Left: The R 1300 R has a new inverted fork and lighter wheels. The Excellence package includes the Sport brake option. Right: A 6.5-inch TFT display is paired with the Multi-Controller wheel to manage settings. The handlebar position is adjustable.
because they have a bearing on the riding experience. Dynamic Suspension Adjustment, for example, makes real- time adjustments based on conditions, including not only front / rear damping but also spring rate. It also automatically adjusts rear preload when a passenger, luggage, or both are added. DSA minimizes fork dive, all but eliminates rear- end squat under acceleration, and keeps the chassis stable and the contact patches in contact with the pavement regardless of road conditions or rider inputs.
Back home I ride an R 1200 GS, and on the same press launch where I tested the R 1300 R, I also tested the R 1300 RT. My GS and the RT are taller, cushier bikes that spoil the rider with wind protection, spacious cockpits,
Revised ergonomics give the R 1300 R a more engaging riding position, but it’ s still comfortable enough for all-day rides.
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