Motorcycle Explorer July 2016 Issue 12 | Page 146

Brakes As we spoke of you get the Bosch 9M+ ABS system with the 1050 but that is applied by Brembo at 320mm twin front discs, radially mounted with a four piston fixed calliper. While at the back wheel you have a single disc of 268mm. This is the same set up that you get on the 1290 Super Adventure at 222Kg dry but the 1050 is only 205Kg meaning you get a whole lot of stopping power at your command. The brakes do feel sharp and responsive giving you the easy sense of control and confidence in the wet and the dry.