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RIDING
When downshifting with open
throttle valve or when acceler-
ating.
After a gearshift, you must
fully release the gearshift lever
before another gear shift with
the Gear Shift Assistant Pro
can take place.
Further information on the
Gear Shift Assistant Pro can
be found in the Technology in
detail chapter:
with riding modes Pro
OE
Shift assistant Pro (
BRAKES
How do you achieve the
shortest braking distance?
The dynamic load distribution
between the front and rear
wheel changes during brak-
ing. The heavier you brake, the
greater the weight transfer to
the front wheel. Increases in
the load on an individual wheel
are accompanied by a rise in
the effective brake force that
the wheel can provide.
To achieve the shortest possi-
ble braking distance, the front
wheel brake must be applied
quickly and with progressively
greater levels of force. This
procedure provides ideal uti-
lization of the dynamic load in-
crease to the front wheel. The
clutch should also be engaged
at the same time. With the
frequently instructed "emer-
gency braking," in which the
brake pressure is generated as
quickly as possible and with
great force, dynamic load dis-
tribution lags behind the pro-
gressive increases in decelera-
tion rate and the braking force
cannot be completely trans-
ferred to the road.
Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS Pro.
Descending mountain passes
WARNING
Braking should be done pre-
dominantly using the rear
wheel brake when riding on
downhill routes
Loss of braking effect, de-
struction of the brakes due to
overheating
Apply the front and rear
wheel brake and use the
engine brake.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
rotors and the brake pads re-
sult in a decrease in the brak-
ing action.
Summary of Contents for R 1250 GS 2020
Page 1: ...RIDER S MANUAL R 1250 GS BMW MOTORRAD MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
Page 8: ...GENERAL IN STRUCTIONS 01...
Page 18: ...OVERVIEWS 02...
Page 26: ...DISPLAYS 03...
Page 57: ...51...
Page 58: ...OPERATION 04...
Page 88: ...TFT DISPLAY 05...
Page 110: ...SETTING 06...
Page 124: ...RIDING 07...
Page 145: ...139 Tension all tensioning straps evenly so that the vehicle is securely fastened...
Page 146: ...TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL 08...
Page 166: ...MAINTENANCE 09...
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Page 200: ...ACCESSORIES 10...
Page 219: ...213...
Page 220: ...CARE 11...
Page 226: ...TECHNICAL DATA 12...
Page 246: ...SERVICE 13...
Page 268: ...262 SERVICE Work performed Odometer reading Date...
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