An Off-Road setting also joins the Urban, Tour, and Gravel riding modes. Picture: SUPPLIED
In 2018 the bike — in both manual and dual cluth transmission guises — received Throttle By Wire control plus three riding modes, expanded Honda Selectable Torque Control options, as well as improved engine response and sound. Harder-edged off-road performance comes via lighter chassis, slim rally-style bodywork and revised riding position. Dirt-duelling ability is also improved by the fixed screen being much shorter than before, to allow for easy scanning of the trail ahead. While seat height remains 850-870mm , the handlebars now mount higher to give a more upright riding position and comfortable control, whether riding standing or seated.
Riding safety has been improved by three additional rider safety systems: Cornering ABS, Wheelie Control, and Rear Lift Control, plus new cornering detection functionality on the DCT version.