In the cockpit, instrumentation is sufficient, consisting of slightly optimistic speedo, smaller tach redlined at 8,000rpm, and tiny LCD clock. A cluster of warning lights hides under a dark screen, and includes a low fuel warning light. The only other thing you could wish for is a gear indicator, or perhaps a fuel gauge also. High speed stability, for a high and wide dualsport based machine, is excellent. Crosswinds don't seem to affect the bike much, and imperfect road surfaces don't faze it either.
Rear suspension is adjustable with a wheel under the seat.
The problem happens from 3,000-3,500rpm under light loads, and the symptoms are a burbling misfire at these engine speeds. It's easily possible to accelerate through this burble, but annoying nonetheless. Big singles are supposed to be happy bumbling along at low engine speeds, and keeping the throttle open wider leads to rather more frenetic progress. Hopefully BMW will fix the problem with another software update soon. More impressive is the optional ABS system, a familiar fixture on bigger BMWs but fitted for the first time this year on the single.