BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR, Rider'S Manual

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Engine speed after ac-
tivating Launch Control
at full throttle
9000 min
-1
When Launch Control is active,
engine torque is reduced so
that drive is maximised on the
flat with the front wheel just
starting to lift off the ground.
Torque is temporarily reduced
slightly when the electronics
detect front-wheel lift. Engine
rpm limitation is deactivated
when the motorcycle reaches a
specified speed.
Speed when deactivat-
ing engine speed limita-
tion for Launch Control
approx. 70 km/h
Launch Control is turned off in
the following circumstances:
The third gear is engaged.
The angle of inclination is
greater than 30°.
The engine or the ignition is
switched off.
The number of consecutive
starts using Launch Control is
limited in order to protect the
clutch. The number of possible
starts still remaining is shown
in the display, e.g.
Launch
Control: 3 starts still
avail.
.
Operating Launch Control
CAUTION
Launch Control permits max-
imum acceleration, so unfa-
miliar riding situations can
occur.
Risk of accident through in-
creased acceleration.
Use Launch Control only on
race tracks.
Bring vehicle to starting posi-
tion.
Vehicle is stationary, engine is
running.
Press and hold down starter
button 1 until the display
shows the number of starts
with Launch Control still
permitted.
If no more starts are possible,
L-Con not available.
Clutch too hot.
is dis-
played.
Allow the clutch to cool.