OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
EAU16671
Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of itstravel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
ECA10260
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 motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand theshock of forced shifting.
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).
1. Shift pedal
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2025 mm (79.7 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height:
1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1360 mm (53.5 in)
Ground clearance:
190 mm (7.48 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2395 mm (94.3 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
154.0 kg (340 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
74.0 × 58.0 mm (2.91 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio:
9.80 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SF, SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.35 L (1.43 US qt, 1.19 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.45 L (1.53 US qt, 1.28 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
19.2 L (5.07 US gal, 4.22 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Type/quantity:
33EHS-3D01/1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
74/24 (3.083)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
44/15 (2.933)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
36/14 (2.571)
2nd:
32/19 (1.684)
3rd:
28/22 (1.273)
4th:
26/25 (1.040)
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10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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