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2003 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)

First edition: June 2003

Reprint: september 2003

Produced and printed by:DECA s.r.l.Via Risorgimento, 23/1 - Lugo (RA) - ItaliaTel. +39 - 0545 35235Fax +39 - 0545 32844E-mail: [email protected]

On behalf of:aprilia s.p.a.via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - ItaliaTel. +39 - 041 58 29 111Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54www.aprilia.com

SAFETY WARNINGS

The following precautionary warnings areused throughout this manual in order toconvey the following messages:

Safety warning. When you find thissymbol on the vehicle or in the

manual, be careful to the potential riskof personal injury. Non-compliancewith the indications given in themessages preceded by this symbol mayresult in major risks for your and otherpeoples safety and for the vehicle!

WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard which mayresult in serious injury or even death.

CAUTIONIndicates a potential hazard which mayresult in minor personal injury or

damage to the vehicle.

NOTE The word NOTE in this manualprecedes impor tant in format ion orinstructions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The operations preceded by thissymbol must be repeated also on

the opposite side of the vehicle.

If not expressly indicated otherwise, for thereassembly of the uni ts repeat thedisassembly operations in reverse order.

The terms right and left are referred tothe rider seated on the vehicle in thenormal riding position.

If the glove/tool kit compartment cover hasbeen installed (as an alternative to thepassenger seat ) , the t ranspor t o fpassenger, luggage or objects is forbidden.

WARNINGThe adjustments for the use of thevehicle on racetracks must be carriedout exclusively in case of organizedraces or events that take place onisolated circuits, away from publicroads and with the consent of the

competent authorities.It is strictly prohibited to carry outadjustments for the use of the vehicleon racetracks and then ride it on roadsor motorways.

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -GENERAL ADVICE

Before starting the engine, carefully readthis manual and in particular the sectionSAFE DRIVE.

Your and other peoples safety dependsnot only on your quickness of reflexes andon your agility, but also on what you knowabout the vehicle, on its efficiency and onyour knowledge of the basic information forSAFE DRIVE.

Therefore, get a thorough knowledge ofthe vehicle, in such a way as to be able to

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NOTE This manual must be consideredas an integral part of the vehicle and mustalways accompany it, even in case ofresale.

aprilia has carried out this manual withthe maximum attention, in order to supplythe user w i th cor rect and updated

information. However, sinceaprilia

constantly improves the design of itsproducts , there may be s l ightdiscrepancies between the characteristicsof your vehicle and those described in thismanual.

For any clarif ication concerning theinformation contained in this manual, donot hesitate to contact your apriliaOfficial dealer .

For control and repair operations notexpressly described in this publication, forthe purchase of aprilia genuine spareparts, accessories and other products, aswel l as for speci f ic advice, contactexclusively aprilia Authorised Dealersand Service Centers, which guaranteeprompt and accurate assistance.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wishyou a nice ride.

Al l r ights as to electronic storage,reproduction and total or partial adaptation,with any means, are reserved for allCountries.

NOTE In some count r ies theantipollution and noise regulations in forcerequire periodical inspections.

The user of the vehicle in these countriesmust:

contact an apriliaOfficial dealer tohave the non-homologated componentsreplaced with others homologated foruse in the country in question;

carry out the required per iodicalinspections.

NOTE Soon af ter purchasing thevehicle, write down the identification dataind icated on the SPARE PARTSIDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table herebelow. This label is positioned on the leftside of the frame; to read it, it is necessaryto remove the r ider seat, see p. 81(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

These data indicate:

year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...); modification code (A, B, C, ...); homologation country (I, UK, A, ...).and are to be supplied to the apriliaOfficial dealer as reference data for thepurchase of spare parts or speci f icaccessor ies of the model you haveacquired.

