Shifting Gears - BMW R1200RT Rider's Manual

Engine break-in speeds
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))
Carrying out the first
running-in check
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run in
before they achieve their opti-
mum friction force. This initial
reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various lean angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
New tires do not provide
full tire traction. Accident
hazards exist in particular on wet
roads and at extreme angles.
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.

Shifting gears

with gearshift assistance Pro
Gearshift assistant Pro
The gearshift assistant provides
help with upward and downward
gear shifts without the clutch or
the accelerator having to be op-
erated. This is not an automatic
transmission. The rider is an es-
sential part of the system and
makes the decision as to when
to change gear.
More detailed information
on Pro Gear-shift Assis-
tance can be found in the section
"Technology in detail".
When changing gear using
the Pro Gear-shift Assis-
tance function, the cruise control
is automatically deactivated for
safety reasons.
OE
The gears are shifted into as
usual with foot force on the
shift lever.
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