Australian Motorcyclist – June 2017

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along and max sets the preload on the
highest setting. Max could be a little
too much for some short-legged riders
on the Rallye X as the already high seat
is pumped up that little extra, which
could have you on tippy toes.
Dynamic ESA Next Generation is
pre-set to Road from Rain, Road and
Dynamic modes. At the press of a
convenient handlebar button you can
switch to Dynamic, a sportier set-up in
the Rain and Road riding modes. The
tighter damping variant Dynamic is
pre-set in Dynamic and Dynamic Pro.
Meanwhile the riding modes Enduro
and Enduro Pro are set to the Enduro
damper setting, geared towards off-
road conditions.
On the Rallye X, BMW is calling the
new suspension, “Sports” suspension.
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longer spring struts and therefore
longer spring travel give improved ride
stability for off-road use.
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both experienced and inexperienced
off-road motorcyclists who want to
convert suspension reserves into more
performance without overtaxing the
motorcycle or themselves. Heavy
and tall riders will appreciate the
advantages of this spare capacity


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