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Husqvarna · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

701 Supermoto

Library entry covers 2016-2024

36 factory 50 guideline

Published source

Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2016 Owner's Manual, Service schedule (ManualsLib 1459618 pages 70-73)

Factory source. Covers 2016 Owner's Manual (Art. no. 3402073en); catalog row 2016-2024, later model years not checked.

86 items for a 2024 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, hydraulic
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2024 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

9 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 6,200 mi or 12 months

25 items

Antifreeze and coolant level (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Drainage hoses (empty)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Electrical system (check function)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Engine oil and oil filter (change), oil screens (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Fault memory (read out with diagnostics tool)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi). Read out again after the final test ride.
Final check and test ride

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Hoses and sleeves (check for cracking, leaks and routing)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year.
Moving parts (grease and check for smooth operation)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Radiator fan (check function)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Screws and nuts (check for tightness)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Fuel pressure (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year.
Fuel screen (change)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Hydraulic clutch fluid level (check and correct)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year.
Chain tension (check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide (check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year.
Shock absorber and fork (check for leaks)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi). Fork and shock service as needed, depending on use.
Steering head bearing play (check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Brake discs (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Brake lines (check for damage and leakage)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Foot brake lever free travel (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Front and rear brake fluid level (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi). Changed in the two-year column.
Front and rear brake linings (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Spoke tension and rim run-out (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Tire condition and air pressure (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year. Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Cables (check for damage and routing)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi) or every year.

Every 6,200 mi

7 items

CO adjustment (check with diagnostics tool)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi).
Headlight setting (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi). Also once after 1,000 km (620 mi).
Valve clearance (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi).
Air filter (change), air filter box (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi).
Fork leg dust boots (clean)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi).
Swingarm bearing (check)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi).
Wheel bearing play (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every 10,000 km (6,200 mi).

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

4 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,400 mi

1 item

Spark plugs (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every 20,000 km (12,400 mi).

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

7 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Clutch fluid (change)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every two years.
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Front and rear brake fluid (change)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, required work (printed pp.68-70; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every 20,000 km (12,400 mi), every year, every two years): every two years.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

4 items

Coolant (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Service schedule, recommended work (printed p.71; columns: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 10,000 km (6,200 mi), every year, every four years): every four years.
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.