Ride Mode - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

Ride mode

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Selection
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Four ride modes enable the mo-
torcycle's characteristics to adapt
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions, the road and traffic, and
the rider's style of riding:
RAIN
SPORT (standard mode)
RACE
SLICK (only with coding plug
inserted)
with reduced power output, 79
kW OE
The following applies to
z
motorcycles with power re-
duction: Once the coding plug
has been inserted, the choice
of modes includes SPORT and
RACE with increased engine
power. The significantly more
sporty response in these modes
can lead to hazardous situations.
It is important for the rider in-
tending to use these more sporty
ride modes to familiarise himself/
herself with their characteristics.
The following applies to
motorcycles with power
reduction: Inserting the cod-
ing plug voids homologation for
riding the motorcycle on public
roads.
In these cases, do not insert the
coding plug for riding on public
roads.
Each of these modes produces
perceptible differences in the way
the motorcycle behaves. ABS
and/or DTC can be switched off
in each mode: the explanations
below invariably apply to the be-
haviour of the motorcycle with
these systems active. The mode
last selected is automatically re-
activated after the ignition has
been switched off and then on
again.
The basic rule is: the sportier
the mode you select, the more
directly can you tap into the en-
gine's reserves of power. At the
same time, the level of rider as-
sistance that the ABS and DTC
systems offer decreases accord-
ingly.
The RAIN, SPORT and RACE
modes are set up for riding with
standard tyres recommended
by BMW Motorrad. The SLICK
mode is for racing slicks and sur-
faces with a very high level of
grip.
Consequently, you must always
bear the following in mind with
regard to your selection of a ride
mode: the sportier the setting,
the greater the challenge to your
riding skill.
RAIN
The engine's full power is not
made available. Power increase
when you open the throttle is