BMW Motorrad K 1600 B 2021, Rider'S Manual

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166 ENGINEERING DETAILS
What is the design baseline
for BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, the BMW Motorrad
ABS ensures directional stabil-
ity on any surface.
At speeds above min 4 km/h,
within the limits imposed by
physics the BMW Motorrad
ABS can ensure directional
stability on any surface. Lim-
itations inherent to the design
principle mean that at lower
speeds the BMW Motorrad
ABS cannot provide optimum
assistance on all surfaces.
The system is not optimised for
special requirements that ap-
ply under extreme competitive
conditions off-road or on the
track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and
rear wheels are compared
as one means of detecting a
wheel's incipient tendency to
lock. If the system registers
implausible values for a lengthy
period the ABS function is
deactivated for safety reasons
and an ABS fault message
is issued. Self-diagnosis has
to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with
the BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS, exceptional riding con-
ditions can lead to a fault mes-
sage being issued.
Exceptional riding conditions:
Heating up with the motor-
cycle on the centre stand or
an auxiliary stand, engine id-
ling or with a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked by the
engine brake for a lengthy
period, for example while des-
cending on a loose surface.
If a fault message should be
triggered due to one of the
above-described driving condi-
tions, the ABS function can be
re-activated by switching the
ignition off and then on again.
What significance devolves on
regular maintenance?
WARNING
Brake system not regularly
serviced.
Risk of accident
In order to ensure that the
ABS is always maintained
in optimum condition, it is
essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified
inspection intervals.