In this manual the various versions areindicated by the following symbols:

T RSV 1000 R

RSV 1000 R FACTORY

J optional

L catalyt ic

VERSION:

+ Italy 2 Singapore

4 United P Slovenia

> Austria F Israel

M Portugal e South Korea

( Finland - Malaysia

$ Belgium @ Chile

A Germany * Croatia

C France # Australia

' Spain R United Statesof America

) Greece g Brazil

/ Holland 1 South Africa

6 Switzerland K New Zealand& Denmark % Canada

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GENERAL INDEX

SAFETY WARNINGS................................................. 2TECHNICAL INFORMATION..................................... 2WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE... 2

GENERAL INDEX ................................................. 4BASIC SAFETY RULES ....................................... 6CLOTHING ........................................................... 9ACCESSORIES.................................................. 10LOAD .................................................................. 10

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS . 12ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS . 14ARRANGEMENT OF THEINSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS................................... 16INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS........................ 17

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE...... 18MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER......................... 20

KEY CONTROLS ..................................................... 27CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THEHANDLEBAR...................................................... 27CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THEHANDLEBAR...................................................... 27IGNITION SWITCH............................................. 28STEERING LOCK ............................................... 29

ACCESSORIES........................................................ 30UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGERSEAT................................................................... 30UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOLKIT COMPARTMENT COVER ........................... 31GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT................. 32LUGGAGE FIXING POINTS............................... 32SPECIAL TOOLSJ ......................................... 33ACCESSORIES.................................................. 33

MAIN COMPONENTS.............................................. 34FUEL................................................................... 34BRAKE FLUID - recommendations..................... 35DISK BRAKES .................................................... 36FRONT BRAKE .................................................. 37

REAR BRAKE..................................................... 39CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations.................. 40CLUTCH ............................................................. 41COOLANT........................................................... 42TYRES................................................................ 45ENGINE OIL ....................................................... 46ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVERAND THE CLUTCH LEVER................................ 47ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVERCLEARANCE...................................................... 47

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LEVERAND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER........................ 48MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER..................... 48

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE..................................... 49GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE ........... 49PRE-RIDE CHECKS .......................................... 51PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART............................. 52STARTING......................................................... 53MOVING OFF - RIDING..................................... 55RUNNING-IN...................................................... 58STOPPING......................................................... 59PARKING........................................................... 59PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND....... 60SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............ 60

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 61PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART ................. 63IDENTIFICATION DATA.................................... 65JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITHSCREW CLAMPS.............................................. 65CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OILLEVEL................................................................ 66CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINEOIL FILTER........................................................ 67AIR CLEANER ................................................... 69FITTING THE PINS FOR THE REAR WHEELSTANDJ......................................................... 70PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE REARWHEEL STANDJ........................................... 70PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONTWHEEL STANDJ........................................... 71FRONT WHEEL................................................. 71FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERST ..................... 74FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS ...................... 75REAR WHEEL ................................................... 76DRIVE CHAIN.................................................... 79REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE.................... 81

LIFTING THE FUEL TANK ................................ 81REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS .................... 82REMOVING THE SIDE PANELS....................... 82REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPER FRONTCOVERS............................................................ 83REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ........ 83REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING .................. 84REMOVING THE SIDE STAND......................... 85INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REARSUSPENSION.................................................... 87FRONT SUSPENSION ...................................... 87

R FACTORY FORK (TJ) ........................ 89STEERING DAMPER......................................... 90REAR SUSPENSION......................................... 91CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR.... 93........................................................................... 94THROTTLE TWISTGRIP ADJUSTMENT .......... 94SPARK PLUGS.................................................. 95CHECKING THE SIDE STAND.......................... 97BATTERY........................................................... 98

CLEANING AND CHECKING BATTERYTERMINALS AND LEAD CONNECTIONS ........ 98BATTERY REMOVAL ........................................ 99CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ............. 100CHARGING THE BATTERY............................ 100INSTALLING THE BATTERY........................... 101LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY........... 102CHECKING THE SWITCHES .......................... 102REPLACING THE FUSES ............................... 103VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THEHEADLIGHT BEAM.......................................... 105BULBS.............................................................. 106REPLACING THE DASHBOARD BULBS........ 106REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS.......... 107REPLACING THE FRONT AND REARDIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS.................... 108REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE LIGHTBULB................................................................ 109

TRANSPORT......................................................... 110CLEANING ............................................................ 110

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY................... 112TECHNICAL DATA ............................................... 113

LUBRICANT CHART........................................ 117OFFICIAL DEALERS AND SERVICECENTRES ........................................................ 118THE VALUE OF SERVICE .............................. 118Distributors....................................................... 119

Distributors....................................................... 120Distributors....................................................... 121Distributors....................................................... 122WIRING DIAGRAM- RSV 1000 R -RSV 1000 R FACTORY ................................... 123WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - RSV 1000 R -RSV 1000 R FACTORY ................................... 124

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BASIC SAFETY RULES

To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be inpossession of al l the requirements

prescr ibed by law (dr iv ing l icence,minimum age, psychophysical ability,insurance, state taxes, vehicle registration,number plate, etc.).

