Anyone been following Fastbike's USB? I just received the latest copy through the post and was surprised by their comments regarding the BM. I won't say who won in case some of you are wanting to read the results. But for those not reading about the USB test, the last 3 bikes were the BM, Honda and Aprillia.
Anyway this is more of a rant (haha) about what seems to be a lack of understanding with setup by some testers. But maybe there should be more focus on the manufacturers, where they do not make it clear what the modes do and how it effects the ride/suspension.
Basically they said the bike lacked front end feel and didn't give confidence for them to really push. But they were running the BM in Race mode for the test. They did not put it in track mode. And as we know Race mode suspension fully active. While track mode it is effectively semi active.
The other two bikes are running Ohlins which is semi active.
I just think it put the BM at a disadvantage from the outset.
Anyway this is more of a rant (haha) about what seems to be a lack of understanding with setup by some testers. But maybe there should be more focus on the manufacturers, where they do not make it clear what the modes do and how it effects the ride/suspension.
Basically they said the bike lacked front end feel and didn't give confidence for them to really push. But they were running the BM in Race mode for the test. They did not put it in track mode. And as we know Race mode suspension fully active. While track mode it is effectively semi active.
The other two bikes are running Ohlins which is semi active.
I just think it put the BM at a disadvantage from the outset.