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USING THE TRANSMISSION
The transmission is
provided to
keep the engine operating
smoothly in its normal operating
speed range. The gear ratios
have been carefully chosen to
meet the characteristics of the
engine. The rider should always
select the most suitable gear for
the prevailing conditions. Never
slip the clutch to control road
speed, but rather downshift to
allow the engine to run within
its
normal operational range. The
table below shows the approxi-
mate speed range for each gear.
Shifting up schedule
Gear position
miles/h
km/h
1st ~ 2nd
12
20
2nd ~ 3rd
19
30
3rd ~ 4th
25
40
4th~ Top
31
50
Shifting down schedule
Gear position
Top ~ 4th
Disengage the clutch when the
motorcycle speed drops below 20
km/h (12 miles/h).
AWARNING
Downshifting . when engine
speed is too high can;
. cause the rear wheel to skid
and lose traction due to
increased engine braking,
resultng in an accident; or
. force the engine to overrev in
the lower gear, resultng in
engine damage.
Reduce speed before down-
shifting.
Downshifting while the motor-
cycle is leaned over in a corner
may cause rear wheel skid and
loss of control.
Reduce your speed and down-
shift before entering the cor-
ner.
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