Riding Mode - BMW HP4 Rider's Manual

Riding mode

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There are four riding modes to
choose from for adjusting the
motorcycle to the weather, road
conditions and driving style:
RAIN
SPORT (default mode)
RACE
SLICK (with coding plug in-
stalled only)
When the coding plug is
used, the operating permit
for public roads is voided.
Do not use the encoding plug on
public roads.
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Each riding mode affects the be-
havior of the motorcycle in a dif-
ferent way. ABS and/or DTC can
be switched off in each mode;
the following explanations always
refer to the activated systems.
The last selected riding mode
is reactivated automatically after
the ignition is switched off and
on again. However, the shut-
off of ABS and/or DTC is main-
tained only if the coding plug is
installed.
The RAIN, SPORT and RACE
modes are designed for riding
with series tires recommended
by BMW Motorrad. SLICK mode
assumes racing tires and roads
with very good adhesion.
Therefore, consider the follow-
ing when selecting the riding
mode: The sportier the setting,
the more demanding the require-
ments for the driving skill of the
rider are!
RAIN
The torque increase is linear.
The ABS system always inter-
venes early enough to prevent
the wheels from locking up and
the rear wheel from lifting off the
ground if possible.
The DTC system intervenes early
enough to always prevent the
rear wheel from spinning if possi-
ble.
The DDC setting assumes a con-
servative riding style.
SPORT
The ABS response character-
istics remain identical to those
provided in the RAIN mode.
The DTC system intervenes later
than in the RAIN mode so that
minor drifts are possible at the
ends of curves.
The DDC response character-
istics remain identical to those
provided in the RAIN mode.
RACE
The RACE mode is the sportiest
mode as long as the coding plug
is not installed.
The ABS system intervenes later
in this mode. The wheels are still
prevented from locking up, how-