BMW S 1000XR 2018 Rider's Manual page 83

Requirement
The throttle twistgrip must be
closed when downshifting.
NOTICE
More detailed information on Pro
Gear-shift Assistance can be
found in the section "Technol-
ogy in detail".
NOTICE
When changing gear using the
Pro Gear-shift Assistance func-
tion, the cruise-control system
is automatically deactivated for
safety reasons.
To engage a gear when idling,
pull clutch and actuate shift
lever.
To engage idle, pull clutch and
actuate shift lever.
To shift while riding, actuate
shift lever without pulling clutch
when doing so.
The sensor 1 on the gearshift
rod detects the gearshift re-
quest and triggers the shift as-
sistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
without pulling the clutch can
cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad
recommends disengaging
the clutch for shifts in these
circumstances. Riders should
avoid using the Gear Shift
Asistant at engine speeds
approaching the engine
governor's rpm limit.
Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
With clutch actuated.
Gearshift lever not in its initial
position.
Upshift request with throttle
grip twisted back in coasting
overrun mode.
When downshifting with the
throttle valve open or when
accelerating.
To be able to make another
gear shift using Gear Shift As-
sistant, the shift lever must be
fully released after the first gear
change.
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