fred_jb
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Well the 2017 bike has something they are calling Dynamic ESA "Next Generation", which will be a pretty meaningless title once the next version is released! I can't find any technical white papers or similar describing how it works, just this video which does not go into much detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr9jRc4b-YU
So, I think we can probably assume that these bikes don't have adjustable spring rate, which is a shame as it seems like good technology. However, the combination of the front and rear sensors, fast acting damping adjustment, plus the auto levelling seems to do a very good job, and in my case I particularly appreciate how well it handles two-up riding as I have had problems coping with a pillion on previous bikes.
So, I think we can probably assume that these bikes don't have adjustable spring rate, which is a shame as it seems like good technology. However, the combination of the front and rear sensors, fast acting damping adjustment, plus the auto levelling seems to do a very good job, and in my case I particularly appreciate how well it handles two-up riding as I have had problems coping with a pillion on previous bikes.