Anyone swapped their early R1M for a post 20 model R1M? What are the differences please?
mikef4uk
What specific area of differences are you looking at? From a mechanical standpoint, I would say the difference is very minor. If you are looking at features, then there are going to be significant differences from let's say a 2015 and 2023 R1M.
I, too, am interested in knowing the difference between the 1st gen and 2nd gen electronic suspension, coming from a 2016 R1M perspective, with slight suspension F.O.M.O...
I, also wonder if the algorithm is changed for the optional "Ohlins Mechatronic Electronic Damper" SD043, which I installed last year and urge anybody interested in upgrading their steering damper, to buy this for your R1M versus the SD047 with manual adjusters, because the OEM damper is garbage, and the SD043 is electronically controlled (just like the suspension and already has the program algorithm in the ECU. I have not experienced one speed wobble (front end shakes) since upgrading, and that is both on and off the track:
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I, also wonder if the algorithm is changed for the optional "Ohlins Mechatronic Electronic Damper" SD043, which I installed last year and urge anybody interested in upgrading their steering damper, to buy this for your R1M versus the SD047 with manual adjusters, because the OEM damper is garbage, and the SD043 is electronically controlled (just like the suspension and already has the program algorithm in the ECU. I have not experienced one speed wobble (front end shakes) since upgrading, and that is both on and off the track:
Hypersport Steering Damper (SD 043) | Öhlins USA
The Öhlins world-renowned steering damper will help you achieve top performance with full control as you take on your journey. Form meets function as this steering damper is not only easy on the eyes, but instills rider confidence no matter the circumstance. Enjoy endless
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I watched 'Motorcycle Magazine MC commute' video on youtube on a 2020 bike, good video, he talks through the whole bike as he is riding it, when he gets to Ohlins ERS he does remark that the latest Ohlins ERS2 is a big improvement over the early ERS1 version which he describes as far too hard and aggresive.
I even emailed him and asked him about the Ohleeens (as he calls it) and he confirmed it's good
So, enough for me and I now have a 23 R1M, now, bare in mind it's winter here and the last decent dry day was the day the bike was delivered, I managed just under 100 miles in the afternoon, suspension is miles better in any auto mode, T1, T2 or R1 (track 1.2 and Road1) the suspension is also adjustable I think +/- 5 steps in either direction, the difference is noticeable within a few hundred yards, all that fidgeting about even on slightly ripple type stuff has gone, I even tried it briefly in T1 and T2 and it's 'more user friendly' than in A3 on the oldser system, Happy Days
The other surprise was the Power modes, now my old bike was flashed and I also messed about taking engine brake out and generally smoothing it out, I then just left it in PWR1, no need to ever stray from there.
The new bike was delivered in PWR1 and I expected it to be just about unrideable in slow 30mph town stuff like the old bike was, but it's not, on my 100 miles I thought it was fine, I guess once summer arrives and the bike is run in and I am more used to it I may be looking for an ecu flash, but up to now i'm pleasently surprised and happy
I even emailed him and asked him about the Ohleeens (as he calls it) and he confirmed it's good
So, enough for me and I now have a 23 R1M, now, bare in mind it's winter here and the last decent dry day was the day the bike was delivered, I managed just under 100 miles in the afternoon, suspension is miles better in any auto mode, T1, T2 or R1 (track 1.2 and Road1) the suspension is also adjustable I think +/- 5 steps in either direction, the difference is noticeable within a few hundred yards, all that fidgeting about even on slightly ripple type stuff has gone, I even tried it briefly in T1 and T2 and it's 'more user friendly' than in A3 on the oldser system, Happy Days
The other surprise was the Power modes, now my old bike was flashed and I also messed about taking engine brake out and generally smoothing it out, I then just left it in PWR1, no need to ever stray from there.
The new bike was delivered in PWR1 and I expected it to be just about unrideable in slow 30mph town stuff like the old bike was, but it's not, on my 100 miles I thought it was fine, I guess once summer arrives and the bike is run in and I am more used to it I may be looking for an ecu flash, but up to now i'm pleasently surprised and happy
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