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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
HOW TO RIDE THE
MOTORCYCLE
To start the motorcycle, see Ignition switch
on page 31.
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
allow the speedometer needle to complete a
full sweep. The motorcycle will be in neutral
until a driving mode is selected.
N is displayed on the instrument panel when
the motorcycle is in neutral (no driving mode
selected).
Engaging drive and neutral
Driving mode button
WARNING: If the side stand is in the
down position, the driving modes cannot
be selected. This is to prevent moving
o accidentally with the side stand in
the down position, which could result
in an accident, causing injury or death.
To engage a driving mode, with the ignition
switch in the ON position, apply either of
the brakes and press the driving mode
(D) button (1).
The currently selected driving mode is
displayed on the instrument panel.
Three dierent driving modes are available
for selection:
• One press selects driving mode 1 (default).
• Two presses selects driving mode S (if
available).
• Three presses selects driving mode E.
Note: Using the three dierent power
modes will have an eect on battery
power consumption, range, and the
performance of your motorcycle.
Driving modes may be altered, at any
time, by pressing the driving mode
(D) button. However, the new driving
mode will not engage until the
throttle has been fully closed.
Note: Once the battery charge has
depleted down to 40% charge, power
(not speed) in your selected driving
mode starts to reduce.
Note: The driving mode must be
reselected at the start of each trip,
as the motorcycle resets to driving
mode 1 each time the ignition is
switched to the OFF position.
The driving modes conveniently provide
diering performance and speed
characteristics for your motorcycle.
Neutral button
Stop the motorcycle, apply either of the
brakes and press the Neutral (N) button
(2). This will select neutral and prevent the
motorcycle from moving forward if the
throttle is turned.
Note: If the motorcycle is stationary
for 5 minutes and the throttle or
brakes are not operated in this time,
neutral will be automatically selected.
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