Kiwi Rider August Vol.1 2026 | Page 42

weight less fuel approx.) for mainly a screen and hand guards seems a bit much … Both bikes have 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, the correct size for all adventure bikes. The braking is of similar performance even though the KTM has a 320mm front disc which seems like a little over-kill but, in use doesn’ t feel excessively strong. The smaller 270mm front disc on the Suzuki has a little more initial bite. Both machines have 240mm rear discs with matching feel and strength.
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