BMW M 1000 RR 2021, Rider'S Manual

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You select the gear in the
usual way by means of the
foot-operated shift lever.
The sensor 1 on the gearshift
rod registers the gearshift re-
quest and triggers shift assist-
ance.
When riding at a steady
speed in a low gear at high
engine rpm, an attempt to
shift gear without pulling
the clutch can cause a
severe load-change reaction.
BMW Motorrad recommends
disengaging the clutch for
shifts in these circumstances.
It is advisable to avoid using
the shift assistant at engine
speeds close to the limits at
which the governor cuts in to
limit engine rpm.
Shift assistance is not avail-
able in the following situ-
ations:
With clutch lever pulled.
Gearshift lever not in its initial
position
Upshifts with the throttle
valve closed (engine overrun)
and when slowing
Downshifts with throttle valve
open and when accelerating.
After a gearshift, the shift
lever has to be fully released
before another gearshift with
the shift assistant can take
place.
SHIFT LIGHT
Function
Shift light 1 indicates that the
engine speed at which the rider
should upshift is approaching.
Shift light flashes at preset
frequency: Approaching up-
shift rpm
Shift light goes out: Engine
revving at upshift rpm
The engine-speed thresholds
and the way in which the shift
light indicates the various
states can be customised
by navigating to
Settings
,
Vehicle settings
, also