BMW S 1000XR, Rider'S Manual

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Gearshift light goes out: the
engine has reached the ideal
speed for an upshift.
The engine-speed thresholds
and the way in which the gear-
shift light indicates the various
states can be customised in the
SETUP EQUIPMENT
sub-
menu.
Shift assistant Pro
with shift assistant Pro OE
Requirement
The shift assistant assists up-
shifts and downshifts without the
rider having to pull the clutch.
This is not an automatic-shift
system. The rider is the most
important part of the system and
decides when to shift gears.
Requirement
The twistgrip has to be turned to
open the throttle for upshifts.
Requirement
The twistgrip has to be turned to
close the throttle for downshifts.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engin-
eering details" for more informa-
tion on the Pro shift assistant.
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assist-
ant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
To engage a gear from neutral,
pull the clutch and operate the
shift lever.
To shift into neutral, pull the
clutch and operate the shift
lever.
To shift gears while riding, op-
erate the shift lever without
pulling the clutch.
Sensor
1 on the selector rod
registers the shift request and
triggers shift assistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
without pulling the clutch can
cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad re-
commends disengaging the
clutch for shifts in these cir-
cumstances. It is advisable to
avoid using the shift assistant
at engine speeds close to the
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