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Load
How much weight you put on your motorcycle, and how
you load it, are important to your safety. Anytime you
ride with a passenger or cargo, you should be aware of
the following information:
1. Keep cargo and accessory weight low and close to
the center of the motorcycle. Load weight equally on
both sides to minimize imbalance. As weight is
located further from the motorcycle's center of
gravity, handling is proportionally affected.
2. Adjust tire pressure (page 24) to suit load weight
and riding conditions.
3. Motorcycle handling and stability can be adversely
affected by loose cargo. Recheck cargo security
and accessory mounts frequently.
4. Do not attach large or heavy items to the
handlebars, front fork or fender. Unstable handling
or slow steering response may result.
Load Limit
This motorcycle is designed to carry the rider (1)
and one passenger (2). The overall weight should be
distributed in four points (A, B, C, and D) and should
never exceed the maximum load capacity of 159 kg
(351 lb). This will assure higher stability, better
driveability and more comfort.
(2) + (1) =
Weight Distribution
(A) Front seat, (B) Front footpeg, (C) Rear seat (rear
wheel center) and (D) Rear footpeg.
ATTENTION
• • • • • If the motorcycle is used for commercial
purposes, service procedures such as nut, bolt
and fastener tightening should be performed more
frequently than specified in the Maintenance
Schedule.
• • • • • Damages caused by excessive load WILL NOT BE
COVERED by Honda Limited Warranty. If you are
not sure about how to calculate the load weight
that can be accommodated to your motorcycle
without causing overload and structural damages,
see your authorized Honda dealer.
Owner's Manual
159 kg (351 lb) max