BMW S 1000 RR - 2010, Rider'S Manual

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speed ranges. During accelera-
tion the throttle valve can remain
open, and the shifting time is re-
duced to a minimum. The gears
are shifted into as usual with foot
force on the shift lever.
The sensor 1 in the shift linkage
detects the shift request and ini-
tiates shifting support.
When driving at constant speed
in low gears at high engine
speeds, upshifting without clutch
operation can result in major
load change reactions. , BMW
Motorrad recommends only
upshifting with clutch operation
in these driving situations. The
shifting assistant should not
be used in the area of the rev-
limiter.
No shifting support is provided in
the following situations:
during shifting with engaged
clutch
during shifting with the throttle
valve closed (overrun)
during downshifts
Brakes
How is the shortest
braking distance
achieved?
The dynamic load distribution
between the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the more
the front wheel is loaded. The
greater the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transferred.
To achieve the shortest possible
braking distance, the front brake
must be applied quickly and with
increasing force. This optimally
utilizes the dynamic load increase
on the front wheel. At the same
time, the clutch should also be
actuated. With the "forced brak-
ing" often practiced in which
the brake pressure is generated
as quickly as possible and with
great force, the dynamic load
distribution cannot follow the
increased deceleration and the
braking force cannot be com-
pletely transferred to the road
surface. The front wheel can lock
up.
with BMW Motorrad Race
ABS
OE
Locking up of the front wheel is
prevented by the BMW Motorrad
Race ABS.
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