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Damping Control (DDC) suspension, to the rider
modes, traction and ABS, it's all accessed through
the TFT display.
One thing BMW has pulled off is to make each
electronic adjustment relatively simple. Consider-
ing the incredibly vast amount of information at
your fingertips, ensuring each mode is easy to
access is no easy feat. However, BMW has long
been the leader in electronics in the superbike
game so this is an area I shouldn't be surprised in.
On that note of the DDC, this is a system that
acts every 10 milliseconds—the fastest available
yet to a production machine. The system is con-
stantly monitoring and adjusting the suspension
according to the given situation. There's a dis-
tinctly digital feeling when riding the S 1000 RR
from the front end, and it can take a bit of time
to trust the system, especially if you're used to
riding on well set up, conventionally-adjusted
suspension. The S 1000 RR is a case of learn
first, trust second, and go for it thirdly.
Once you learn the language of the S 1000
RR's suspension, the ride is superbly stable,
yet fluid at the same time. High-speed stability
is exceptional, especially when hitting the back
straight left/right at Barber when the bike prop-
erly unloads itself down the hill, then loads right
back up on the uphill right hander.