Gradually get to know the vehicle bydriving it first in areas with low traffic and/orprivate areas.

The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs orpsychotropic substances notably increasesthe risk of accidents.

Be sure that you are in goodpsychophysical conditions and fit fordriving and pay particular attention tophysical weariness and drowsiness.

Most road accidents are caused by thedrivers lack of experience.

NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,

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Rigorously observe all road signs andnational and local road regulations.

Avoid abrupt movements that can be

dangerous for yourself and other people(for example: proceeding on the backwheel, speeding, etc.), and give dueconsideration to the road surface, visibilityand other driving conditions.

Avoid obstacles that could damage thevehicle or make you lose control.

Avoid riding in the slipstream created by

preceding vehicles in order to increaseyour speed.

WARNINGAlways drive with both hands on thehandlebars and both feet on thefootrests (or on the riders footboards),in the correct driving posture.

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The driver should pay attention and avoiddistractions caused by people, things andmovements (never smoke, eat, drink, read,

etc.) while driving.

Use only the vehicles specific fuels andlubricants indicated in the "LUBRICANTCHART"; regularly check oil, fuel and

coolant levels.

If the vehicle has been involved in anaccident, make sure that no damage hasoccurred to the control levers, pipes, wires,

braking system and vital parts.If necessary, have the vehicle inspected byan aprilia Official dealer who shouldcarefully check the frame, handlebars,suspensions, safety parts and all thedevices that you cannot check by yourself.

A lways remember to repor t anymalfunction to the technicians to help themin their work.

Never use the vehicle when the amount of

damage it has suffered endangers yoursafety.

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Never change the position, inclination orco lour o f : number p la te , d i rect ionindicators, lights and horns.

Any modification of the vehicle will result inthe invalidity of the warranty.

Any modification of the vehicle and/or theremoval of original components cancompromise vehicle performance levels

and safety or even make it illegal.We recommend respecting all regulationsand national and local provisions regardingthe equipment of the vehicle.

In particular, avoid all modifications thatincrease the vehicles performance levelsor alter its original characteristics.

Never race with other vehicles.

Avoid off-road driving.

CLOTHING

Before starting, always wear a correctlyfastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is

homologated, in good shape, of the rightsize and that the visor is clean.

Wear protective clothing, preferably in lightand/or reflecting colours. In this way youwill make yourself more visible to the otherdrivers, thus notably reducing the risk ofbeing knocked down, and you will be moreprotected in case of fall.

This clothing should be very tight-fittingand fastened at the wrists and ankles;

strings, belts and ties should not behanging loose; prevent these and otherobjects from interfering with driving bygetting entangled with moving parts ordriving mechanisms.

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Do not keep objects that can be dangerousin case of fall, for example pointed objectslike keys, pens, glass vials etc. in yourpockets (the same recommendations alsoapply to passenger).

ACCESSORIES

The owner of the vehicle is responsible forthe choice, installation and use of any

accessory.Avoid installing accessories that coverhorns or lights or that could impair theirfunctions, limit the suspension stroke andthe steering angle, hamper the operation ofthe controls and reduce the distance fromthe ground and the angle of inclination inturns.Avoid using accessories that hamperaccess to the controls, since this can makereact ion t imes longer dur ing anemergency.Big fairings and windshields installed onthe vehicle may produce aerodynamicforces that affect the stability of the vehicle,especially when riding at high speed.

Make sure that the equipment is wellfastened to the vehicle and not dangerouswhen driving.

Do not install electrical devices and do notmodify those already existing to avoidelectrical overloads, because the vehiclecould suddenly stop or there could be adangerous current shortage in the horn andin the lights.aprilia recommends the use of genuineaccessories (aprilia genuine accessories).

LOAD

Be careful and moderate when loadingyour luggage. Keep any luggage loaded asclose as possible to the center of gravity ofthe vehicle and distribute the load evenlyon both s ides, in order to reduceunbalance to the minimum. Furthermore,make sure that the load is firmly secured tothe vehicle, especially during long trips.


