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Moving Off
Make sure the side stand / main stand is up.
Make sure the surrounding area is clear.
Smoothly open the throttle to move off
Breaking
Completely
close the throttle, the engine will help slowing down the scooter.
When stopping, always apply both brakes at the same time. Generally speaking, the front brake should
be applied a bit more than the rear.
Never lock the brakes or it will cause the tires to skid. When turning a corner, reduce your speed before
getting into the corner.
Even though this scooter is equipped with ABS, braking during turning a corner may cause wheel slip. It
is better to limit and do not apply hard braking force when cornering.
For emergency braking, focus on applying the brakes as hard as possible.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS is designed to help prevent the wheel from locking up when hard brakes are applied while running
straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force. Intermittently gaining gripping force and braking force
helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping. Brake control function is
identical to that of a conventional scooter. The brake levers are used for the front and rear brakes.
Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the following
characteristics:
ABS cannot compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or improper application of brakes.
You must take the same care as with scooters not equipped with ABS.
ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill surfaces, the
stopping distance of a scooter
’s with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent scooter without ABS.
Use special caution in such areas.
ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up during straight-up braking, but it cannot control wheel slip which
may be caused by braking during cornering. When turning a corner, it is better to limit braking to the light
application of both brakes or not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you get into the corner.
When the ABS is activating, you can feel tremble from the front/rear brake lever or both levers.
ABS Indicator
The ABS indicator in the combination instrument (page 10) may go on when the below situation occurs:
When the engine is started with the main stand raised, and the throttle is opened to make the rear wheel
spins.
Force the front wheel to off the ground while riding (wheelie).
CAUTION:
Always open the throttle carefully particularly if you are unfamiliar with the scooter.
New tires are slippery and may cause loss of control, it is necessary to establish normal tire grip in
the break-in period.
For Front Wheel
For Rear Wheel
