Shifting Gears

CRF1100A/A3/A4

Your vehicle transmission has 6 forward gears in a one-down, five-up shift pattern.

If you put the vehicle in gear with the side stand down, the engine will shut off.

CRF1100D/D3/D4/DL4

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

CRF1100D/D3/D4/DL4

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

When the vehicle is in gear ("D", "S", or gear position number are displayed), be careful not to open the throttle when pushing or pulling the vehicle back and forth or when turning the handlebar while stationary or at low speeds. If you do so, you may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly and strongly surge forward and lose control.

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.

“” appears in the gear position indicator window for a few seconds, then goes out. While “” appears, you cannot shift into gear.

N-D switch AT/MT switch AT MODE MT MODE Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Neutral (N): Neutral is selected automatically when you turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.

If neutral is not selected when you turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the (Off) position and then to the (On) position again.

If neutral is still not selected after turning the ignition switch to the (Off) position, and then to the (On) position 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 in AT MODE by using the shift switch. These switches are convenient when you want to temporarily down-shift in front of a curve, etc.

You can choose between two modes within AT MODE: D mode and S mode.

D mode (AT): This is the standard mode when AT MODE is selected. Select D mode for regular operation and efficient fuel economy.

S mode (AT): Select this mode while riding in AT MODE when you need more power, such as when overtaking, climbing hills, pulling away.

S mode has three levels of adjustment.

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

The D mode indicator comes on, D is shown in the gear position indicator and first gear is selected.

Press the D-S side of the N-D switch (a).

Changing from AT or MT MODE to Neutral

Press N on the N-D switch (b).

Changing between D mode and S mode while in AT MODE

Press the D-S side of the N-D switch. The S or D is shown in the gear position indicator. (c, d).

Changing between AT MODE and MT MODE

Press the AT/MT switch (e).

The AT indicator goes out while MT MODE is selected (f).

The gear position is displayed on the gear position indicator while MT MODE is selected (f).

AT/MT Switch

S mode level selecting while in AT MODE

While in S mode, press and hold the D-S side of the N-D (a) switch.

Close the throttle completely. Then select the desired level of the S mode.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Press and hold the D-S side of the N-D switch Press the D-S side of the N-D switch

N-D switch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Higher engine RPM can be used by increasing the level.

The selected level is maintained even when the ignition switch is turned to the (Off) position, or transmission is switched to out of S mode.

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.

Shift Limit

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

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