BMW R 1200 RT - 2006, Rider'S Manual

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Riding mode
Riding mode selection
Three riding modes enable the
motorcycle's characteristics to
adapt to the prevailing weather
conditions, the road and traffic,
and the rider's style of riding:
RAIN
ROAD
with Pro riding modes
OE
DYNAMIC
Each of these modes produces
perceptible differences in the
way the motorcycle behaves.
ASC can be switched off in each
mode; the explanations below in-
variably refer to conditions with
the system switched ON. The
mode last selected is automatic-
ally reactivated after the ignition
has been switched off and then
on again.
Broadly speaking: The more dy-
namic the selected mode, the
more ASC assistance is reduced.
Consequently, you must always
bear the following in mind with
regard to your selection of a ride
mode: the more dynamic the
setting, the greater the challenge
to your riding skill.
Throttle response:
in the RAIN mode: Restrained
in the ROAD mode: Direct
with Pro riding modes OE
in the DYNAMIC mode: Dy-
namic
RAIN mode
The ASC system intervenes early
enough to prevent the rear wheel
from spinning. On road surfaces
with high to medium grip (dry
and wet asphalt to dry cobble-
stones) the motorcycle remains
very stable; movements of the
tail are clearly perceptible only on
slippery road surfaces (wet bitu-
men or wet cobblestones).
ROAD mode
ASC system intervention is later
than in RAIN mode. On road
surfaces with high to medium
grip (dry and wet asphalt to dry
cobblestones) the motorcycle re-
mains stable. Slight rear-wheel
drift is perceptible. Movements
of the tail are clearly perceptible
on slippery road surfaces (wet
bitumen or wet cobblestones).
with Pro riding modes
OE
DYNAMIC mode
The DYNAMIC mode is the spor-
tiest mode.
ASC system intervention is even
later, which means that even on
dry asphalt drifting is possible
under sharp acceleration when
cornering.
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