the eyeballs out of your head . Well , it ’ s that sort of motorbike . I adore this machine . As stated , it ’ s tall . It has a longer wheelbase than the R models , but shorter than the model we tested in 2016 , and offers 150mm of fork travel up front , and 150mm at the rear , and coupled with three riding modes that affect ride , traction , and braking . So , why is it so good ? Well , all that tech works - of course it does , it ’ s a BMW - and it works superbly , and its all easy to adjust on the fly . Along with cruise control , and a superbly clinical clutchless autoblipper , both up and down the gears , the riding pleasure is little short of wizardry . The Brembos do an incredible job on the front – linear , no surprises , and brutally , smoothly , efficient . With a two-position adjustable windscreen , rider comfort is assured with legs low and uncramped , and a touringstyle rise to the handlebars with no weightbearing on the wrists , I found myself doing a 400km day and got off wanting more . No headaches , less buffeting , great support in the seat , and superbike performance . Hell , yes .
TWISTY PERFORMANCE Astonishingly , to me at any rate , it is more nimble in the fast twisting stuff than even my beloved speed triple , and that ’ s no idle statement . I find the drop-in to be effortless , and thrilling - as you move through quite a
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