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The past season has again brought us numerous insights into the F900. On this occasion, thank you again to all who help us with their feedback to always recognize new potentials to make our services even better. After there was no new variant for the F900 last year, we are also adding this year. So we have introduced the following improvements in our Power Mapping as part of our further development:
Of course we want to offer our services as soon as possible also for the new S1000RR and M1000RR from model year 2023. To this end, we ordered immediately on the first day and were already able to take delivery of our new bike. Many thanks to Tommy Wagner Motorrad and BMW Motorrad Germany for a delivery that went smoothly and even ahead of schedule.
This year the S1000 models make the beginning with the revised mappings V2023. The best first - despite inflation we could keep our prices stable. Technically, we have introduced the following innovations / enhancements in addition to minor improvements that are not listed here...
S1000RR 2019+ (K67) + M1000RR 2021+ (K66)
S1000R (K63), S1000XR 2019+ (K69)
S1000RR 2015-2018 (K46MÜ2, K46MÜ3), S1000R 2014-2020 (K47, K47MÜ), S1000XR 2015-2019 (K49)
S1000RR 2010-2014 (K46, K46MÜ) + HP4 (K42)
*) only Race Mapping / Race Mapping PRO
Some customers have already asked for feedback on the 95dB(A) stationary noise measure for BMW S1000XR 2015-2019. So we are happy that we can already publish feedback despite winter - thank you Armin!
"Thank you very much for the smooth processing. Control unit was quickly removed with the instructions and sent and also came back fix again together with the sample report. Acceptance at the TÜV Süd was also completely problem-free. Since I now had to go to the registration office anyway, I immediately separated from the seasonal license plate and registered my XR for year-round operation. Drives like before, only the stationary noise is now just a little quieter. Super that you have taken care of this problem - now I can finally go back to Tyrol and who knows where else such route limitations will come."
Armin H., Germany, BMW S1000XR 2019
Also this year we say goodbye with a donation for the DRF Luftrettung, which we also presented on behalf of all of our customers.
We wish you a Merry Christmas, good health and a successful start into season 2023!
Robert & Rainer Stelzenberger
We have decided to support the German Endurance Cup DLC in addition to the ongoing driver sponsorship. Here is a review of the season finale in Oscherleben on 8.10.2022 by Marco Siegle, BMW S1000RR 2020 - many thanks at this point - from the Face2Face team.
For the first time Oschersleben this year. And for the first time a DLC race without previous training for the three of us. For all of us the cool temperatures at this time of the year were a challenge. After all, if you want to score points in the endurance race, you first have to get there. So we had to start slowly. Despite little preparation and little training, we were able to secure 18th place on the grid across all classes.
At 12 o'clock we went out for the Le Mans start. Marcel was our start driver. For the Le Mans start, all riders run across the track at the start signal, start the bike and ride off. Marcel starts (as always) bomb and rides right in front. Riders change only when the tank is empty. In Oschersleben, that means about 40 minutes at race pace at a stretch. The RS2E electronics package has brought a lot of benefits over the distance, including the short-stroke throttle grip, which is a real advantage over these long distances. Less movement saves power, is easy to control and is much gentler on the forearm. The traction control worked very well and is particularly helpful when accelerating out of any bend and is also clearly perceptible due to the acoustic feedback. Exit of the Hasseröder goes full throttle over a bump. Wheelietime - looks great, but costs time. Here the Wheelie Control optimized by RS2E served me well. In the race we had to fight with a technical defect of our team mate Hendrik in lap 48, which unfortunately cost us an additional driver change.
After 6 hours and 211 laps we finished 10th in our class. Under the circumstances we are satisfied. In the overall ranking 2022 Moto 1000 we made the 6th place. A great result with desire for more!
Overall I say "thank you" for the great work and support in this great 2022 DLC season!
We look forward to next season and continue to give full throttle in the direction of podiums!
A sloping or ascending track is difficult for the control systems to recognize and process. That's why we made the long journey to Portimao to test and further develop our race mappings under these challenging conditions. Now we have to analyze everything in detail during the next weeks to confirm improvements and to sort out other things.
Of course we had our camera with us again and can already offer a first video:
Marc Neumann #36 @Portimao, 1:48.9, BMW M1000RR 2021
With this news article, we would like to thank all interested readers of our homepage and subscribers to our newsletter! We look back with gratitude on a great year. A year with many more highlights than those that made it into a news article. We also neglected our public relations work somewhat so that we could be there for our customers 100%. The overwhelming amount of appreciation we receive in the form of positive feedback via email, Google, telephone, etc. is our motivation to keep going. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This year, we were once again able to make a donation to the DRF Luftrettung and the Wings for Life Foundation.
