10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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S03900-01
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Take the motorcycle off the side stand and sit on the motorcy-
cle.
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Move the RACE-ON button within the range of the steering
lock.
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Ensure that the RACE ON key stays in range while riding.
Guideline
Maximum range of the
RACE-ON key around the
steering lock
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Info
The range may be reduced by decreases in RACE ON
key battery voltage and by interfering radio waves.
If the battery voltage of the RACE-ON key is too low,
one of the ignition keys must be placed in the area of
the steering lock (
p. 21) and must be safely stored
again after starting.
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Make sure that the start button/emergency OFF switch is in the
middle position .
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Switch on ignition; to do this, briefly press the RACE-ON but-
ton
(maximum of 1 second).
The steering is unlocked.
The function check of the combination instrument is run.
The ABS warning lamp goes out when starting off.
Info
If the steering does not unlock, move the handlebar
slightly.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
Neutral position
N
is displayed.
S03901-01
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Press the start button/emergency OFF switch into the lower
position .
Info
Only press the start button/emergency OFF switch into
the lower position
when the combination instrument
function check has been completed.
Do not open the throttle to start.
Press the start button/emergency OFF switch into the
lower position
for a maximum of five seconds. Wait
for at least 5 seconds before trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting sys-
tem. You can only start the engine if the transmission
is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when a gear
is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift
into gear, the engine stops.
