3-5
1
5
4
3
2
N
1
1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral
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Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in
combination with the clutch when
shifting.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the
handlebar to apply the front brake.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down
on the brake pedal to apply the rear
brake.
1.Front brake lever
1
1.Rear brake pedal
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ShiftingThe transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available
at a given speed for starting, acceler-
ating, climbing hills, etc. The use of
the shift pedal is shown in the illustra-
tion.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
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Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
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Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and
can be damaged by shifting
without using the clutch.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
1
5
4
3
2
N
1
1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st
®2nd23
2nd ®3rd36
3rd ®4th50
4th ®5th60
NOTE:
When shifting two gears down from
4th to 2nd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h.
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