Selecting a Gear
22 Basic Operation and Riding
Selecting a Gear
CLUTCH
1. Slowly pull the clutch lever towards the handlebar grip to fully
disengage the clutch.
2. Use the gear shifter lever to select a gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch hand lever to engage the clutch.
Using the clutch
• ALWAYS use the clutch when shifting between gears
• DO NOT use the clutch when accelerating from a stop.
Modulation of the clutch is not required and will cause excessive
clutch wear and contamination of the oil.
• DO NOT use the clutch when coming to a stop as this will reduce
the amount of regenerative braking applied.
GEAR SHIFTER LEVER
The transmission is a six speed sequential gear box. Neutral is
located between second and third gear. The currently selected gear
is displayed on the LCD.
• Push the gear shifter lever all the way down to shift the
transmission to the next lower gear.
• Lift the gear shifter lever all the way up to shift the transmission
to the next higher gear.
Release the gear shifter lever after each gear change, the lever must
return to its central position before another gear change can be
made.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the clutch or transmission, the clutch must be
fully disengaged before attempting a gear shift.
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