Husqvarna 701 Enduro vs KTM 390 Enduro R
Two enduro bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
0.00 s
Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | Husqvarna701 Enduro | KTM390 Enduro R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | LC4 single cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC | Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 692.7 cc | 398.7 cc |
| Power | 74 hp at 8,000 rpm | 45 hp at 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 73.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm | 39 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.47 hp/kg | 0.27 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 158 kg | 166 kg |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR 48 mm, 250 mm | WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 230 mm |
| Front adjustability | Fully adjustable | Compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR monoshock, 250 mm | WP APEX monoshock, 230 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Fully adjustable | Preload and rebound |
| Front brake | 300 mm, axial 2-piston | 285 mm, axial 2-piston |
| ABS | Cornering ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 935 mm | 890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1476 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 9 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.3 L/100 km | 3.5 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 302 km | 257 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €12,149 | €6,299 |
| Service interval | 10,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 20,000 km | 20,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | LCD | TFT |
| Ride modes | No | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | No | Yes |
Verdict
The Husqvarna 701 Enduro wins this comparison comfortably, 59.4 points to 47.7.
The gap of 11.7 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 701 Enduro takes 14.9 points out of the 390 Enduro R. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.
On the road the 701 Enduro is the quicker machine: 74 hp and 73.5 Nm moving 158 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 166 kg for the 390 Enduro R. That is 0.47 hp per kilo playing 0.27.
The 390 Enduro R costs €6,299, which leaves €5,850 in your pocket against the 701 Enduro at €12,149. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 390 Enduro R and 10,000 km on the 701 Enduro.
Better for city and commuting
KTM 390 Enduro R
A 890 mm seat, 257 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
74 hp pushing 158 kg with WP XPLOR 48 mm up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
KTM 390 Enduro R
257 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro or the KTM 390 Enduro R?
- The Husqvarna 701 Enduro. It carries 0.47 hp per kilo (74 hp, 158 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 Enduro R (45 hp, 166 kg).
- Is the Husqvarna 701 Enduro cheaper than the KTM 390 Enduro R?
- The KTM 390 Enduro R is cheaper at €6,299 list, €5,850 less than the Husqvarna 701 Enduro at €12,149.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The KTM 390 Enduro R. Its 890 mm seat is 45 mm lower than the Husqvarna 701 Enduro, and at 166 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the 701 Enduro or the 390 Enduro R?
- The KTM 390 Enduro R, which scores 7.7 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Husqvarna 701 Enduro counters with cornering ABS and traction control.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The Husqvarna 701 Enduro: 302 km from its 13 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 257 km for the KTM 390 Enduro R.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The Husqvarna 701 Enduro, scoring 59.4 of 100 against 47.7 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.