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Enduro mode on 2013 RT?

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#1 ·
Has anyone seen a R1200RT with enduro mode as on option? If so, what is this for and what does it do?
 
#4 · (Edited)
"Enduro" refers to an off-road sport. The RT is a street bike. The 2013 hexhead RT does not have modes. The answer to your question has to be "No".

Google "enduro ASC" for a description of it's function on a 2013+ wethead GS.

Automatic Stability Control on the RT aims to prevent rear wheel spin. It can be switched off on the 2013 hexhead RT, but has no modes.

The wethead RT's have Rain, Road and (optional) Dynamic modes. which, besides changing on throttle and suspension response, also adjust ASC response.
From the manual:
Riding mode selection
Three riding modes enable the motorcycle's characteristics to adapt to the prevailing weather
conditions, the road and traffic, and the rider's style of riding:
RAIN
ROAD
with Pro driving modes OE DYNAMIC

Each riding mode affects the behavior of the motorcycle in a
different way. The ASC can be switched off in each mode; the
explanations below always refer to what happens when the system is switched on.
The last selected riding mode is reactivated automatically after the ignition is
switched off and on again.
The following rule always applies: the more dynamic the selected
mode, the less assistance there is from the ASC.
Therefore, consider the following when selecting the riding mode: the more dynamic
the setting, the greater are the demands on the skill of the rider!

Throttle response:
In RAIN modes: restrained
In ROAD modes: direct
with Pro driving modes OE
In DYNAMIC mode: dynamic

RAIN mode
The ASC system intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel
from spinning. On road surfaces with high to medium grip (dry
and wet asphalt to dry cobblestones) the motorcycle remains
very stable; movements of the tail are clearly perceptible only on
slippery road surfaces (wet bitumen or wet cobblestones).

ROAD mode
The point at which the ASC system intervenes is later than in
RAIN mode. On road surfaces with high to medium grip (dry
and wet asphalt to dry cobblestones) the motorcycle remains
stable. Slight rear-wheel drift is perceptible. Movements of the
tail are clearly perceptible on slippery road surfaces (wet bitumen
or wet cobblestones).

with Pro driving modes OE
DYNAMIC mode
DYNAMIC mode is the most sports-performance mode.
The point at which the ASC system intervenes is even later,
which means that even on dry asphalt drifting is possible under
sharp acceleration when cornering.

I believe there are plans to increase cornering stability in a few years using lean angle sensors. The current sensors seem to detect mainly wheel spin.

I do not expect to ever see an "enduro" mode on an RT.
 
#8 ·
Something is definitely wrong with this picture!!! Anybody ever seen "official" documentation referring to R120RT? First time for me!! :)

If that is in error (R120RT), what else is in error?

 
#6 ·
Well, I guess if you have the sticker, you've got the bike, and a unique feature. Or a typo. Perhaps you can test it for us and report on the results. Or ask your dealer. Perhaps they can explain why you have an R120RT. I didn't know BMW made that small of an engine. Or that the 90th anniversary paint and gold forks were a zero cost option.
 
#10 ·
Since i have no idea of this mode I would not say NO.

However I know that dealer well and they are not the best or even close to it. I would not take a bicycle to them.

Try Keller Bros down in Lancaster PA if you are looking and in this area. They used to be Trans Am.
 
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