Motorcycle Explorer Nov 2015 Issue 8 | Page 158

Suspension WP is on the go with this one and the suspension is adjusted from the control panel on the dash. You have several settings that are single rider, single rider and gear, rider and pillion, rider, pillion and gear for the load settings. The WP semi active suspension looks at what type of surface you’re on and will adjust as you go too. There are several settings in the damping mode that are Sport, Street, Comfort and Off Road. The front forks are 48mm WP Semi-active suspension and a WP Semi-active suspension monoshock at the rear. It was great to see a high grade protection sheath behind the monoshock to stop all the crap from back tyre being flicked all over your spring!The front forks are protected by an integrated front mud guard that molds around the forks. There is an absolute host of electronic stuff going on as you ride around with a grin on your face. The ride is smooth and solid and all this technology just simply feels part of the ride. I suppose when something like that is doing its job then Nice job KTM.