2014 BMW S 1000 R

Automatic Stability Control (ASC) with two modes—Rain and Road—is standard on the S1000R, as is Race ABS. Both can be activated or deactivated while the bike is in motion. “Rain,” naturally, is recommended for wet roads, offering softer throttle response and a limit of 136 hp, along with ABS and ASC that intervene sooner. “Road” is, of course, for roads that ain’t wet. The optional Pro modes are Dynamic and Dynamic Pro. In Dynamic, ASC is replaced with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), for “sporty” riding on dry roads. That is, dry roads without chalk. The throttle response is without inhibition and the Race ABS intervenes at higher thresholds in Dynamic mode. Rear-wheel lift detection is also disabled and DTC is delayed. In Dynamic Pro, you’re on your own, which is convenient for rear-wheel drifting, as the media kit kindly notes. So, have at it. - CycleWorld.com