BMW S 1000RR Owner's Manual page 70

brake pressure is generated as
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quickly as possible and with great
force, dynamic load distribution
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lags behind the progressive in-
creases in deceleration rate and
the braking force cannot be com-
pletely transferred to the road
surface. The front wheel can lock
up.
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Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
Race ABS.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear-
wheel brake when descend-
ing mountain passes.
Loss of braking action. Destruc-
tion of the brakes caused by
overheating.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
disks and the brake pads result in
a decrease in the braking action.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the follow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the motorcycle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
WARNING
Moisture and dirt.
Poorer braking action.
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
ABS Pro
OA
with ABS Pro
Physical riding limits
WARNING
Braking in curves.
Danger of falling despite ABS Pro
The rider is always responsi-
ble for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the system's ex-
tra safety margin with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.
Availability of ABS Pro
ABS Pro is available in the
RAIN and SPORT riding
modes.