Riding Mode - BMW S 1000R 2018 Rider's Manual

between the modes ROAD and
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DYNAMIC at any time.
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Riding mode

Riding mode

Riding mode selection
Different riding modes can be se-
lected in order to adapt the mo-
torcycle to the prevailing weather,
road conditions and the particular
motorcyclist's riding style:
RAIN
ROAD (standard mode)
with riding modes Pro
DYNAMIC
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DYNAMIC PRO
Each riding mode affects the be-
havior of the motorcycle in a dif-
ferent way. ABS and/or ASC/
DTC can be switched off in each
mode; the following explanations
always refer to the activated sys-
tems. The last selected riding
mode is reactivated automatically
after the ignition is switched off
and on again.
The following always applies:
The sportier the selected mode,
the more directly the engine
power can be utilized. At the
same time, the support of the
driver by the ABS and ASC/DTC
systems is increasingly reduced.
The RAIN, ROAD, and DYNAMIC
driving modes are designed for
riding with series tires recom-
mended by BMW Motorrad.
DYNAMIC PRO driving mode
assumes racetracks and roads
OE
with very good adhesion.
Therefore, consider the follow-
ing when selecting the riding
mode: The sportier the setting,
the more demanding the require-
ments for the driving skill of the
rider are!
Changing setting
The changeover of the functions
in the engine control, ABS, and
ASC⁄DTC is only possible under
certain operating conditions:
No drive torque at rear wheel
No brake pressure in the brake
system.
To stop transmission of drive
torque,
Motorcycle must be stopped
with the ignition switched on
or
Throttle grip must be twisted
back,
No pressure against the brake
levers.
First the desired riding mode is
preselected. The new selection
is not activated until the specified
conditions are present in all af-
fected systems.
The selection menu does not
disappear in the display until the