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WARNING
This vehicle is considerably powerful
and must be used gradually and with
the greatest care.
Do not position any object inside the
front part of the fairing (between the
handlebar and the dashboard), in order
not to hinder the rotation of the handle-
bar and visibility toward the dashboard.
NOTE
Before departure, carefully read
the “SAFE DRIVE” chapter, see p. 5
(SAFE DRIVE).
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CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light “
g
” (1) posi-
tioned on the dashboard comes on
while the vehicle is running, this means
that 4.5±1 l of fuel are still available in
the tank.
Provide for topping up as soon as pos-
sible, see p. 30 (FUEL).
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WARNING
If you drive without passenger, make
sure that the passenger footrests are
folded.
While riding, keep your hands on the
grips and your feet on the footrests.
NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER
THAN THOSE INDICATED.
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WARNING
If you drive with a passenger, instruct
him/her so that he/she does not create
problems during manouvres.
Before leaving, make sure that the
stand/stands is/are completely up.
To leave:
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Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
mirrors correctly.
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CAUTION
With the vehicle at rest, try to get ac-
quainted with the use of the rear-view
mirrors. The reflecting surface is con-
vex, therefore the objects seem to be
farther away than they actually are.
These mirrors offer a “wide-angle” view
and only experience will allow you to
evaluate the distance of the following
vehicles correctly.
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With released throttle grip (2) ( Pos. A )
and engine idling, pull the clutch lever (3)
completely.
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Engage the first gear, by pressing the
shifting lever (4) downwards.
◆
Release the brake lever (pulled on the
starting).
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WARNING
On departure, the abrupt release of the
clutch lever may cause the engine to
stall or the vehicle to jerk forwards.
Never accelerate abruptly or excessive-
ly when releasing the clutch lever, in or-
der to prevent the clutch from “slip-
ping” (slow release) or the front wheel
from raising “rearing up” (quick re-
lease).