BMW Motorrad S 1000XR 2020, Rider'S Manual

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The gears are shifted into as
usual with foot force on the
gearshift lever.
The sensor
1 on the gearshift
rod detects the gearshift re-
quest and triggers the shift as-
sistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
without clutch control can
cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad
recommends clutch control for
shifts in these circumstances.
Riders should avoid using the
Gear Shift Assistant at engine
speeds approaching the engine
speed limiter.
Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
If the clutch is operated
Gearshift lever not in its initial
position
When upshifting with the throt-
tle valve closed (coasting over-
run mode) or when decelerat-
ing
To be able to perform another
gear change using the Gear
Shift Assistant, the gearshift
lever must be fully released
after the first gear shift. Shiftpoint light
Function
The shiftpoint light 1 signals to
the rider that the engine speed is
approaching the speed at which
the rider needs to shift to the
next highest gear.
Shiftpoint light flashes at the
preset frequency: engine
speed will soon reach shifting
speed
Shiftpoint light goes out: shift-
ing speed reached
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