Operation Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
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NOTE:
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When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 5th to 3rd gear).
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
●
Thoroughly warm up the engine.
●
Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
●
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
●
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
●
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
Shift point
(km/h)
1st → 2nd
2nd → 3rd
3rd → 4th
4th → 5th
5th → 6th
20
30
40
50
60
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