Suzuki DL1000A 2018 User Manual

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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
Shifting down schedule
Disengage the clutch when the
motorcycle speed drops below 15
km/h (9 miles/h).
Gear position km/h miles/h
1st
→ 2nd 19 12
2nd
→ 3rd 34 21
3rd
→ 4th 46 29
4th
→ 5th 59 37
5th
→ 6th 72 45
Gear position km/h miles/h
6th
→ 5th 69 43
5th
→ 4th 56 35
4th
→ 3rd 44 28
 WARNING
Downshifting when engine
speed is too high can:
• cause the rear wheel to skid
and lose traction due to
increased engine braking,
resulting in an accident; or
• force the engine to overrev in
the lower gear, resulting in
engine damage.
Reduce speed before down-
shifting.
 WARNING
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 a corner.
NOTICE
Revving the engine into the red
zone can cause severe engine
damage.
Never allow the engine to rev
into the red zone in any gear.

Suzuki DL1000A 2018 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	DL1000A 2018
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English