(ASC). Designed as a touring aid rather than a sporting aid, the system cuts power if the rear spins up or if the front wheel lifts. It’s a weird sensation having control taken off you and handed back in measured doses. Have a look at the video above

BMW's S1000RR ... click pic for full galleryBMW launched their flagship sportsbike, the S1000RR to the world's press at the Monza WSB round in Italy. To see the full gallery images, click the picture above.

BMW Motorrad has announced the release of a Limited Edition version of their R1200RT tourer.Just 200 models will be available, all in sapphire black metallic colour. A matching black top box, ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and Tyre Pressure

as standard.Double disc brake system at front - now also for F 700 GS.Automatic Stability Control ASC (ex works option).Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA (ex works option).Rear spring mount can be adjusted via optimised handwheel.Newly designed body

headlamps, on-board computer, electronic cruise control, Electronic Suspension Adjustment II, anti-slip control function ASC, ABS and electronic tyre pressure control function RDC (Tyre Pressure Monitor).In addition to the pannier system this special model

, Integral ABS (Partial) and ASC) adds another £1410, taking the price to £12,005.The Speed Triple R will go on sale at £11,299, with a launch edition featuring ABS, fly screen, belly pan, gel seat and tyre pressure monitoring priced at £12,499. Ducati

and an earthy boxer sound.• Freely selectable riding modes “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro” with three different electromotive throttle actuator settings in conjunction with ASC (Automatic Stability Control), ABS and ASC settings for off

. It has the same 1293cc liquid-cooled inline four, but for some reason you get an extra two horses, pushing peak power to an extremely healthy 175bhp. As with the R you have the option of having the quickshifter, the ASC, ESA, the heated grips and the 2D

, RDC, ASC and ABS – thrown in.For the uninitiated or fans of plain English, that means second-generation Electronic Suspension Adjustment, tyre pressure monitor (RDC stands for Reifendruckkontrolle) and Automatic Stability Control. We're guessing you

the option of ASC and ESA, BMW's Electronic Suspension Adjustment.The F800GS retains the same 798cc four-valve parallel-twin engine, with power and torque remaining at 85bhp and 61ftlb.There will also be a UK-exclusive 'Travel Edition', featuring: Automatic