User`s manual
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MOTORCYCLE USE SAFETY
Maximum permissible load:
Your motorcycle has been designed to carry on rider and one
passenger. When riding with a passenger, you may feel the dif-
ference when accelerating or braking. However, if your tyres
and brakes are kept in sound condition, you can benet from
the full permissible load of the vehicle as prescribed.
Every excess of the maximum permissible load or travelling with
the vehicle unbalanced may have serious impact on the vehicle
controllability, braking or stability. Therefore you shall never ex-
ceed the maximum permissible load of the motorcycle.
The load on your motorcycle determines your safety. Any time
you travel with a passenger or load, you should beware of the
following.
The maximum permissible load limits for your motorcycle are
as follows:
Motard: 162 kg (357 lbs)
Enduro: 158 kg (348 lbs)
(the value above includes the rider, the passenger, the entire
load and all accessories)
Checks to be performed when travelling with a passenger or load:
- correct ination of tyres
- xing of any items being carried
- location of heavier items towards the motorcycle centre
- distribution of load on both sides to balance the motorcycle
Any overload or unsuitable
loads may result in an accident
with personal injuries or even
death.
Obey all the maximum permis-
sible load values as listed in
this Manual.
WARNING WARNING