BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 145

The third gear is engaged.
The angle of inclination is
greater than 30°.
The engine or the ignition is
switched off.
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 display, e.g. Launch
Control: 3 starts still
avail..
Operating the 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.
Bring vehicle to starting posi-
tion.
Vehicle is stationary, engine is
running.
Press and hold down starter
button 1 until the display
shows the number of starts
with Launch Control still
permitted.
If no more starts are possible,
Launch Control not av.
Clutch too hot. is dis-
played.
Allow the clutch to cool.
Clutch cooling time
approx. 3 min (With engine
running)
approx. 20 min (With engine
stopped)
Proceed in the normal way
when starting; open the throttle
only as far as necessary to
reach the rpm limit.
After engaging the clutch, open
the throttle completely.
Gearshift light lights up or
flashes.
Launch Control controls the
optimum torque on the rear
wheel and keeps the engine
speed constant up to the
speed specified below.
Leave the throttle grip com-
pletely open.
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