Operating Instructions

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Release thresholds
1st gear
min 1350 min
-1
2nd gear
min 1400 min
-1
3rd gear
min 1450 min
-1
4th gear
min 1500 min
-1
5th gear
min 1550 min
-1
6th gear
min 1600 min
-1
HILL START CONTROL
Hill Start Control function
The Hill Start Control ride-off
assistant function prevents
uncontrolled rolling back on
slopes by means of targeted
intervention in the fully integral
ABS brake system without the
rider having to continuously op-
erate the brake lever. When Hill
Start Control is activated, pres-
sure builds in the rear brake
system so that the motorcycle
remains stationary on a sloping
surface. The brake pressure in
the brake system depends on
the gradient.
Influence of gradient on
brake pressure and starting
behavior
Stopping on a slight incline
builds up only a small amount
of brake pressure. The brake
is released quickly when rid-
ing off, making it possible to
ride off more smoothly. Addi-
tional opening up of the throt-
tle grip is hardly even neces-
sary.
Stopping on a steeper slope
increases the amount of brake
pressure built up. The brake
is a bit slower to release
when riding off. More torque
is required to ride off, making
additional opening of the
throttle grip necessary.
Behavior when the vehicle is
rolling back or slipping
The brake pressure increases
when the vehicle is moving
with Hill Start Control active.
If the rear wheel skids, the
brake is released again after
approx. 3.3 ft (1 m). This
prevents, for example, the
vehicle from skidding with a
locked rear wheel.