701 is the new 690

2017 Husqvarna 701 Enduro

Husky has introduced the 2017 model with improved engine derived from the KTM Duke. The engine is supposdly smoother, revs higher and puts out more power.  KTM has not announced the 2017 690 ER yet, but if it stays the same, the Husky is the way to go.

Safari tanks for the Husky are still nowhere to be found event hough they were mounted in show bikes back when the bike was launched. The Huskys frame even has tabs for them which the KTM frame hasn't. If the tanks ever materialize there is even more going for the Husky over KTM. I predict the KTM 690 ER will phased out in two years.

EDIT
It seems that KTM 690 is the same as last year so for some reason KTM wants to direct the sales towards Husky.