RUST magazine: RUST#37
2019 Beta Enduro's tested, GS Trophy 2018, Honda Africa Twin, Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro ridden, Husqvarna FE350 Long termer, Project Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, Triumph Street Twin update, Zard Exhaust , kit reviews and loads more!
2019 Beta Enduro's tested, GS Trophy 2018, Honda Africa Twin, Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro ridden, Husqvarna FE350 Long termer, Project Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, Triumph Street Twin update, Zard Exhaust , kit reviews and loads more!
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adventure<br />
w<br />
enduro taster, the big Italian continued<br />
to impress while negotiating tight<br />
turning circles, weaving through cones<br />
and crossing narrow planks. Steering<br />
the bike with weight distribution<br />
through knees and the pegs – i.e.<br />
proper off-road riding technique – it’s<br />
all surprisingly manageable. And the 19”<br />
Pirelli Scorpion Rally shod wire-spoked<br />
front wheel certainly adds to its prowess<br />
in the dirt.<br />
My only slight gripe is the clutch<br />
is a little heavy for extended periods<br />
of real nadgery riding like this, but<br />
honestly how often are you going to be<br />
negotiating these types of obstacles on<br />
a maxi-adventure bike? That said, it’s<br />
nice to know you could.<br />
SOPHISTICATED!<br />
The ride height has been slightly<br />
jacked-up over the road version and<br />
offers over 200mm of suspension<br />
travel – right in the ballpark for such a<br />
model. The suspension by Sachs feels<br />
quality, it’s semi-active (called ‘Skyhook’<br />
by Ducati) featuring the electronically<br />
controlled monoshock on the rear<br />
which can ride soft or firm depending<br />
on ride mode but as well stiffens up for<br />
the big hits – and even has a stopper<br />
incorporated into the final stroke to<br />
prevent the big bike overwhelming<br />
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