Hill Start Control - BMW Motorrad R 1250RT Rider's Manual

Upshifts
7
Upshifting is only possible if
the current RPM is higher than
132
the release threshold for the
next higher gear.
This prevents the idling speed
from being dropped below.
Idle speed
-1
1050 min (Engine at operat-
ing temperature)
Release thresholds
1st gear
z
-1
min 1350 min
2nd gear
min 1400 min -1
3rd gear
min 1450 min -1
4th gear
Release thresholds
-1
min 1500 min
5th gear
-1
min 1550 min
6th gear
-1
min 1600 min

Hill Start Control

Hill Start Control function
The Hill Start Control Hill Start
Control prevents an uncontrolled
rolling back on slopes by means
of targeted intervention in the
partial integral ABS brake system,
without the rider having to con-
tinuously operate the brake lever.
When Hill Start Control is acti-
vated, pressure builds in the rear
brake system so that the mo-
torcycle remains stationary on a
sloping surface.
The brake pressure in the brake
system depends on the gradient.
Influence of gradient on
brake pressure and starting
behavior
Stopping on a slight incline
builds up only a small amount
of brake pressure. The brake
is released quickly when driving
off, making it possible to drive
off more smoothly. Additional
turning of the throttle grip is
hardly necessary.
Stopping on a steeper slope
increases the amount of brake
pressure built up. The brake
is a bit slower to release when
driving off. More torque is re-
quired to drive off, making ad-
ditional turning of the throttle
grip necessary.