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SAFE RIDING AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
Here are some basic principles for riding your mo-
torcycle safely.
- Remember that your safety and the safety of
your passenger come first. Reaching your desti-
nation safely must be your main aim.
- The rider and the passenger must wear appropri-
ate protective clothing, such as suit, gloves, shoes
and helmet homologated for motorcycle use..
- The rider must be seated on the motorcycle in a
position that gives the best possible visibility of
the road ahead.
- Ride the motorcycle carefully and set the speed
according to traffic and the type of road.
Smooth riding helps you to assess danger and en-
ter bends more precisely.
- Always observe road signs and adjust your speed
accordingly.
- Always observe speed limits.
- Always assess the road conditions and adjust
your speed accordingly.
- Reduce speed if it is raining and especially if there
are puddles of water on the road.
- When riding on wet or low grip surfaces (snow,
ice, mud, etc.) keep a moderate speed and avoid
sudden braking and manoeuvres.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front of
you.
- Before overtaking, check there are no obstacles
in front of the vehicle you want to overtake and
always check in the rear-view mirrors that there
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are no vehicles coming up from behind.
- Brake using both the front and the rear brake at
the same time: this helps to maintain the stability
of the vehicle.
- Release the clutch gradually when downshifting.
- If you feel tired or sleepy, take a break.
- Downshift in the following instances:
When going downhill and when braking to in-
crease the braking action through engine com-
pression; using only brakes when going downhill
could cause the brake pads to overheat and re-
duce the braking action;
When going uphill or on the flat when the gear
does not match the speed of the motorcycle (high
gear and low speed);
WARNING*: Downshift one gear at a time;
downshifting more than one gear at a time
may cause the engine to overrev and/or block
the rear wheel.
- Do not switch off the engine when going downhill.
- When you ride with a passenger, increase the dis-
tance from the vehicles in front of you and bar in
mind your weight when you brake and when you
have to round a bend or overtake.
- The riding position of both the rider and the pas-
senger is important for motorcycle control.
- While riding, the rider must keep both hands on
the handlebar and both feet on the footrests in
order to keep the motorcycle under control.
- The passenger must always hold on to the rider
or the passenger handle with both hands and
keep both feet on the passenger footrests. Never
carry a passenger that is unable to firmly place
both feet on the passenger footrests.
- Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- This motorcycle is designed exclusively for road
use. It is not suitable for off-road use.
- Do not use straps, cords, etc. to fasten luggage.
Only use approved panniers suitable for the type
of motorcycle you are using.
- The maximum load carried (rider, passenger and
luggage) may not exceed 227 kg (500.44 lb.).
The luggage weight may never exceed 10 kg (22.04
lb.).