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Originally Posted by BS_CS
So wait... Are you saying this wouldn't work? 
I wouldn't be surprised if we see Tesla do something like this in the future. Seems like they'd be able to limit power potential on the fly or at the flip of a switch or an app which I'm guessing is easier for electric vehicles than it is for ICE vehicles. |
Maybe the BMW auto group side of the house can talk to BMW Motorrad. New S1000RR bikes are delivered limited in performance up until the factory recommended break in period is completed. The official answer is to ensure proper break in of the mechanicals. Some say it's also to ensure new owners that have never ridden the RR understand the dynamics of the motorcycle. I don't recall if the limiter just goes away after the mileage is reached or if the dealer removes the limiter when the first factory service is done.
Something similar to this could be adapted as a teenager nanny for autos along with the existing riding modes the RR has which has become standard for modern sport bikes. The RR has rain, sport, race, and slick modes from the factory. Here's a list of what each of the modes do:
1. Power Mode: Rain: Power is cut to 150 bhp, reduced torque, and the
throttle response is more gentle.
* 5% throttle dampening
* The braking force is applied to both front and rear wheels (partially
integral brakes)
* Rear wheel ABS operates even when only the rear foot brake is used
* The system detects if the rear wheel is lifting (stoppie protection)
* Wheelie protection operates at 29 degrees lean angle and wheelie angle max 33 degrees, 5 second front wheel lift maximum
* Reduces rear wheel spin
* Increased traction and stability even when the frictional coefficient
spikes suddenly
* Power freeze lean angle 38 degrees
2. Power Mode: Sport (which is the default setting): Full power (193 at the \
crank, approx 183 rwhp) with a fast but smooth throttle response.
* 5% throttle dampening
* The braking force is applied to both front and rear wheels (partially
integral brakes)
* Rear wheel ABS operates even when only the rear foot brake is used
* The system detects if the rear wheel is lifting (stoppie protection)
* Wheelie protection operates at 29 degrees lean angle and wheelie angle max 33 degrees, 5 second front wheel lift maximum
* DTC is slower to intervene than in Rain Mode, so slight drifts are
possible when exiting corners
* Power freeze lean angle 45 degrees
3. Power Mode: Race: Full power but instant throttle response.
* No throttle dampening.
* The braking force is applied to both front and rear wheels (partially
integral brakes)
* Rear wheel ABS operates even when only the rear foot brake is used
* No rear wheel lift detection (stoppie protection)
* Wheelie control none
* DTC even slower to intervene so longer drifts and brief wheelies are
possible when exiting corners
* Power freeze lean angle 48 degrees
4. Power Mode: Slick (coding plug required to be inserted): Full power 193hp with ram air at 160km/h 200hp
* No throttle dampening, an aggressive and instant throttle response.
* The braking force is applied to both front and rear wheels (partially
integral brakes)
* ABS does not operate when only foot brake is used
* No rear wheel lift detection
* Wheelies control none
* Power freeze lean angle 53 degrees