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32 <strong>SuperBike</strong> BMW R 900 XR the bike feels petty and if anything I’m sure this will get put into the 900 GS which cannot be too far away considering everyone else is into the 900 class now. The two new models currently set the technological benchmark in the mid-range segment with their high-quality standard equipment (Connectivity, LED all round as standard) and their wide range of optional extras – in some cases unique in this class (including Adaptive Cornering Light, Keyless Ride, Dynamic ESA, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, ABS Pro, engine drag torque control (MSR), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and RDC. In addition to the standard anti-hopping clutch, the new F 900 R and F 900 XR is fitted with engine drag torque control (MSR) for the first time. It prevents the rear wheel from slipping as a result of abrupt throttling or downshifting, thereby ensuring even greater safety, I tried this a few times with very hard braking and sudden down shifts and the automatic blipping of the throttle . Two standard riding modes, ASC and ABS. Riding modes Pro with DTC, ABS Pro, DBC and MSR as ex works options. The new F 900 R and F 900 XR already offer the “Rain” and “Road” riding modes as standard. The standard trim also includes ABS and ASC Automatic Stability Control, which can be disengaged. With “Riding Modes Pro” as an ex works option, the sporty characteristics of the new F 900 R and F 900 XR can be experienced even more intensively. The additional riding modes “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Pro”, Dynamic Traction Control DTC and banking capable ABS Pro are available, along with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and the new engine drag torque control (MSR). As with the GS models in the F Series, the new F 900 R and F 900 XR make use of a steel bridge frame that integrates the engine as a load-bearing element and a fuel tank that is now back in its classic position in front of the rider. Front suspension is upside-down telescopic fork and at the rear a double-sided swinging arm with central BMW R 900 R suspension strut. The pre load is automatically adjusted with a click on the left button as most other BMW’s on the road nowadays. Fuel tank capacity is 13 and 15,5 litres on the various two bikes and this should comfortably give over 300kms range ridden normally. The fuel consumption was epic, none of us got over 5l per 100 and we did not go slow. Another nice safety feature is the adaptive cornering light with powerful LED lighting all round. Braking is obviously ABS and the suspension on both was quite firm but sporty. But what is the XR like to ride?
BMW R 900 R Penny Sterley - the head of BMW Motorrad SA BMW R 900 XR through the Cradle twisties The Husqvarna West dealership was started in 2018; it is privately owned and managed. A first of it’s kind Husqvarna concept store was built and opened in May 2019. West is the only dedicated Husqvarna concept store on the can Afri- continent. info@husqvarnawest.co.za • 010 443 3776 • Cnr Hendrik Potgieter Rd & Zandvliet Rd, Little Falls, Roodepoort, Johannesburg • www.husqvarnawest.co.za The dealership is located in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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