BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual page 80

performance in an emergen-
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cy.
The BMW Integral ABS pro-
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vides improved braking de-
celeration by means of lock
up protection for both wheels
and braking force distribu-
tion by means of the integral
braking function. Making full
use of the motorcycle's tech-
z
nical braking capacity will
minimize braking distances
noticeably, even when road
conditions are poor. When
driving straight ahead, BMW
Integral ABS enables safe, re-
liable braking optimized for
the respective conditions.
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potential-
ly shorter braking distances
which BMW Integral ABS per-
mits must not be used as an
excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of
ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering.
When you apply the brakes
on a corner, the motorcycle's
weight and momentum take
over and even BMW Integral
ABS is unable to counteract
their effects.
Partially integral brake
Your motorcycle is equipped
with a partially integral brake
configuration. Both front and
rear brakes are applied simul-
taneously when you pull the
handbrake lever. The foot-
brake lever acts only on the
rear brake.
The electronic controller in
the BMW Integral ABS regu-
lates braking-force distribu-
tion between front and rear
wheels. Braking-force distri-
bution depends on load and
is recalculated every time the
ABS controller comes into ac-
tion.
Brake booster
On braking, BMW Integral
ABS boosts the brake force
on the wheel by means of a
hydraulic pump. By boosting
the braking force in this way,
BMW Integral ABS achieves
higher braking efficiency than
standard brake systems.
ABS anti-lock braking
system
ABS prevents the wheels
locking under braking, thus
contributing significantly to
road safety.
Rear wheel lift
Even under severe braking,
a high level of tire grip can
mean that the front wheel
does not lock up until very
late, if at all. Consequently,