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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 charac-
teristics 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.
(Canada)
The table below shows the approximate
speed range for each gear
Shifting up schedule
Shifting down schedule
Disengage the clutch when the motorcycle
speed drops below 20 km/h (12 miles/h).
Gear position km/h miles/h
1st → 2nd 20 12
2nd → 3rd 30 19
3rd → 4th 40 25
4th → 5th 50 31
Gear position km/h miles/h
5th → 4th 40 25
4th → 3rd 30 19
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