Brakes - BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual

140 RIDING
request and triggers 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.
It is advisable to avoid using
Gear Shift Assistant Pro at
engine speeds close to the
limits at which the governor
cuts in to limit engine rpm.
Shift assistance is not avail-
able in the following situ-
ations:
With clutch lever pulled.
Gearshift lever not in its initial
position
Upshifts with the throttle
valve closed (engine overrun)
and when slowing.
Downshifts with throttle valve
open and when accelerating.
Once the gearshift has com-
pleted, the gearshift lever
must be fully released be-
fore another gearshift with
the Gear Shift Assistant Pro
can take place.
Shift light
with riding modes Pro
Shift light 1 indicates that the
engine speed at which the rider
should upshift is approaching.
Shift light flashes at preset
frequency: Approaching up-
shift rpm
Shift light goes out: Engine
revving at upshift rpm
The engine-speed thresholds
and the way in which the shift
light indicates the various
states can be customised
by navigating to
Vehicle settings
the ( 88) section.

BRAKES

How can stopping distance be
minimised?
Each time the brakes are ap-
plied, a load distribution shift
takes place with the load shift-
ing forward from the rear to
the front wheel. The sharper
the vehicle decelerates, the
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Settings
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