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Starting – Riding – Parking
ABSOE – familiarisation phase
Sensitive electronic
control
It takes skill and sensitive con-
trol of the brakes to pull up
safely on a motorcycle. As the
front wheel locks, it loses its
stabilising centrifugal force, and
even a professional rider faces
an almost certain fall.
For this reason, the rider sel-
dom makes full use of available
braking performance in an
emergency.
Anti-lock braking at both
wheels greatly reduces the risk
of accidents even when road
conditions are poor, and short-
ens braking distance by making
more efficient use of the motor-
cycle’s braking capability.
ABS enhances safety in emer-
gency-braking situations, par-
ticularly when the motorcycle is
travelling in a straight line.Extra safety reservesBut remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances
which ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless
riding. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
– Never ride without due care and attention, or assume that
good fortune will protect you
from your own foolhardiness
– Keep within the permitted speed limits
– Take care when cornering. When you apply the brakes on
a corner, the motorcycle's
weight and momentum take
over and even ABS is unable
to counteract their effects
OEOptional extra
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle’s actual specifi-
cation as purchased, the
accessories fitted or the
national-market specification.
No claims will be entertained as
a result of such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance
data are quoted to the custom-
ary tolerances.The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2003 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from
BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle’s actual specifi-
cation as purchased, the
accessories fitted or the
national-market specification.
No claims will be entertained as
a result of such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance
data are quoted to the custom-
ary tolerances.The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2003 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from
BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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