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General information and controls
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1Telltale and warning lights 
(
b 7)
2 Speedometer
3 Odometer
4 Trip meter
5 Trip meter reset knob
6 Rev. counter (
b 62) 7
Warning light, fuel level/with 
approx. 5 litres (1. 1 Imp. gal) 
in reserve  yellow 
m 
(
b 23, 60)
8 Warning light, engine oil 
pressure  red 
p (b 60)
9 Ignition switch and steering 
lock (
b 8)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number 
for description
321
7
45
8
6
9
Cockpit
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Safety check
Accessories and loads
• Max. load in each caseOA (left 
and right): 10 kg (approx. 
22 lbs)
• Max. load on luggage carrier 
and in tank-top rucksack
OA: 
5 kg (approx. 11 lbs) each
• Check that fastenings are  correctly positioned and tight
d Warning:
With cases installed, it is ad-
visable not to exceed 
130 km/h (80 mph).
OA Optional accessories
e Caution:
Do not exceed the gross weight 
limit of 450 kg (992 lbs).
Do not exceed the wheel load 
limits of 180 kg (397 lbs) at the 
front and 300 kg (573 lbs) at the 
rear.
Reset the suspension spring 
preload and the shock absorb-
ers to match the total weight 
(
b 40, 41, 43).
The total weight consists of:
– Motorcycle with full tank
–Rider
–Passenger
– Luggage
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