The special thing behind the picture for this article: No - not the cookies on the GS! We retrofitted the original BMW seat heating to this BMW R1300GS in cooperation with Motorrad Pielmeier in Tiefenbach.
Merry Christmas, relaxing holidays and a healthy and successful 2026 season to all!
Robert and Rainer
This year we are once again working intensively on further improving our mappings for the M/S1000 models. We are starting with our Power Mapping PRO with the following new features / improvements:
And also a first feedback - thanks again to Marcel, Germany, S1000XR 2021 - update from v24 to v26 + short throttle:
"Package arrived yesterday, installed straight away, short throttle grip also screwed on. Everything worked out great [...] Rough conclusion after 50 km lap: no more jerking. I also rode in every gear and really made sure to ride constantly to feel any jerking, but it's simply no longer there. The torque is similar or the same as the old mapping [...]. Apart from that, the bike is much more agile, much more spontaneous thanks to the short-stroke throttle grip and simply rides better. More detailed conclusion after more riding time and with a direct comparison with my colleague who has the same model and the same year of manufacture (standard condition): So when you drive with the original mapping, you think someone is holding you down at the back. Because in contrast to the update, there is almost nothing at all at the bottom of the original! I've totally forgotten that again, the update has so much more power at the bottom and the short-stroke throttle grip makes the bike so aggressive and comes on immediately! In the original, you have to turn the throttle half a turn and then it moves forward so slowly. The bubbling is mega when you take the throttle off, [...] and the constant jerking is gone in every gear! No matter which gear, the bike runs so smoothly - top top top! [...] Shifting is also much smoother and easier below 4000 rpm, much easier than the original. And the cold start phase - the loud revving up is also history. I'm really happy with the update [...] and my colleague is thrilled too! He also thought he was riding a completely different model of the moped, so thank you very much for the mega great work."
In response to popular demand, we have now also looked at the R12 models. Based on the existing Dynamic Mapping for the R nineT predecessor models, we have worked intensively on the R12. In detailed development and testing work, we have put together the Dynamic Mapping for the BMW R12. Our changes can be summarized as follows:
And also the first feedback - thanks again to ...
... Andreas, Germany, R12 nineT 2024: "The result is simply impressive. Whether response, thrust acoust, optimized shift assistant or the shortened throttle grip. Everything is perfectly coordinated. The machine delivers confident performance at all times and in every situation and is simply great fun. 100% recommendation!
... Hans-Peter, Germany, R12 G/S 2025:"The shift assistant is perfect. The bumps in the middle speed range when shifting up have disappeared. The automatic shifts almost like a dual-clutch gearbox, so it's really very good. Throttle response in dynamic mode: The throttle response and acceleration are extremely dynamic. The motorcycle has a completely different characteristic and has become a sports machine. Emotions come up and the grin is under the helmet. Wheeliecontrol: ... The bike is nice and light at the front and takes off. In my opinion, the power is not reduced, just as we wanted it to be. Preheating the catalytic converter: The miserable revving when cold has thankfully disappeared. ... Conclusion: I handed in my R12 G/S as a tomcat and got it back as a lion. A synthetic driving experience became an emotional one. Perfect, keep it up and all the best.
Outlook for the R nineT models: we are planning to incorporate numerous findings from the R12 work. Requests for the waiting list or development partnership will be gladly accepted.
As usual, and already demanded, here are 2 selected feedbacks from the development / test phase of the Power Mapping for BMW F800 F900 models.
Giacomo, Italy, BMW F900GS 2025 with racing exhaust system
"... even though the asphalt is not the best at this time of year [March], it was great to ride. With the shortened throttle grip in combination with the improved response [eGas], it's fantastic. You often find yourself at the bottom end of the stroke, the engine pushes well with nice torque and power. Already in RAIN you can feel a big difference, before this mode was dead, in dynamics it's brutal, it blasts you away - how I like it! When you pull the gears, the engine revs up, revs up, never stops and the intervention of the limiter is not felt, it's just fantastic. The shift assist and the gearbox are fantastic, fluid and at the same time dry and fast with a shot in the arm both upshifting and downshifting. ... In short, I was already able to leave 600 and 1000cc supersport bikes behind me in the passes before and now it's even easier."
Paul, Germany, BMW F900XR 2020 with standard exhaust system, update from v2023 to v2026
"In short: I'm convinced that there's nothing more that can be done to improve the electronics. Shifting: Always perfect now! Throttle response in DYNAMIC (PRO) is now so nice and crisp, just how I wanted it. The higher torque at the bottom is more than noticeable. It's may be too aggressive for others (e.g. in city traffic), but then you can quickly switch to a softer throttle response by changing the riding mode - as I said, it works perfectly for me. The new fan control is also very pleasant, it no longer boils up so much when you have to wait at traffic lights."