BMW S 1000 RR - 2010, Rider'S Manual

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The behavior of the ABS sys-
tem is the same as in the RAIN
mode.
The DTC system intervenes later
than in the RAIN mode so that
minor drifts are possible at the
end of curves.
RACE
The RACE mode is the sportiest
mode as long as the coding plug
is not installed.
The engine output and increase
in power are the same as in the
SPORT mode. However, the
driver's request is implemented
much more directly.
The ABS system intervenes later
in this mode. The wheels are still
prevented from locking up, how-
ever the lift-off detection for the
rear wheel is deactivated. The
rear wheel can lift off the ground!
The DTC system intervenes
even later so that longer drifts
and brief wheelies are also possi-
ble at the end of curves.
SLICK
To activate the SLICK mode, the
coding plug must be used.
SLICK mode was developed for
roads with good visibility and very
high friction coefficients, as they
are usually found on racetracks
only. This mode also assumes
that the motorcycle is riding with
racing tires that have very good
adhesion.
The engine output, increase in
power and response are de-
signed for maximum sportiness.
The behavior of the ABS system
matches that of the RACE mode,
however with one difference: If
the footbrake lever is actuated,
ABS control is no longer carried
out on the rear wheel. The rear
wheel can lock up. The lift-off
detection for the rear wheel is
also deactivated.
In this mode the control of the
DTC system assumes that rac-
ing tires with maximum adhesion
(slick tires) are mounted. Longer
wheelies and wheelies at small
angles are also permitted, which
means it is possible to flip over
backward in extreme cases!
Switchover
The switchover process for the
functions in the engine manage-
ment system, the ABS and the
DTC is only possible in certain
operating modes:
no drive torque at rear wheel
no brake pressure in the brake
system
To obtain this state,
the motorcycle must be
stopped with the ignition
switched on,
or
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