The system automatically regulates the damping and spring preload of the struts depending on riding conditions and load of your bike, and offers the highest level of comfort and traction on a wide variety of surfaces, when cornering. Nonetheless, the essential earthy boxer characteristics are still preserved. Variation of the intake valve stroke and asynchronous valve opening. An increase in engine displacement brings you even more performance — pumping out 136 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. It prefers long sweeping curves and highway miles to tighter, sportier roads. An increase in engine displacement brings you even more performance — pumping out 136 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. Time to trust the bike.
The valve shaft diameter is 5. While the Enduro Pro ride mode let the rear spin, it was easy to modulate for the best traction. The initial bite is smooth, and the adjustable lever ramps up the grasp on the 320mm front discs on an as-needed basis. As in all other versions, a newly designed model inscription is applied here. Optimised oil supply and piston base cooling. Injection is via new twin-jet injection valves that support even greater refinement and further improved emission levels.
And it does it well. Further, a new two-profile intake cam optimizes performance. These efforts pay off with a claimed 136 horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 105 pound-feet of torque at 6,250 rpm. These functions can also be used without the need to install an app. Exhaust gas purification is taken care of by a closed-loop catalytic converter controlled by an oxygen sensor. I sought the help of one of the ride leaders and he was unable to unlock them either.
As such, a total spectrum covering a height difference of 80 mm is offered between the lowest and highest seat variant ex works. This touring bike provides maximum freedom to the passengers. Other technical changes to the engine relate to the camshaft drive — now taken care of by a toothed chain previously a roller chain — an optimised oil supply, twin-jet injection valves and a new exhaust system. In other words, it flopped into the corner. The seat is quite comfortable and good for many hours. Photo credit: Kevin Wing The rain comes Soon after we finished our break, we descended from the mountains and the road became less twisty. Filling the tank and seeing the fuel computer report 320+ miles range always made me smile.
Whether you are on flat surfaces or steep slopes, the cruise keeps the speed where you set it. Once again the riding became a bit spirited. I used this section to test handling at speed. You can sit on the bike for a long time in all types of weather and the ride would still be pleasant. Pure elegance radiates with the Style Exclusive, while individualists use the Option 719 Stardust metallic to create a unique look. Group riding requires you to stay in and keep up with the group.
Otherwise, the lights will stay on and coming back to a dead battery is a possibility. The high torque curve and the irresistible power with fewer gear changes quickly become indispensable companions. Once the extension was folded out, I left it there for the duration of the test. It is stripped of some of its comfort and focuses more on performance. .
We spent a 200-mile day riding a wide variety of terrain. Thanks to a larger displacement and more power with more efficiency, your riding pleasure intensifies mile upon mile. Ground clearance and grip are both excellent, even with hard panniers fitted, however I felt like the bike understeered slightly mid-turn, and lacked a little feel on corner entry on the brakes compared to forks. Axial shift of the intake camshaft means the intake valves are activated by either the partial-load or the full-load cam, depending on load and engine speed. By means of intervention in the engine control, drive torque is reduced during braking so as to make full use of the braking power at the rear wheel.
This provides benefits in particular in terms of overall weight due to the omission of numerous bolt connections and sealing surfaces, but also in terms of the torsional response of the unit as a whole. I also would expect to see this bike updated with the 1250 motor sooner than later. I found this task to be a bit too confusing to attempt while riding down a slick mountain road trying to keep up with the rest of our group. I switched the bike into rain mode and attempted to turn the heated grips up a notch or two. The Road setting provides a softer, plusher ride while Dynamic delivers a more taut sporting feel. Expect to see style everywhere you look. Other optional items are available separately.