BMW Motorrad K 1600 B Grand America, Rider'S Manual

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same time, the level of rider as-
sistance that the DTC system
offers decreases accordingly.
Consequently, you must always
bear the following in mind with
regard to your selection of a ride
mode: The sportier the setting,
the greater the challenge to your
riding skill!
RAIN
The engine's full power is not
made available. Power increase
when you open the throttle is
reserved, engine response is cor-
respondingly soft.
The DTC system intervenes early
enough to prevent the rear wheel
from spinning. On road surfaces
with high to medium grip (dry
and wet asphalt to dry cobble-
stones) the vehicle remains very
stable; movements of the tail are
clearly perceptible only on slip-
pery road surfaces (wet bitumen
or wet cobblestones).
ROAD
The engine's full power is
available in this mode. Power
increase when you open the
throttle is more direct than in
RAIN mode, the engine responds
more rapidly.
DTC system intervention is later
than in RAIN mode. On road
surfaces with high to medium
grip (dry and wet asphalt to dry
cobblestones) the motorcycle re-
mains stable. Slight rear-wheel
drift is perceptible. Movements
of the tail are clearly perceptible
on slippery road surfaces (wet
bitumen or wet cobblestones).
DYNAMIC
The DYNAMIC mode is the spor-
tiest mode.
Power increase and engine re-
sponse are the same as in ROAD
mode. Response to rider input,
however, is considerably more
direct.
DTC system intervention is even
later, which means that even on
dry asphalt drifting is possible
under sharp acceleration when
cornering.
Mode changes
The engine control and Dynamic
Traction Control functions can
only be changed if no drive
torque is being applied to the
rear wheel.
In order to achieve this state,
The motorcycle must be at
a standstill with the ignition
switched on
or
The throttle grip must be in the
fully closed position.
or
the clutch lever must be pulled
and the clutch disengaged.
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