Shifting Gears

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatically controlled 6-speed transmission. It can be shifted automatically (by AT MODE) or manually (by MT MODE).

Dual Clutch Transmission

In order to respond to rider demands in a broad range of situations, the transmission is equipped with two operating modes, AT MODE (D) (automatic shift for regular operation); and MT MODE (M) (for 6-speed manual operation), which delivers the same shift feel as a manual transmission.

Always use the recommended tyres and sprockets to ensure correct Dual Clutch Transmission operation.

The Dual Clutch Transmission system runs a self check immediately after starting the engine.

You cannot shift into gear for a few seconds.

D/M side on the N-D/M switch AT MODE MT MODE N side on the N-D/M switch

Neutral (N): Neutral is selected automatically when you turn the electrical system on.

If neutral is not selected when the electrical system is turned on.

Turn the electrical system off and then on again.

If neutral is still not selected after turning the electrical system off and then on again.

You may hear (click) noises when the transmission shifts to Neutral (N). This is normal.

When you can change between N and D

Vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.

Throttle is completely closed. It is not possible to change from Neutral to D mode while the throttle is applied.

You cannot change between N and D mode while the wheels are rotating.

Side stand is raised.

NOTICE To prevent clutch damage, do not use the throttle to keep the vehicle stopped uphill.

AT MODE: In this mode, the gears are shifted automatically according to your riding conditions.

And also using the shift up switch (+) or shift down switch (−), you can temporarily shift up or down. These switches are convenient when you want to temporarily down-shift in front of a curve, etc.

You can change the D level when you need more power in AT MODE, such as when overtaking, climbing hills, pulling away.

Higher engine RPM can be used by increasing the level.

D level can be changed only when riding mode is USER.

To change the D level :

Riding mode :

MT MODE (6-speed manual operation): In this mode, you can choose between 6 gears.

Changing between Neutral and AT MODE/MT MODE

Changing from Neutral (N) to AT MODE

Press the D/M side on the N-D/M switch (a).

“1” is shown (b) in the gear position indicator and first gear is selected.

Changing between AT MODE and MT MODE

Press the D/M side on the N-D/M switch (c).

The M indicator comes on (d) while MT MODE is selected.

Changing from AT or MT MODE to Neutral

Press N side on the N-D/M switch (e).

“N” is shown (f) in the gear position indicator.

N-D/M switch

Riding in MT MODE

Shift up and down with the shift up switch (+) and shift down switch (−).

The selected gear is shown on the gear position indicator.

If the MT MODE is selected, the transmission does not shift up automatically. Do not allow the engine revs to go into the red zone.

The transmission automatically shifts down when you slow down, even in MT MODE.

You will start from 1st gear even if MT MODE is selected.

Gear shift operation

Shifting Up:

Press the shift up switch (+) (g).

Shifting Down:

Press the shift down switch (-) (h).

You cannot continue shifting gear by keeping the shift switch pressed.

To continue shifting gear release the switch and press it again.

g h

Shift Limit

You cannot downshift if the engine will exceed the rev limit.

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