The ESA on my R1250RS is better than I realized

[runnerhiker]

Since the 1200 did not have an AUTO setting, I assume it did not have a position sensor and the helmets/pannier settings would be similar to turning the old style ring to adjust the spring preload.

Guessing how the AuTO works would be difficult because now it is controlled by a software program and there is no telling what conditions they are looking at to make an adjustment.

But one thing is for sure, in AUTO, putting my 1250 on the side stand after riding, and pulling up on the pillion seat, makes the back end come up a little bit, which helps the lean of the bike on the side stand.