Riding Precautions

Brakes

Observe the following guidelines:

Avoid excessively hard braking.

Sudden braking can reduce the vehicle's stability.

Where possible, reduce speed before turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.

Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.

The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces and braking distances are longer.

Avoid continuous braking.

Repeated braking, such as when descending long, steep slopes can seriously overheat the brakes, reducing their effectiveness.

For full braking effectiveness, operate both the front and rear brakes together.

Combi Brake

Your vehicle is equipped with a brake system that distributes the braking force between the front and rear brakes.

The distribution of the braking force applied to the front and rear brakes when operating the front brake lever only and when operating the rear brake lever only is different.

For full braking effectiveness, operate both the front and rear brakes together.

Wet or Rainy Conditions

Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet brakes further reduce braking efficiency.

Exercise extra caution when braking in wet conditions.

If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while riding at low speed to help them dry.

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