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Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/ordangerous objects on the handlebars,mudguards and forks, because the vehiclemight respond more slowly in turns and itsmanoeuvrability could be unavoidablyimpaired.

Do not place bags that are too bulky or thecrash helmet on the vehicle sides and donot ride with them on, because they couldhit people or obstacles, making you losecontrol of the vehicle.

Do not carry any bag if it is not tightlysecured to the vehicle.

Do not carry bags which protrude too much

from the luggage-rack or which cover thelights, horn or indicators.

Do not carry animals or children on theglove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Do not exceed the maximum load allowedfor each luggage-rack.

When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability

and i ts manoeuvrab i l i ty can becompromised.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS RSV R

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1) Left side fairing2) Adjustable steering damperTJ

3) Headlight left lamp4) Front fairing5) Left rear-view mirror6) Clutch fluid reservoir

7) Engine oil filter8) Left side panel9) Rider seat

10) Battery11) Main fuse carrier (30 A)12) Passenger seat lock

glove/tool kit compartment

13) Passenger left footrest(snaps closed/open)

14) Drive chain15) Rear swinging arm16) Rider left footrest17) Side stand18) Gear shift lever

19) Engine oil tank20) Engine oil level21) Engine oil tank cap

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1) Rear shock absorber2) Passenger right footrest

(snaps closed/open)3) Tail light4) Glove/tool kit compartment5) Passenger seat (glove/tool

kit compartment cover)

6) Passenger grab strap7) Engine Control Unit8) Right side panel9) Fuel tank

10) Coolant expansion tank cap11) Fuel tank filler cap12) Air cleaner

13) Right rear-view mirror14) Front brake fluid reservoir15) Secondary fuse carrier (15 A)16) Horn17) Right side fairing18) Expansion tank19) Rear brake fluid reservoir

20) Rear brake master cylinder21) Rear brake lever22) Rider right footrest

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1) Left side fairing2) Adjustable steering damper

3) Headlight left lamp

4) Front fairing

5) Left rear-view mirror

6) Clutch fluid reservoir

7) Engine oil filter

8) Left side panel9) Rider seat

10) Battery

11) Main fuse carrier (30A)

12) Passenger seat-Glove/tool

kit compartment lock

13) Passenger left footrest

14) Drive chain15) Rear swinging arm

16) Rider left footrest

17) Side stand

18) Gear shift lever

19) Engine oil tank

20) Engine oil level

21) Engine oil tank cap


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1) Rear shock absorber2) Passenger r ight footrest

(snaps closed/open)3) Tail light4) Glove/tool kit compartment5) Passenger seat (Glove/tool

kit compartment cover)6) Passenger grab strap

7) Engine Control Unit8) Right side panel9) Fuel tank10) Coolant expansion tank

cap11) Fuel tank filler cap12) Air cleaner13) Right rear-view mirror

14) Front brake fluid reservoir15) Secondary fuse carr ier

(15A)16) Horn17) Right side fairing18) Coolant expansion tank19) Rear brake fluid reservoir20) Rear brake master cylinder

21) Rear brake lever22) Rider right footrest


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ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS

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1) Clutch lever

2) Ignition/steering lock switch ( - - )

3) Instruments and indicators

4) Front brake lever

5) Throttle twistgrip

6) High beam flasher ()/LAP button (multifunction)

7) Light dimmer switch ( -)

8) Direction indicator switch ()

9) Horn button ()

10) Starter button ()

11) Engine kill switch ( -)


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1) Rev counter2) Red line light3) Green direction indicator light ()4) Blue high beam light ()5) Amber "stand down" light (h)6) Amber low fuel light ()7) Red immobilizer light ( ) (where immobilizer system is fitted)

8) Green neutral light ()9) Multifunction digital display (coolant temperature - clock -

battery voltage - lap timer - engine oil pressure diagnostics()

10) Red general warning light ( )11) Multifunction computer programming buttons (+, Trip V, -)

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE

When the ignition key is turned to "" with the engine stopped, all warning lights come on for a LED check-up and go out after threeseconds. If one or more warning lights do not come on at this stage, contact an aprilia Official dealer.

Description Function

Rev counter (rpm)Gives engine revolutions per minute.

