can have the dealer check it out at the first service. What handguards are you using if I may ask? I bought the Gas Gas ones and they are really kind of crappy. The plastics are held on with a wood screw. Kind of dumb if you ask me.
Great bike for sure. I replaced the factory flags with a set of Cycra hand guards and I’m really happy with them but if I have to do it again I’d probably go with the Barkbusters VPS guards.
@@upshiftingadventures4034ok thanks, I'll have to have my dealer check mine out then. If I go for a ride then stop or kill the bike and immediately start it. The engine after the restart is super loud for about 20-30 seconds and sounds like it's coming apart.
Great video
Thanks. Really appreciate tgat
A parts list would be awesome if you had time sir. Nice video. Thanks.
Absolutely, here are the upgrades I made to the bike so far.
1. Tekmo header with Arrow exhaust
2. Power Commander VI
3 Dyno Auto Tune
4. Dirt Tricks 48 tooth rear sprocket
5. Super Lite front sprocket (stock 16 tooth)
6. DID gold chain
7. Vanashe Case Saver, Fuel filler, Foot pegs, shifter and brake pedal
8. BRP chain guide
9. Outback Motortech crash bars.
Nice review I’ve had mine since 2022 but due to illness only done 150 miles here in the UK .I’m not fare from being able to start off-road riding again 🎉. With the power commander 5 do you still need to do the filter block off delete kit ect or leave it alone and just fit the power commander . I’ve subscribed as I think your style of video will help me a lot ,can you do a bolt on /taken off video if you haven’t already ( only just found your site ) 🏍🏍👍👍🎉🎉🎉
Thanks a bunch for subscribing, I greatly appreciate it. As I understand it you can plug in the PC 5 without making all the changes. You may get a check engine light, but Rottweiler also sells a dongle to turn off the light. Here is a link to the video I made on installing the air intake th-cam.com/video/r8moRkvblck/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9jU2V4qH_j-49su4
@@upshiftingadventures4034 thank you safe riding 👍
I agree with you about the gearing ! A bigger rear sprocket ✅
You sum it up well.
Thank you. I appreciate your watching the video.
I have to agree with you, a great dual sportbike. I have 800 miles on my 2023, had it a month. So much fun on all surfaces and I am amazed what it will go thru and over. It handles everyrhing I find myself in which has been more than expected a number of times. And great at 60 to 70 when i need to get somewhere
Yup, it’s one hell of a bike
Hell Yeah! I rode my 701 at Sand Flats, Moab (nothing flat about that place), and highways in between.
It’s an awesome ride! 🤘
I went down one tooth in the front and still rides smooth at 70 while giving a bit more pull at the bottom. I still get 55mpg.
I live in Colombia and looking for a great dual sport bike. You are a big guy I am a medium guy at about 5'10 and shrinking lol! We drive about an hour on twisties to get to the trails here. Do you think the bike would work for a guy my size with a shorter seat concept seat? From CO to Parker May this New Year be the best ever for you!
Yes, I think it would be just perfect for you. If it is too tall with a new seat on it, you can always get a lowering link for it as well.
Great vid! Mind if I ask who your suspension guy is?
Hitchcock industries in Denver
I just bought a 2023 701 and the only thing I've added is Rally pegs. The one time I've tipped it over I thought it was pretty light to pick up. Then again I traded a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R in on it so that may be why it seems so light. Only 200 miles on it so far but I'm pretty happy with it other than I can't see past my shoulders with stock mirrors.
Highway Dirtbikes handguards are the beefiest set you'll find, and have a trick flip out mirror option. You can kill two birds with one stone.
Thanks for the video! Excellent production and review. So I have a Husky FE 501S and a Yamaha Tenere 700. I live in Wyoming. My favorite riding at 53 years old is BDR’S, trails in the Big Horn Mountains, Riding Utah in places such as the White Rim Trail, Lockhart Basin, and similar trails. Next year, I am riding the entire Colorado BDR. I will likely take the T7 for part of it (80%) and the 501 for the technical passes (20%). Two weeks ago, I was down in Escalante, Utah and road the Hole in the Rock, the 80 miles of Smokey Mountain Road down to Big Water, and the Cottonwood Canyon Road. Seems like the 701 might be the best bike for my riding. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions?
It seems like the 701 could replace both bikes and allow for easier logistics. Depending on your fitness level I’d say the 701 is just as good as the FE except a little heavier and if you have to pick it up a few times you might notice the difference. I’m 52 and don’t notice the weight while riding but certainly while picking it up. Fortunately I don’t find myself lifting it off the ground too often. I’ve taken the 701 on most of what you’ve listed and it never lets me down.
Have you balanced your wheels ? Big difference on mine,I do it every tyre change,like butter after.
I haven’t done that but I will definitely give it a try on the next set of rubbers and see how it works out. Thanks for tip.
