as possible and with great force,
the dynamic load distribution
cannot follow the increased de-
celeration and the braking force
cannot be completely transferred
to the road surface.
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-
vents the front wheel from lock-
ing.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear-
wheel brake when descend-
ing mountain passes.
Loss of braking action. Destruc-
tion of the brakes caused by
overheating.
Apply the front wheel brake
and use the engine brake.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
disks and the brake pads result in
a decrease in the braking action.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the follow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the motorcycle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
WARNING
Moisture and dirt.
Poorer braking action.
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
ABS Pro
Physical riding limits
WARNING
Braking in curves.
Danger of falling despite ABS Pro
The rider is always responsi-
ble for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the system's ex-
tra safety margin with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.
ABS Pro is available in all riding
modes.
Falling cannot be excluded
Although ABS Pro represents
valuable support and an enor-
mous safety advantage for the
rider when braking in the inclined
position, it by no means rede-
fines the physical riding limits. It
is still possible to exceed those
limits through misjudgments or
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Summary of Contents for K1600GTL
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...
Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Maintenance ...
Page 175: ...11 173 z Service ...
Page 176: ...11 174 z Service ...
Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...
Page 186: ...11 184 z Service ...
Page 203: ...13 201 z Index ...