Never exceed engine max rpm, see page 58 (RUNNING-IN).

Red line light

Blinks when its operating threshold (max rpm, user-selectable) is exceeded, see page 25(SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)).

Comes on for three seconds when the maximum rpm threshold is confirmed during thesetting procedure, see page 25 (SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFFONLY)). It also comes on for three seconds each time the ignition key is turned to "", seepage 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Direction indicator light Blinks when the direction indicators are on.

High beam light Comes on when the high beam is on or when you flash the high beam.

Side stand light h Comes on when the side stand is down

Low fuel light Comes on when there are about 4.5 1 litres of fuel left in the tank.Refuel as soon as possible, see page 34 (FUEL).

Anti-theft device (immobilizer) light(where immobilizer system is fitted)

Blinks when the engine is off as a deterrent to prevent theft. Indicates that the anti-theft systemis operating.

When the engine has not been started during 10 days in a row, theenergy-saving feature will cause the light to go out, but the

IMMOBILIZER system remains in operation.

Neutral light Comes on when the gearbox is in neutral.

Error light

Comes on each time the ignition key is turned to ,with the engine stopped for a lightoperation check-up.

If the light fails to come on at this stage, contact an aprilia Official dealer

If it stays on , along with any one of the three display symbols"efi", "" and "",after engine is fired, it means that a fuel

injection system failure (efi) has been detected, engine oil pressure is low () orcoolant temperature is too high (). When this is the case, stop the engine immediatelyand contact an aprilia Official dealer

CAUTION

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Multifunctiondigital display

Speedometer (km/h - MPH)Can be set to display current, average or maximum road speed (in kilometresor miles) see page 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

To cyclethrough displayreadouts, seepage 20 (MUL-TIFUNCTIONCOMPUTER)

Odometer ( KM - Mi)Gives total distance covered or distance covered since the trip meterwas last reset (in km or miles).

Coolant temperature(C/F)

Indicates engine coolant temperature, see page 20 (MULTIFUNCTIONCOMPUTER).

Do not leave the ignition switch set to "", as thiswill stop the cooling fans regardless of coolant

temperature. Consequently, temperature will rise further.

When temperature rises up to the danger zone, stop the engine, turn theignition key to "" and wait until the cooling fans switch off.Now turn the ignition key to "" and check coolant level, see page 42(COOLANT).

Contact an aprilia Official dealer.Exceeding the maximum coolant temperatureallowed (115 C - 239 F) may lead to severe

engine damage.

ClockGives hours and minutes in accordance with selected settings, see page 20(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Battery voltageV BATT

Indicates battery voltage, see page 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Lap timerIndicates the various time measurements in accordance with selectedsettings, see page 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Diagnostics

Each time the ignition switch is set to position "", the wording " " appears on the right sideof the multifunction display for approximately three seconds.

If the wording " " appears during normal engine operation, itmeans that the Engine Control Unit has detected an anomaly. In

most cases, thengine will keep running, although performance will be somewhatreduced. Contact an aprilia Official dealer immediately.

Description Function

CAUTION

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MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER

When the ignition key is set to position "",the following dashboard lights come on forthree seconds:

- all segments of the multifunction display;

- all warning lights;- backlighting.

The rev counter pointer (1) moves to themaximum rpm value set by the user. Afterabout three seconds, the red line light (2)goes out and the rev counter pointer (1)returns to its initial position.

During the initial check-up, all instruments willbr ief ly show the current values of thecorresponding parameters.

CAUTIONWhen an "ERR" message flashes on thedashboard instead of the watertemperature and the stand and red linelights stay on with a steady light, it meansthat there is a communication problem onthe CAN line between dashboard andEngine Control Unit. Contact a dealer.

CAUTIONAfter covering the first 1000 km, the"SERVICE" icon appears on themultifunction display. The icon isdisplayed again upon reaching 10,000km and every 10,000 km afterwards.Contact an aprilia Official dealer tohave the vehicle serviced as specifiedin the periodic maintenance chart, seepage 63 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCECHART). To turn off the "SERVICE"warning, hold down the "+" and "-"buttons for at least 15 seconds uponturning the key to on.

With the ignition key in position "",standard display readouts are as follows:

current speed clock coolant temperature odometer.

