BMW Motorrad S 1000 R 2020, Rider'S Manual

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124 RIDING
function is restricted or is not
available at all.
Have the malfunction
corrected as soon as possible
at a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
BREAKING IN
Engine
In the period preceding the
break-in service, attempt to
change rpm and engine load
as frequently as possible,
avoiding extended periods at
constant rpm.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly
sections of road if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine run-in speed
<7000 min -1 (Odometer
reading 0...186 miles
(0...300 km))
No full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))
Observe mileage, after which
the running-in check should
be performed.
Mileage until running-in
check
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run
in before they achieve their op-
timum friction force. This ini-
tial reduction in braking effect
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
WARNING
New brake pads
Extension of the braking dis-
tance, accident hazard
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. They must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at varying lean angles until
the tires are run in. This run-
ning in procedure is essential
if the tire treads are to achieve
maximum grip.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new
tires on wet roads and at
extreme angles
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.