11-22-2016, 03:40 PM
(11-22-2016, 01:10 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: The newest BMW bikes have electronic overrides which limit engine rpm until the bike reaches a certain mileage, for break-in purposes. Is that corporate overreach, or does it protect BMW's ability to reduce warranty claims? Regardless, it's probably something we'll see more of.Yes, I mentioned this a little while ago and appreciate you confirming it. It protects the engine, no? I noticed after I picked up my F800GS after the first service that it was noticeably more responsive to the throttle. GREAT bike. That Rotax is a fantastic engine.
I'll be buying a new bike in the next few weeks, most likely a G 310R BMW, with ABS. My superbike does not have it, my track bike does not have it, and nearly all the time, it's disabled on my BMW. But for the average guy or gal on the street, who has never raced or ridden the dirt, you better believe it's a good idea.
ABS can be stripped from any bike quite easily, BTW. The lever on my GS is stupidly mushy but I am used to it now, and with 9 inches of suspension travel, that's not a bad thing anyway, I would certainly not want to have the strong initial bite I have with my regular streetbikes, CB1100 included.