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That said with the issues that guys seem to be having, although a software update is supposed to be helping that issue, it does not interest me in the least Just as I could do without keyless start, I can do without the TFT.

While some may love the tech and others undoubtedly hate it, the digital revolution is here to stay, and theBMW R 1250 GS is a perfect example of a myriad of electronics coming together to enhance what was already a great package.

You already know the mechanical side of the R 1250 GS. Here we’ll take a dive into the electronic wizardry housed inside BMW’s flagship adventure bike. We’ll explain what all the acronyms mean and how they work.

TFT display: Short for Thin Film Transistor, this is a variant of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) popular in the early 2000s as traditional analog gauges were being phased out. If you’ve looked at a new GS, then you’ve seen the giant TFT display in all its glory. TFT offers clear, colorful, and dynamic views of all of the bike’s vital information with a crispness an LCD screen could never match. This is a good thing, since there’s a lot of information the GS is throwing back at the rider to decipher.

Integral ABS Pro: Using the six-axis IMU, Integral ABS Pro takes into account the lean angle of the motorcycle when applying brake pressure. So if you’re squeezing the lever as hard as you can while leaned over, the system will only apply the maximum the tire can withstand depending on your lean angle. The Integral part of the name links the front and rear brakes together when you apply the front brake lever. The rear brake still acts alone. BMW has also integrated separate street and dirt ABS, depending on which mode you select.

BMW twins of the last ten years, whether in a parallel or boxer layout have a distinct personality. They pick up revs very quickly, like the pistons were made of race-grade Titanium and there’s a lovely, buzz-saw, aggressive rasp that you feel through the throttle.

The other thing this motor does really well though is the more laid-back stuff. Where big twins can be a bit chuggy through town or cruising at motorway speeds, the middleweights tend to be smoother and a bit perkier too at low speeds nipping in and out of traffic. Again, it’s BMW’s superb fuelling and throttle response that makes the difference here.

The gearchange is very slick with a light clutch and accurate shifting. Neutral can be a bit stiff to select on occasion, but you soon get used to it. Our test bike had BMW’s Gearshift-pro quickshifter fitted. It’s far from the best system out there – stiff, clunky and doesn’t always engage at lower of mid-rpm - and, to be honest, the F750’s gearshift is so good anyway, you’d be better off spending your cash on something else.

In this week’s first segment, Associate Editor Kelly Callan tells about her take on BMW’s upper middleweight ADV-style bike, the BMW F 900 XR with Premium package. The smaller, much less expensive sibling to the awesome 1000 XR could easily be overlooked on the showroom floor, so Kelly gives us her take on whether it would be worth your time, if you’re in the market for this type of moto.