Technical data

Riding mode
Selection
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
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The following applies to
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.
Do not use the coding plug for
riding these vehicles 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. However, the ABS and/or
DTC systems remain deactivated
only if the coding plug is inser-
ted.
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 increase in torque is linear.
The ABS system always inter-
venes early enough to prevent as
effectively as possible the wheels
from locking and the rear wheel
from lifting off the ground.
The DTC-system intervenes
early enough to prevent the rear
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