TOGGLING BETWEEN MEASUREMENTUNITS (km-mi, kph-MPH, C-F)

Hold down the "TRIP/V" and "-" buttonstogether for over 15 seconds to togglebetween km and mi and between kphand MPH.

Likewise, hold down the "TRIP/V" and"+" buttons together for over 15 seconds

to toggle between C and F.

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VIEWING CURRENT, MAXIMUM ANDAVERAGE SPEEDS AND BATTERYVOLTAGE

NOTE Average and maximum speed

and battery voltage are only displayedwhen the vehicle is stopped. Only currentspeed may be displayed while riding.

When the ignition key is turned to position"", current speed appears on the display.Press the "+" button to display maximumspeed (V max), average speed (AVS) andbattery voltage.

To reset maximum (V max) and averagespeed (AVS), select the speed indicationyou wish to reset and hold down the "-"button for at least 3 seconds.

NOTE Maximum and average speedsare calculated on the distance coveredsince last resetting.

Battery voltage indication (expressed inVolts) cannot be changed and provides ameasure of battery operating conditions.

The charging system is operating correctlywhen battery voltage at 4000 rpm with thelow beam on is between 13 and 15 Volts.

Setting instrument backlighting:instrument backlighting brightness canbe set at one of three preset levels (30%,70%, 100%). To set backlighting, press

the "-" button within 5 seconds of turningthe key to "".

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Current speed

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Maximum speed

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Average speed

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ODOMETER AND TRIP METERDISPLAY (TRIP 1 AND TRIP 2)

Turn the ignition key to "", to display theodometer. To switch to the trip meter

(km/mi) (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2), press theTrip/V button.

To reset TRIP 1, select Trip 1 display andhold down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3seconds.

To reset TRIP 2, select Trip 2 display and

hold down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3seconds.

NOTE Trip meter indications reflect thedistance covered since last resetting.

Trip 1 and Trip 2 indications are wipedoff when the battery is disconnected.

TRIP/V

ODOMETER

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

The coolant temperature display reads" - - - " when the sensor detects atemperature below 34C (93F).

When the sensor detects a temperaturebetween 35C (95F) and 114C(237F), the display provides actualtemperature indication.

Temperatures between 115 C (239 F)and 135C (275F) are displayed with aflashing indication. In addition, thewarning light will come on to indicatea dangerous condition.

The display will flash for temperaturesabove 135C (275F) (again, the

warning light comes on).

CAUTIONThe dashboard error light ( ) comingon indicates a damaged ordisconnected coolant temperature

sensor , resul t ing in missingtemperature reading. When this is thecase, contact an aprilia Official dealer.

Display temperature range: 35-135C (95-275 F).

SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK:

The digital clock is displayed in the toparea of the screen.

The clock is only displayed when the key isset to .

NOTE The clock may only be set whenthe key is set to " " and the motorcycleis at standstill.

HOUR SETTING

Hold down the buttons "+" and "-" for atleast 3 seconds, until the hour digitsbegin to flash.

Use the "+" and "-" buttons to set hoursas desired.

Hold down either of the buttons andcurrent setting will increase/decrease by

one unit per second.Hold down the "TRIP/V" button for at

least three seconds to confirm hoursetting. The clock will automaticallyswitch to the minutes setting mode.

MINUTES SETTING

Pressing the "+" and "-" buttonsincreases/decreases current setting byone minute.

Hold down either of the buttons toincrease/decrease current setting by oneunit per second.

Hold down the "TRIP/V" button for atleast 3 seconds, until the minute digitsstop f lashing, to confirm your newsetting.

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LAP TIMER

The lap timer measures and stores laptimes while riding on the track for laterreview.

When the "LAP TIMER" funct ion isselected, the "clock" cannot be displayed:

To turn on the lap timer:

Hold down "TRIP/V" for over 3 secondswhile holding down the "LAP" button.The clock display area will read "01 LAP00'00"00".

To turn off the lap timer:

Hold down "TRIP/V" for over 3 secondswhile holding down the "LAP" button.The display will return to the clockdisplay.

To start the lap timer

Press the "LAP" button (1) and releaseimmediately. At the first press, timecount starts.

Pressing the "LAP" button again within10 seconds of starting the time count willreset and restart the time countAt the next press of the "LAP" button, anew lap time count begins. The previouslap time is stored and displayed for 10seconds along with lap number (in thetop left corner)After these 10 seconds, lap timer displaychanges to second lap timing and lapnumber.

