BMW R 1200 GS 2014, Rider'S Manual

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Be careful in curves. When
you apply the brakes in a
curve, the motorcycle's weight
and momentum take over and
even ABS is unable to counteract
their effects. The rider is always
responsible for adapting his/her
driving style.
Do not reduce the system's extra
safety margin with careless riding
or unnecessary risks.
Engine management
with BMW Motorrad
ASC
How does ASC work?
BMW Motorrad ASC compares
the wheel speeds of the front
and rear wheels. From the speed
difference the slip, and with it
the stability reserves on the rear
wheel are determined. When a
slip limit is exceeded, the engine
torque is adapted by the engine
management system.
What are the design
characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ASC?
BMW Motorrad ASC is an assis-
tance system for the rider and
is designed for riding on public
roads. The extent to which the
rider affects ASC control can be
considerable (weight shifts when
cornering, loose luggage on the
motorcycle), especially when ap-
proaching the limits imposed by
the laws of physics.
The ENDURO riding mode
should be activated for off-
road riding. In this mode the
controlling intervention by the
ASC is carried out later, enabling
controlled drifting.
The system is not optimized for
the special conditions encoun-
tered under extreme weather
during off-road and race-track
use. BMW Motorrad ASC can be
switched off under these condi-
tions.
Even with ASC, the laws of
physics cannot be overrid-
den. The rider is always respon-
sible for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety provided with risky
driving.
Special situations
As lean angles increase, accel-
eration potential is also progres-
sively restricted by the laws of
physics. This can result in de-
layed acceleration when coming
out of very tight curves.
To detect spinning or slipping
away of the rear wheel, the
speeds of the front and
rear wheel are compared. If
implausible values are detected
over a longer period of time, the
ASC function is deactivated for
safety reasons and an ASC fault
is indicated. The condition for a
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