BMW Motorrad S 1000XR 2020, Rider'S Manual

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Safety information
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Reduced clearance in
inclined position
with lowered OE
Motorcycles with lowered chassis
have a reduced ground clearance
in inclined position and to the
ground compared to motorcycles
with standard running gear (see
the chapter "Technical Data").
WARNING
When cornering with low-
ered motorcycles, motorcycle
parts can contact the road
surface sooner than normal.
Accident hazard
Carefully test the clearance of
the motorcycle in an inclined
position and adjust your riding
style accordingly.
Test the clearance of your mo-
torcycle at an angle in safe sit-
uations. Remember to take the
limited ground clearance of your
motorcycle into account when
riding over curbs and similar ob-
stacles.
Lowering the motorcycle reduces
the spring travel. A possible re-
duction in the accustomed riding
comfort may result. Especially in
two-up mode, the spring preload
should be adjusted accordingly.
Load
WARNING
Reduced riding stability
caused by overloading and
uneven loading
Accident hazard
Do not exceed the gross
weight limit and observe the
loading information.
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle:
Settings of spring-struts
Unevenly distributed load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire pressure
Tire tread in poor condition
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