NOTE The lap timer can store up to 40lap times. When memory is full, pressingthe "LAP" button (1) will take no effect andthe 40 lap times stored are displayedautomatically.

The lap timer is reset by deleting the 40 laptimes stored as follows.

Access the lap timer function and holddown the "-" button for at least 3 secondswhile holding down the LAP button (1).

When the memory is clear, the lap timergoes back to the initial display "01 LAP00'00"00".Any lap times stored will be lost when thebattery is disconnected.

How to view stored lap times:

Access the lap timer function and holddown "TRIP/V" for over 3 seconds. Scrollthrough lap times using buttons "+"(scroll forward) and "-" (scroll back).To go back to the lap timer function, holddown "TRIP/V" for over 3 seconds.

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DIAGNOSTICS

1) Each time the ignition key is set to "",the wording "efi" is displayed for aboutthree seconds.

CAUTIONWhen the "efi" wording turns on and thewarning light ( ) comes on duringnormal engine operation, it means thatthe Engine Control Unit has detected ananomaly.

In most cases the engine will keeprunning, although with less than idealperformance. However, contact an

aprilia Official Dealer without delay.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

Each time the ignition key is set to "", theengine oil pressure light comes on forabout three seconds.

CAUTIONIf the engine oil pressure light stays onand the warning light ( ) comes on aswell, after engine firing or during normalengine operation, it means that theengine oil pressure is low.

Stop the engine immediately andcontact an aprilia Official Dealer.

SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD(WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)

When the maximum rpm set isexceeded, the red line warning light

(red) (1) on the dashboard startsblinking.

NOTE The red linethreshold, which operates the red line light,can only be set with the engine off and theodometer displayed. Setting range is 2,000- 12,000 rpm.

Factory setting is 6,000 rpm.

To view red line threshold setting, holddown the "Trip/V" button for at least 3seconds. The rev counter pointer (2) willpoint the corresponding rpm for threeseconds.

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To set the red line threshold:

Turn the ignition key to " ". Allow some time for the dashboard

check-up routine.

Hold down the "Trip/V" button for at leastthree seconds: the rev counter pointer(2) will point the current red line setting.

You have three seconds to changesetting as desired (as long as the revcounter pointer (2) is pointing current redline setting).

Use the "+" button to change setting.Press briefly to increase setting by 100rpm. Hold down a little longer to increaseby 1000 rpm.

After reaching full scale value (12,000rpm), the pointer will go back to zeroautomatically.

Three seconds after last pressing the "+"button, the new red line threshold isstored. This is confirmed by the red linelight (1) coming on for three seconds,while the pointer (2) will go back to zero.

If the engine is started during the settingprocedure, the last setting is retained.The new threshold setting is also lost ifthe battery is disconnected during thesetting procedure, and the last setting isretained.

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KEY CONTROLS

CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDEOF THE HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components will onlywork when the ignition switch is in position"".

1) ENGINE KILL SWITCH ( -)CAUTION

Do not operate the engine kill switch( -) while riding.

This is a safety or emergency switch.

When it is in position "", the enginecan be started. When set to position"", it will stop the engine.

CAUTIONLeaving the ignition switch in position

"" when the engine is stopped maylet the battery run flat.

After stopping the vehicle, stop theengine and then turn the ignition switchto position "".2) STARTER BUTTON ()

When pressed, the starter button "",turns the engine over. See page 53(STARTING) for starting procedure.

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OFTHE HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components will onlywork when the ignition switch is in position"".

3) HORN BUTTON ()Press it to operate the horn.

4) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH()Move the switch to the left in order tosignal your intention to turn left; movethe switch to the right to signal a rightturn.

Press the switch to cancel the signal.

5) DIMMER SWITCH ()With the dimmer switch set to "",the parking lights, the dashboard lightand the low beam are on.

Push the dimmer switch to position"" to turn on the high beam.

Ensure that the dimmer switch is set to"" before starting the engine.

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6) HIGH BEAM FLASHER () / LAP(multifunction) BUTTON

NOTE To set the functions, see page 20(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Press the button to flash the high beamin an emergency. When pressedtogether with the TRIP/V button, it turnson the lap timer.

NOTE Release the button to stop theflasher.

