BMW R 12 nineT 2023 Rider's Manual page 145

cause this is the precondition
for ensuring directional stabil-
ity. As soon as it registers the
actual circumstances, the sys-
tem reacts instantly and adjusts
braking force accordingly to
achieve optimum braking.
What feedback does the
rider receive from the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS?
If ABS has to reduce braking
force on account of the circum-
stances described above, vibra-
tion is perceptible through the
handbrake lever.
When the handbrake lever is
pulled, brake pressure is also
built up at the rear wheel by
the integral function. If the
brake pedal is depressed after
the handbrake lever is pulled,
the brake pressure built up
beforehand is perceptible as
counter-pressure sooner than is
the case when the brake pedal
is depressed either before or
at the same time as the brake
lever is pulled.
Rear wheel lift
Under very severe and
sudden deceleration, how-
ever, it is possible that the
BMW Motorrad ABS will be un-
able to prevent the rear wheel
from lifting clear of the ground.
If this happens the outcome
can be a highsiding situation in
which the motorcycle can flip
over.
WARNING
Rear wheel lift due to severe
braking
Risk of falling
When you brake sharply,
bear in mind that ABS con-
trol cannot always be re-
lied on to prevent the rear
wheel from lifting clear of
the ground.
What is the design baseline
for BMW Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, the BMW Motorrad
ABS ensures directional stabil-
ity on any surface.
At speeds above min 4 km/h,
within the limits imposed by
physics the BMW Motorrad
ABS can ensure directional
stability on any surface. Lim-
itations inherent to the design
principle mean that at lower
speeds the BMW Motorrad
ABS cannot provide optimum
assistance on all surfaces.
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