PREPARING FOR USE 8
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– Get used to handling the motorcycle in a suitable area before making a longer trip. Try also to ride as slowly
as possible and in a standing position to get a better feel for the motorcycle.
– Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
– Do not make any trips that exceed your ability and experience.
– Run the engine in. ( p. 61)
8.2 Running in the engine
– During the run-in phase, do not exceed the specified vehicle speed in the respective gear.
Guideline
During the first 1,000 km (620 mi)
Maximum speed per gear
first-gear 50 km/h (31.1 mph)
second-gear 70 km/h (43.5 mph)
third-gear 90 km/h (55.9 mph)
fourth-gear 110 km/h (68.4 mph)
fifth-gear 125 km/h (77.7 mph)
sixth-gear 140 km/h (87 mph)
– Avoid fully opening the throttle.