Husqvarna
701 Café Racer Spied
The
Husqvarna 701 Café Racer, following the naming convention established by
Husky’s 701 Supermoto concept, will be yet another new Husky model using a KTM
powerplant. On the Supermoto, the 690 cc Single claims 67 hp and we expect frame
of the KTM 690 Duke.
Even
accounting for the rider’s load, the prototype’s tail is lower and flatter than
on the Duke, which means a new subframe. Rear suspension travel appears to be
considerably reduced. The engine appears identical, but the muffler lies under
the belly instead of rising up towards the tail. The Duke’s handlebar is
replaced by clip-ons mounted at the same level as the upper triple clamp for a
more aggressive forward reach.
The
frame, engine, radiator, swingarm, wheels and front fender appear to be
straight off of the Duke, but some of that may change before the 701 Café Racer
is ready for production. The bike being tested here is clearly in unfinished
prototype form. Check out the overly large footpeg mounts drilled to
accommodate various positions as engineers hone in on the best setup.
Source
: motorcycle.com
