10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 95
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– Press the electric starter button .
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Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument func-
tion check is finished.
When starting, DO NOT open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the start-
ing procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system and the
engine cannot start.
Press the electric starter button for at most 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 sec-
onds before trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. You can only start
the engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when
a gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear, the
engine stops.
– Remove the motorcycle from the center stand or side stand.
10.3 Starting off
– Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.
10.4 Start off with HHC (Option: Hill-start assist)
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The HHC is an optional auxiliary function of the brake system.
The HHC prevents accidental rolling back of the motorcycle on hills.
The HHC recognizes stopping on hills and operates the rear brake.
After releasing the brake lever, the brake force is maintained for a maximum of 5 seconds
as long as the motorcycle is not moving forward.
When driving off the HHC releases the rear brake automatically.