The underslung swingarm has been pinched from the RR and the spring strut is now located significantly further away from the swing axis and the engine . This prevents the shock from soaking up waste heat , offering stable temperature behaviour and more constant damping response . In order to keep fuel consumption and noise down , BMW tweaked the gear ratios for 4th , 5th and 6th , which now have longer gear ratios . In addition to a smoother , self-reinforcing antihopping clutch , the new S1000R is equipped with engine drag torque control ( MSR ) for the first time as an optional extra . BMW says the engine drag torque control prevents the rear wheel from slipping as a result of abrupt throttling or downshifting thanks to being electronically controlled . The S1000R has also received a visual refresh for 2021 with the love ‘ em or hate ‘ em asymmetrical headlights now scrapped in favour of a new LED headlamp . The Headlight Pro system , which adds an adaptive turning light and light guides with daytime running light function , is available as an optional extra ex works . Also getting a new look is the design of the fairings , with the bike getting a more emphasised “ tail up - nose down ” look than the outgoing model to give the S1000R an eye-catching visual
impact that may have been lost with the switch to a more conventional-looking headlight . As expected , the electronics suite is jam-packed with everything the rider may need to keep the S1000R under their thumb . Included are three riding modes , Dynamic Traction Control ( DTC ) and ABS Pro as standard equipment . When it comes to optional extras , BMW ’ s “ Riding Modes Pro ” which unlocks the “ Dynamic Pro ” riding mode , Dynamic Brake Control ( DBC ), engine drag torque control , “ Engine Brake ” and “ Power Wheelie ” functions . All the rider modes and safety aids are controlled by a 6.5 ” TFT display that was pinched from the S1000RR superbike . The rider can choose between customised screen displays for various purposes . The Pure Ride Screen , for example , provides all the necessary information for normal road riding , while a further Core Screen shows displays for banking angle , deceleration and traction control . For even more nerdy stats and figures , the optional M package provides a third Core Screen with bar display and lap timer . As is becoming more and more prevalent , BMW has included a Bluetooth smartphone interface which allows app-based arrow navigation as a standard function of the TFT .
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