Boog's Review of the 2020 R and GT

Boog said:

What you write here is exactly my thought when I started the review. I do not appreciate all the electronics knowing full well other will. That is what makes our motorcycle world great I think; many different opinions.
I do wish they had a basic version though for those of us who prefer the bike without the "gee-wizardly" stuff.

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warp9.9 said:

Good write Boog I to am not quite sure of all the gadgetry either way I am just wondering how much more of a electrical nightmare (if any) is going to creep in. I am also wondering on Tuning with all this extra stuff is it going to make it so only piggyback electronics can be used to tune it? I know time will tell and I surely hope everything designed into these new monsters are not affected by electrical gremlins. Just wait until people start cutting wires for their backyard fixes yep at 22k for a bike 31k depending on the state and its taxes out the door for the TFC I will ride my 07 for a while and watch. Heck the 07 might be my last big bike as I am not getting any younger

I also would want to wait until they finish designing the rear end of the bike

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RocketEd said:

Thanks for the feedback. On the 1290 KTMs the gas cap will unlock within certain time if FOB is present and functioning properly. Some have had issues - apparently with electronic interference in some locations.
I was imagining a worst case scenario with the fork lock. It's locked, your FOB battery is dead - can you still unlock it by waking the bike up using the antenna under the fender.

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Daytonastar said:

When you use the ‘under fender’ get out of jail trick, it allows the ignition on. The steering lock automatically comes off at that point anyway, so it’s not a separate action as such.

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warp9.9 said:

Good write Boog I to am not quite sure of all the gadgetry either way I am just wondering how much more of a electrical nightmare (if any) is going to creep in. I am also wondering on Tuning with all this extra stuff is it going to make it so only piggyback electronics can be used to tune it? I know time will tell and I surely hope everything designed into these new monsters are not affected by electrical gremlins. Just wait until people start cutting wires for their backyard fixes yep at 22k for a bike 31k depending on the state and its taxes out the door for the TFC I will ride my 07 for a while and watch. Heck the 07 might be my last big bike as I am not getting any younger

I also would want to wait until they finish designing the rear end of the bike

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Boog said:

With the added gadgets, it adds more risk in my book.

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Mighty Mouse said:

Very good review Boog. I think I have the fever. Somebody help me!

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stollydriver said:

The new bikes feel like you are sitting on them whereas the original - you feel like a part of the bike.

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Dr.D said:

Bikers afraid of risks? Surely not!

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