Technical data

In addition to problems on the
BMW Motorrad Race ABS, un-
usual driving conditions can also
lead to a fault message.
Unusual driving conditions:
Heating up on an auxiliary
stand at idle speed or with gear
engaged.
Rear wheel locked-up for a
longer period of time by engine
brake, e.g. when riding down
steep hills.
Should a fault code result due to
one of the driving conditions de-
scribed above, the ABS function
can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
Any technical system is al-
ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.
To ensure that the
BMW Motorrad Race ABS
is in an optimally maintained
condition, it is vital that the
specified inspection intervals be
complied with.
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances which
BMW Motorrad Race ABS per-
mits must not be used as an ex-
cuse for careless riding. ABS is
primarily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer-
gencies.
Be careful in curves! When you
apply the brakes in a curve, the
motorcycle's weight and mo-
mentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un-
able to counteract their effects.
Engine management
with BMW Motorrad
DTC
How does DTC work?
The BMW Motorrad DTC com-
pares the wheel speeds of the
front and rear wheel. From the
speed difference the slip, and
with it the stability reserves on
the rear wheel are determined.
When a slip limit is exceeded, the
engine torque is adapted by the
engine management system.
Even with DTC, the laws of
physics cannot be overrid-
den. The driver is always respon-
sible for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety provided with risky
driving.
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