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TFT hidden extra functions

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15 July 2024 by
TFT hidden extra functions
Alexander Biringer | Biricon IT Services GmbH
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Sport mode animations

Our TFT can do much more than it shows in normal operation, which is mainly due to the fact that BMW Motorrad only knows 2 TFT types. The small one as on our GS(A) and a somewhat larger one. Here we deal with the standard display. 

What do we need for this?

  • ISTA+ (or another tool to check and clear the fault memory)

  • ESYS

  • BimmerUtility

  • E-Net cable

Here are a few functions divided into groups that you can activate:

Startup animation

GS Adventure, BMW - M, GT Urban, Hardbagger, R-Sport, RR-Sport, RS-Sport, RT-Tourer, X-Urban, XR-Sport.  

TFT menu: selecting the startup animation (GS Adventure, M, GT Urban etc.)

Live lean angle display in sport mode

The lean angle display shows us live what lean angle we have reached in the corner. The maximum angle to the right and left is also visualised on the display. The search term for it is ,,Bank"

Lean angle display live in sport mode on the TFT display

Activate sport mode

Sport mode comes from the racing machines and is primarily designed for the race track, but can also be activated for us. It is made up of a large number of individual menus. 

For this we have to put the display into sport mode, otherwise the menus do not exist, even if we activate them.

Sport mode TFT menu settings view 1

Sport mode TFT menu settings view 2

We set the sport ScoreScreen to 01-02-03

Sport ScoreScreen configuration 01-02-03 view 1

Sport ScoreScreen configuration 01-02-03 view 2

Sport ScoreScreen configuration 01-02-03 view 3

Sport ScoreScreen configuration 01-02-03 view 4

Shift flash

Shift flash function activated in TFT sport mode

Hill start assist

Hill start assist display in the TFT display



Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You need ISTA+ (to check and clear the fault memory), ESYS, BimmerUtility and an E-Net cable to connect to the vehicle.

It shows live the currently reached lean angle during Cornering and additionally visualises the maximum angle reached to the right and left on the TFT display.

The hill start assist works on the principle of a hill holder: It holds the motorcycle briefly when pulling away on a hill so that it cannot roll backwards.