BMW XR.... My what a bike

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Ok I managed to get my self a little ride today, had a good day and managed to sell three machines, 8)
So I took the XR home via a small detour lol... Holy F***, does this thing motor, turns, feels planted, all in all a very good machine.
Same engine as in mine, full engine maps/modes, suspension modes, the full monty. I think this is going to be a good seller :)

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Awesome Frankie, glad you got on it at last!
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Looks fecking rubbish :D
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^^^^ (rolf) (shocked)
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The review in Bike magazine this month is very very good. It's now on my radar :). I need to find a BMW dealer over here for a test methinks.
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How much are they going for?
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Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
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There's a good review of the spec on here:-

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Kwacky wrote:How much are they going for?
About £12500 plus lots of options I think.
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I could finally see myself with a BMW now they have one with symmetrical head lights 8-|

But seriously, after the NZ tour, I'm rather keen on moving to this type of bike in the future.
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Blade wrote:Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extra
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kiwikrasher wrote:
Blade wrote:Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extra
Is it standard or optional ?
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I notice it has a steering damper which on a bike with such lazy geometry compared to a sportsbike I m quite surprised at tbh.

Duke does the Multi need a Steering Damper ?
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I've had one slapper from the SX so far.

That woke me up :D
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Don't like the exhaust on it, too low IMO but I guess that's to allow use of panniers.

This Akrapovic can just launched for it would look good though.

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Blade wrote:I notice it has a steering damper which on a bike with such lazy geometry compared to a sportsbike I m quite surprised at tbh.

Duke does the Multi need a Steering Damper ?
I've never felt the need for one. I'm not the fastest rider i know but I do like to get a move on now and again.
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I was just wondering if the multi had an SD as standard Duke, which I guess it doesn't which makes sense as I'm surprised the XR needs one tbh. Its a heavy bike with lazy steering geometry and a long wheelbase it should be a very stable by design.
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Blade wrote:
kiwikrasher wrote:
Blade wrote:Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extra
Is it standard or optional ?

I'm guessing optional
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D6 wrote:
Blade wrote:
kiwikrasher wrote: Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extra
Is it standard or optional ?

I'm guessing optional
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I see it now its in enlarge print for old codgers too read. Why didn't you do it like that first time ;)
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