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      02-18-2020, 02:29 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by zx10guy View Post
Point being, the tech has been around and working well for years. It really astounds me that the tech that has been around in performance motorcycles for years have yet or is just appearing in automobiles. The different riding modes for the RR has been around since it's introduction in 2009. Yes, tech such as what we're talking about are introduced in the flagship products. But eventually trickle down to other models in the brand. No different than what happens with automobiles.

The list above doesn't account for the latest updates to the RR which includes electronic suspension damping which first appeared in the HP1 and is now standard on all RRs. The suspension is adjusted based on various things happening with the bike at the time to include lean angle, speed, throttle position, and any differential in wheel speeds. I can tell you first hand the system works very well as I've experienced it on track.
Agreed on all points here, but I'm also wondering if the issue is that the tech is still not "cost effective" to trickle into the lower models. Quotes around that because I'm sure it's less an issue of being cost prohibitive and moreso effecting their profit margin.

Btw, somewhat off topic but how do you like your s1k? Any weird annoyances or oddities to note? Is the Seating position demanding at all after extended periods of time?
I've been on the fence between a few bikes, this was one of them

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