Shifting Gears - BMW S 1000R 2018 Rider's Manual

Mileage until running-in
check
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
Speed monitoring
function until running-in
check
-1
max 9000 min
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.
WARNING
New brake pads
Extension of the braking distance,
accident hazard
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.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new tires
on wet roads and at extreme
angles
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.

Shifting gears

Shiftpoint lamp
The shiftpoint lamp 1 indicates
two engine speed thresholds to
the driver:
Standing-start engine rpm
At a stop, the shiftpoint lamp in-
dicates the ideal engine rpm for a
racing start.
Shiftpoint lamp off: engine rpm
too low
Shiftpoint lamp lit up: ideal rpm
for start
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