Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 maintenance schedule & recalls

2018–2026

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals
Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

21V792000 · Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Slave Cylinder affects 2020

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.

21V627000 · Structure:Motorcycle:Fairing/Cowling/Windscreen:Mounting Fasteners/Hardware affects 2020

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Husqvarna Motorcycle 701 Vitpilen and 2019-2020 701 Svartpilen motorcycles. The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be positioned incorrectly, possibly resulting in a loose rear axle nut, causing the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and realign the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm, and inspect the tightness of the rear wheel axle collar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2106.

20V170000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump affects 2020

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen and 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.

Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and Husqvarna Motorcycle Dealers will replace the affected fuel tank, install new gaskets, and update software for proper fuel calibration, free of charge. Owners will be notified to take their motorcycles to a Husqvarna Motorcycle North America, Inc. (HMNA) dealership for repairs. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090. HMNA's number for this recall is HTB2012.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Husqvarna Svartpilen 701?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2018–2026).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Husqvarna Svartpilen 701?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2018–2026).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Husqvarna Svartpilen 701?

Service every 12 months for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2018–2026).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Husqvarna Svartpilen 701?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2018–2026).