BMW R 1200RT 2016, Rider'S Manual

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Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear-
wheel brake when descend-
ing mountain passes
Reduced of braking action, de-
struction of the brakes caused by
overheating
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
rotors and the brake pads result
in a decrease in the braking ac-
tion.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the follow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the vehicle.
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
Poorer braking action due to
moisture and dirt
Accident hazard
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
ABS Pro
with ABS Pro
OE
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
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