Racing Start - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

the rear wheel no longer turns.
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Under these circumstances,
BMW Motorrad recommends
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temporarily switching off DTC.
Bear in mind that the rear wheel
will spin on the loose surface and
close the throttle in good time
before you reach a firm surface.
Then reactivate DTC.

Racing start

with Pro riding modes
Launch Control
Launch Control supports riders
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by maintaining ideal engine
revving for a racing start. Launch
Control can be activated in
SLICK
the and
modes only.
Engine rpm after activ-
ation of Launch Control
with throttle fully open
-1
9000 min
When
torque is reduced so that for-
ward propulsion is maximised
on the flat with the front wheel
just starting to lift off the ground.
Torque is temporarily reduced
slightly when the electronics de-
tect front-wheel lift. Engine rpm
limitation is deactivated when
the motorcycle reaches a certain
speed.
OE
is deactivated
approx. 70 km/h
Launch Control is turned off in
the following circumstances:
USER
riding
The third gear is engaged.
The angle of inclination is
greater than 30°.
The engine or the ignition is
switched off.
The riding mode is changed.
L-CON
is active engine
Speed at which rpm lim-
itation for Launch Control
The number of consecutive
starts using Launch Control is
limited in order to protect the
clutch. The number of possible
starts still remaining is shown in
the multifunction display.
Racing start with Launch
Control
CAUTION
Launch Control permits max-
imum acceleration, so unfa-
miliar riding situations can
occur.
Risk of accident through
increased acceleration.
Use Launch Control only on
race tracks.
SLICK USER
Select or
the riding mode.
Bring vehicle to starting posi-
tion.
Vehicle is stationary, engine is
running.
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