CBR1000SP/ST

Start Mode

Your vehicle controls the engine torque to support optimal acceleration from standstill.


3WARNING

Using the start mode on public roads can lead to a crash in which you, other pedestrians and drivers could be seriously hurt or killed.


Only use the start mode on a closed course.

The system puts a tremendous load on the clutch. Frequent use of this system may lead to reduced engine life.

Have your dealer check the clutch for wear or replace if necessary.


To set the start mode

  • Start the engine.
  • Stop the vehicle completely.
  • Set to the SPORT mode.
  • Press and hold the sel up or sel down switch and PASSING/LAP switch until the “START MODE” message appears in the display.

    • In the following cases, pop-up information of “START MODE” with gray background appears, system is not allowed.

  • The vehicle is not at standstill.
  • Torque Control is off.
  • The gear position is other than neutral or 1st gear.
  • The side stand is down.
  • The throttle is not closed completely.
  • The coolant temperature is low.
  • The “START MODE REV” setting is “OFF”.


  • Press and hold the sel up or sel down switch and PASSING/LAP switch until the “START MODE” pop-up information with orange background appears in the display.

    • The system is allowed.

  • Shift the transmission to 1st gear.
  • Start the vehicle with the throttle fully open.
  • The engine revolution is limited by the set value of “START MODE REV”, the pop-up information changes from orange background to green background, all shift indicators start flashing. To set the engine revolutions.
  • Engage the clutch gradually.
  • After engaging the clutch, start mode controls the optimum torque.

    • Pop-up information

    Shift indicators


    After the vehicle has started, the system is deactivated under one of the following conditions.

  • Reach the 3rd gear.
  • Reach the engine revolution of the shift indicator limit value in 1st gear.
  • Reach the lean angle is more than 20 degrees.
  • Close the throttle.


    • NOTICE

    To prevent clutch damage, do not use the start mode repeatedly. You must wait 3 minutes after initial use.

    Recommended topic(s)

  • Setting mode
  • Instruments
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