2016 BMW S 1000 XR
FIRST RIDE
P58
You'd be amazed at how
many manufacturers hide
their electronics in a hell
of crappy switches and
electronic mazes to make
them hard to access and
harder to turn off – there's
something to be said for German ef-
ficiency. If you want to switch them off,
it's easy, but it's on your head.
S P O R T T O U R I N G O N S T E R O I D S
All those electronic gizmos and good
old-school power combine to give a
unique riding experience previously
Split air intake
is a trademark
of the RR-
derived range
of BMW four-
cylinder bikes.
WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?
Confused by all the acronyms? Don't blame ya. Thanks to the folks at BMW,
here's a quick run down of what electronic systems do what. The grey area is for
the standard package without Ride Modes Pro, which is available if you purchase
the Premium Package or if you buy Ride Modes Pro as an added extra.
