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Riding Mode Selection
Warning
The selection of riding modes whilst
the motorcycle is in motion requires
the rider to allow the motorcycle to
coast (motorcycle moving, engine
running, throttle closed, clutch lever
pulled in and no brakes applied) for a
brief period of time.
Riding mode selection whilst the
motorcycle is in motion should only be
attempted:
•At low speed
•In traffic-free areas
•On straight and level roads or
surfaces
•In good road and weather conditions
•Where it is safe to allow the
motorcycle to briefly coast.
Riding mode selection whilst the
motorcycle is in motion MUST NOT be
attempted:
•At high speeds
•Whilst riding in traffic
•During cornering or on winding roads
or surfaces
•On steeply inclined roads or surfaces
•In poor road/weather conditions
•Where it is unsafe to allow the
motorcycle to coast.
Failure to observe this important
warning may lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
If ABS and/or TC has been disabled
using the BIKE SETUP menu, the ABS
and/or TC settings saved for all riding
modes will be overridden.
ABS and/or TC will remain OFF
regardless of the riding mode selection,
until they have been re-enabled or, the
ignition has been switch OFF then ON
again.
If the ABS is disabled, the brake system
will function as a non-ABS braking
system. In this situation braking too
hard will cause the wheels to lock, and
may result in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
If the traction control is disabled, the
motorcycle will handle as normal but
without traction control. In this
situation accelerating too hard on wet/
slippery road surfaces may cause the
rear wheel to slip, and may result in
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Warning
After selecting a riding mode, operate
the motorcycle in an area free from
traffic to gain familiarity with the new
settings.
Do not loan your motorcycle to anyone
as they may change the riding mode
settings from those you are familiar
with, causing loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
To select a riding mode:
