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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3To unlock the steering
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
EAU39460
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
lights, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and turn
signal lights can be turned on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to“”.
NOTICE
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Left turn signal indicator light“”
2. Right turn signal indicator light“”
3. Engine trouble“”/YCC-S “SHIFT” indica-
tors and warning light
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light“”
5. Neutral indicator light“”
6. High beam indicator light“”
7. Oil level warning light“”
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-16
3
EAU12500
Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to“” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAUM1132
Start switch“”
Push this switch while applying the
front or rear brake to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU42340
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
EAU12733
Hazard switch“”
With the key in the “ON” or“” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-tery may discharge.
EAU40381
Hand shift control switch
The hand shift control switch enables
shifting gears with the hand shift lever.
When the switch is set to enable hand
shifting, the hand shift control indicator
light will come on.TIP
The shift pedal can be used to shift
gears whether the hand shift lever
is enabled or not.
When the main switch is turned to
“OFF”, the hand shifting mode will
automatically be disabled. Press
1. Hand shift lever
2. Hand shift control switch
3. Hand shift control indicator light
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5The gears can be shifted using either
the shift pedal or the hand shift lever.
The hand shift lever has to be enabled
by pressing the hand shift control
switch prior to being used. Refer to
page 3-17 for the shift pedal operation,
and to pages 3-16 and 3-18 for the
hand shift lever operation.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly, or push the“” side of the
hand shift lever repeatedly until theneutral indicator light comes on.NOTICE
ECA15530
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the vehicle for long distanc-
es. The transmission is properly
lubricated only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion may damage the transmis-
sion.
Always return the throttle to the
closed position while changing
gears to avoid damaging the en-
gine, transmission, and drive
train, which are not designed to
withstand the shock of forcedshifting.
TIP
When shifting from neutral to first
gear, the engine speed must be
lower than approximately 1300
r/min and the sidestand must be
up.
Shifting up is impossible if the en-
gine speed is too low.
Shifting down is impossible if theengine speed is too high.
EAU16810
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height:
1450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
295.0 kg (650 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1298.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
10.80 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 15W-40,
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Shaft drive gear oil
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
25.0 L (6.61 US gal, 5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Type/quantity:
42EHS/1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/U24ESR-N
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
75/48 (1.563)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
35/37 × 21/27 × 33/9 (2.698)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot and left hand
Gear ratio:
1st:
43/17 (2.529)
2nd:
39/22 (1.773)
3rd:
31/23 (1.348)
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