@@upshiftingadventures4034 it’s sweet !
Such a cool bike! What's the difference between enduro vs supermoto 701?
The Super Moto is designed or setup for street riding
When you installed the crash bars, do you recall the torque spec on the bolts? I have a set to install Thanks
I don’t really worry about torque too much. Biggest thing is to use some loctite so they don’t back out on the trail. If I had to guess, I’d say I used about 55 pounds.
A factor in bike choice I don't hear about much about in recent years is matching a riders height/size, and weight to the machine. I remember a couple decades ago listening to the old timers discuss the subject, and it was very common for their methodology to include your height/size, weight, and age in choosing a bike. I believe there is some merit in that ideology. For example, if you look at the 690/701 platform from a dirtbike and offroad perspective, someone your size at 6'4"/240lbs is well matched to the machine.
Of course there are big people who ride small bikes, and lightweight riders who are extremely talented and perform amazing stunts on big machines. I suppose what I am getting at is while the 690/701 if often viewed as a light weight adventure bike, it could also just as easily be suited as a dirtbike for big dudes.
Just found your channel. I love my KTM 690 SMCR with knobbies. Its me, PATSOC.
What’s up bro. Of course it’s PATSOC, I knew as soon as I saw the handle 😂😂😂. Still in Colorado?
@@upshiftingadventures4034 Indeed I am still here. Did about 50 miles on my 690 yesterday. I laughed when you talked about the steering stabilizer. Ive had some close calls on I-25 with death wobble. I bought the BPR stabilizer last week.
@canklemedkits3772 be interested to hear what you think of the BPR
Great bike I have the super moto version ❤
Yeah, I am super happy with it.
Love my 2023 690 , I’ve had several other dual sports and this is the king! Just got back from Colorado on the first of October, aspens we’re golden! The leaves here in the ozarks mountains should be peak in another week to 10 days
Fantastic. That’s the beauty of these bikes.
The rear abs is not on on map 2 and on my bike it stays on maybe cause of the fuell dongle... map 2 also allows wheelies and by taking off the tc controll everything is off and the front abs is usable but that can be taken of aswell
I’d have to disagree with you. When I am in map 2 my ABS is definitely still on unless I turn it off manually. My understanding is that map 2 changes the ignition curve to make the bike more suitable for off road riding. Map 2 also allows for some front wheel lift off in order to get over small obstacles. Turning off traction control allows for tire spin so that the bike is cutting power while ascending gravel or looses dirt and such, and also disables wheelie control. I could be wrong, but this is what I’ve encountered on my 701
@@upshiftingadventures4034 have readen my manual and have had the bike for 2years euro5
Any issue with the front 606 ? Such as uneven ware.
None that I’ve noticed. I’m super happy with them. With the TKC 80’s I had a very spongy feeling when taking left hand turns. That cleared up with the 606’s
lol, I like the Nope. I have an ES 700. I agree for the most part. I hate the TC and electronics though since I ride a lot of hilly sand. My engine is also very noisy when I stop and restart for about 20 seconds. It's really weird. I'm told it has a hydraulic cam chain tensioner. I'm waiting to get my first 800 miles so I can have the dealer check it out at the first service. What handguards are you using if I may ask? I bought the Gas Gas ones and they are really kind of crappy. The plastics are held on with a wood screw. Kind of dumb if you ask me.
Great bike for sure. I replaced the factory flags with a set of Cycra hand guards and I’m really happy with them but if I have to do it again I’d probably go with the Barkbusters VPS guards.
@@upshiftingadventures4034 gotcha thanks. Any engine noise issues?
No, not really.
@@upshiftingadventures4034ok thanks, I'll have to have my dealer check mine out then. If I go for a ride then stop or kill the bike and immediately start it. The engine after the restart is super loud for about 20-30 seconds and sounds like it's coming apart.
Yeah, that’s probably not right 😂
What rear rack do you have installed?
I have the Tusk rack on mine. If you’re not familiar with them they are an in house brand of Rocky Mountain ATV MC. Made in America.
Can you completely dissable ABS both front and rear, or only the rear ABS?
Try Pirelli MT 21's , they are magic on and off road!
Good tip. Thanks, I’ll look in to those
It would’ve been a unicorn if it was made by Honda or Suzuki
Hmm, not sure how maker would influence the status of the bike, but I think that it could certainly be called a Unicorn. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
Its a good bike only if you dont put luggage on it.
Agree
Oil pressure light 😂
I see 342 lbs wet, not over 400 lbs...
Yes indeed but I’m fairly sure I stated 400 loaded down with gear.
@@upshiftingadventures4034you carry 60 pounds of gear?
@beer3029 yeah. A lot.
@@beer302960lbs isn't a whole lot when you're traveling dude.
That seat is like divorce court. Painful!!
For sure. But the seat concepts seat fixes that right up