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Shifting Gears
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Your motorcycle is equipped with an
automatically controlled 6-speed
transmission. It can be shifted automatically
(by AT MODE) or manually (by MT MODE).
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Recommended Shift Points
CRF1000D
Shifting Up
From 1st to 2nd
12 mph (20 km/h)
From 2nd to 3rd
19 mph (30 km/h)
From 3rd to 4th
25 mph (40 km/h)
From 4th to 5th
31 mph (50 km/h)
From 5th to 6th
37 mph (60 km/h)
Shifting Down
From 6th to 5th
28 mph (45 km/h)
From 5th to 4th
22 mph (35 km/h)
From 4th to 3rd
16 mph (25 km/h)
NOTICE
Improper shifting can damage the engine, transmission,
and drive train. Also, coasting or towing the motorcycle
for long distances with the engine off can damage the
transmission.
