Ducati Hyperstrada, Owner'S Manual

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Warning
Check your state laws. Obtain insurance
coverage and keep your insurance document secure
with the other motorcycle documents.
To protect rider and passenger safety, some states
mandate the use of a certified helmet.
Warning
Check your state laws. Riding without a helmet
may be punishable by law.
Warning
Riders without helmets are more likely to suffer
severe bodily injury or die if they are in an accident.
Warning
Check that your helmet complies with safety
specifications, permits good vision, is the right size
for your head, and carries a certification label
indicating that it conforms to the standards in force in
your state. Road traffic laws differ from state to state.
Learn about traffic laws in your state before riding and
always obey them.
Rider training
Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Driving
a motorcycle is different from driving other vehicles
and requires specific riding and braking techniques.
Warning
Poor training or improper operation of the
vehicle can lead to loss of control, death or severe
damage.
Riding gear
Riding gear is very important for safety. Unlike cars,
a motorcycle offers no impact protection in an
accident.
Proper riding gear includes helmet, eye protection,
gloves, boots, long sleeve jacket and long pants.
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The helmet must have the requirements listed in
page 9; if your helmet does not have a visor, use
suitable eye wear;
- Use five-finger gloves made from leather or
abrasion-resistant material;
- Riding boots or shoes must have non-slip soles
and offer ankle protection;
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