AI Damage2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Slave cylinder failed at 431 miles resulting in complete loss of clutch function while stopped at controlled intersection, causing bike to lurch, and stall across limit line.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,719 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the 701 Supermoto has 0 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc
has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain 2018, 2019 and 2020 motorcycles listed above pertaining to the clutch slave cylinder. On affected motorcycles there is a…
- During the course of quality controls, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc has found that the…
During the course of quality controls, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc has found that the tolerances between the decompression weight and decompression screw (marked in blue) are not in specification on select…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (100%), stalls while driving (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto?
NHTSA lists 2 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.