BMW Motorrad S 1000 R, Rider'S Manual

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Riding mode
Riding mode selection
Four ride modes enable the mo-
torcycle's characteristics to adapt
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions, the road and traffic, and
the rider's style of riding:
RAIN
ROAD (standard mode)
Pro riding modes
OE
DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC PRO (only with cod-
ing plug inserted)
The following applies to
motorcycles with power
reduction: Inserting the cod-
ing plug voids homologation for
riding the motorcycle on public
roads.
Do not use the coding plug for
riding these vehicles on public
roads.
Mode selection is not available
on vehicles with reduced power
output.
Each of these modes produces
perceptible differences in the
way the motorcycle behaves.
ABS and/or ASC/DTC can be
switched off in each mode: the
explanations below invariably ap-
ply to the behaviour of the mo-
torcycle with these systems act-
ive. The mode last selected is
automatically reactivated after the
ignition has been switched off
and then on again.
The basic rule is: the sportier
the mode you select, the more
directly can you tap into the en-
gine's reserves of power. At the
same time, the level of rider as-
sistance that the ABS and ASC/
DTC systems offer decreases ac-
cordingly.
The
RAIN
,
ROAD
and
DY-
NAMIC
riding modes are set up
for riding with standard tyres re-
commended by BMW Motorrad.
The
DYNAMIC PRO
riding
mode is for race-track condi-
tions and surfaces with a very
high level of grip.
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
virtually linear, engine response is
soft.
The ABS system always inter-
venes early enough to prevent as
effectively as possible the wheels
from locking and the rear wheel
from lifting off the ground.
The ASC/DTC system intervenes
early enough to prevent the rear
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