Start Of Race - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

this case, BMW Motorrad rec-
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ommends switching off the DTC
temporarily.
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Note that the rear wheel will spin
in the loose substrate, and close
the throttle in a timely manner
before reaching a solid substrate.
Then switch on the DTC again.

Start of race

with Pro riding modes
Launch Control
Launch Control supports the
rider in maintaining the ideal
z
speed for a race start. Launch
Control can only be activated in
SLICK
the and
modes.
Engine speed after acti-
vation of launch control
at full throttle
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9000 min
L-CON
When is active, the
engine torque is reduced so
that, for example, the maximum
propulsion on level ground is set
with the front wheel slightly lifting
off. If the front wheel is detected
as lifting off, the torque is tem-
porarily slightly reduced. From a
speed the speed limiter is deacti-
vated.
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launch control
Approx. 43 mph (Approx.
70 km/h)
Launch Control is switched off
under the following conditions:
Third gear is engaged.
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riding
Angle becomes greater than
30°.
Engine or ignition is switched
off.
Riding mode is changed.
Speed for deactivation
of speed governing for
The number of subsequent starts
with Launch Control is limited for
clutch protection. The number
of starts still possible is shown in
the display.
Race start with Launch
Control
CAUTION
Launch Control allows max-
imum acceleration, which
could cause unfamiliar rid-
ing situations.
Risk of injury due to increased
acceleration.
Only use Launch Control on
race tracks.
SLICK
Activate or
riding mode.
Bring motorcycle in start posi-
tion.
Vehicle is standing, engine is
running.
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