Instruments
35
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 Traction Control (TC) has
been disabled in the Main Menu as
described on Bike Set Up - ABS for ABS
and/or page
46 for TC then settings
saved for all riding modes will be
overridden.
ABS and/or TC will remain off
regardless of your riding mode
selection until they have been re-
enabled or, the ignition has been
switched off then on again, or the
MODE button is held in to return to the
default ROAD mode (which enables ABS
and/or TC when the motorcycle is next
stationary).
If the ABS is disabled, the brake system
will function as a non-ABS equipped
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.
