BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual page 90

road surface. Due to the miss-
6
ing wheel load, the ABS must
already prevent a tendency of the
88
front wheel to lock up with min-
imal braking action. This results
in a reduced braking action.
Descending mountain
passes
z WARNING
Braking only with the rear-
wheel brake when descend-
ing mountain passes
Reduced of braking action, de-
struction of the brakes caused by
overheating
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
rotors and the brake pads result
in a decrease in the braking ac-
tion.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the follow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the vehicle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
WARNING
Poorer braking action due to
moisture and dirt
Accident hazard
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
ABS Pro
with ABS Pro OE
Physical riding limits
WARNING
Braking in curves
Danger of falling despite ABS Pro
The rider is always responsi-
ble for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the system's ex-
tra safety margin with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.
Availability of ABS Pro
ABS Pro is available in the
RAIN, SPORT and RACE rid-
ing modes.
The riding mode SLICK is not
supported by the ABS Pro
function.