It took just a few metres of road to realise that this model is substantially different to anything else on the market; including the Multistrada.
its extremely agile handling and the instantaneously smooth engine pickup blew me away.
It had proven a master of slow speeds, but now the wick was set to be turned up and the bike’s true potential was going to be unleashed on one of Europe’s best mountain passes.
the punch from the XR’s motor proved a treat to utilise; simply keeping the gearbox in second and screaming the motor up to its limiter before repeating the process once more. The bike’s instant burst of energy from just over 1000rpm is addictive, along with the deep burble which emits from the standard end-can.
It didn’t matter what speed you pitched the bike into a corner, it dealt with all that came its way and challenged you for more. Road imperfections were absorbed effortlessly by the long travel suspension
one thing I did notice was how the pegs would become buzzy at higher revs; eradicated by simply short-shifting to the next gear, though this didn’t cure the shaking rearward view from the mirrors.
I found myself liking this motorcycle more and more, to the extent that I now consider it one of the best road-focussed bikes I’ve ever ridden.
it is the ultimate compromise between sports and touring
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