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch (1) is positioned on thesteering head.

NOTE The key operates the ignitionswitch/steering lock, the fuel filler cap lockand the glove/tool kit compartment cover.

Two keys are delivered along with thevehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on thevehicle.

NOTE Setting the ignition key to ""automatically turns on the lights.The lights will turn off when the ignitionswitch is set to "".

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STEERING LOCK

WARNINGNever turn the key to position "" while

riding or you might lose control of thevehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

Turn the handlebar fully to the left. Turn the key to position "". Push in the key and turn it to "". Extract the key.

Position Function Key removal

Steeringlock

The steering

is locked. It

is not

possible to

start the

engine or

switch onthe lights

It is possibleto remove thekey.Theimmobilizersystem isactivated

after the keyis removed.(whereimmobilizersystem isfitted)

Neither theengine northe lightscan beoperated.

It is possibleto remove thekey. Theimmobilizersystem isactivatedafter the keyis removed.(whereimmobilizersystem isfitted)

The engineand the

lights can beoperated.

It is notpossible to

remove thekey.

The steeringis locked. Itis notpossible tostart theengine.The parkinglights of

headlightand tail lightare turnedon.

It is possibleto remove thekey.Theimmobilizersystem isactivatedafter the key

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ACCESSORIES

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THEPASSENGER SEAT

Place the vehicle on the stand, see page60 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

Insert the key (1) into the seat lock. Release the passenger seat (2) from the

grab strap (3). Turn the key (1) anticlockwise. Raise the front end of the passenger

seat (2). Withdraw the passenger seat (2).

NOTE Before lowering and locking theseat (2), make sure that you have not leftthe key in the glove/tool kit compartment.

To lock the seat (2), proceed as follows:

Slide the hooks (4) placed at the rearend of the passenger seat underneaththe frame tube (5) of the rear subframe.

Push the passenger grab strap (3)forward and lower the front end of theseat. Make sure to set the grab strap inthe correct position.

Press down on the front end of the seatso that the lock becomes engaged.

WARNINGMake sure the seat (2) is lockedsecurely before riding.

NOTE The vers ion is on ly

approved in the single-seater configurationfor theR market. The correspondingmarket vers ion is not f i t ted w i th apassenger seat.

The tail of the vehicle accommodates aconvenient glove / tool kit compartment,which is accessed by removing the

compartment cover.NOTE The glove/tool kit compartmentcover can on ly be used when thepassenger seat (2) is removed and viceversa.

To use the vehicle with the glove/tool kitcompartment cover it is necessary toremove the passenger seat as previouslydescribed.

See page 31 (UNLOCKING/LOCKINGTHE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTCOVER) for installation instructions.

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UNLOCKING/LOCKING THEGLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTCOVER

Place the vehicle on the stand, see page

60 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND). Insert the key (1) in the lock. Turn the key (1) anticlockwise, raise the

glove/tool kit compartment cover (2) andease it off in a forward motion.

The tail of the vehicle accommodates aconvenient glove / tool kit compartment,which is accessed by removing thecompartment cover (2).

NOTE Before lowering and locking theglove/tool kit compartment cover (2), makesure that you have not left the key in theglove/tool kit compartment.

To lock the glove/tool kit compartmentcover (2):

Slide the lower front lugs underneath theframe tube of the rear subframe.

Position the glove/tool kit compartmentcover in its seat and press down until thelock snaps shut.

WARNINGBefore riding, make sure that theglove/tool kit compartment cover (2) iscorrectly locked.

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GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT

To reach the glove/tool kitcompartment, proceed as follows:

Remove the passenger seat -see page30 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THEPASSENGER SEAT) - or the glove/toolkit compartment cover - see page 31(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THEGLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTCOVER).

The tool kit (1) includes:

3, 5, 6 mm Allen spanners (2); 11 - 13 mm double open-end spanner

(3); 8 - 10 mm double socket spanner (4); 17 mm open-end spanner (5); 16 mm socket spanner for spark plug (6)

double-ended (cross-headed/hexagon)screwdriver (7);

tool box (8).Maximum load allowed: 1.5 kg.

LUGGAGE FIXING POINTS

The passenger seat can be used to carrysmall luggage, which must be strappeddown securely to the suitable fixing points

(9).Maximum load allowed: 9 kg.

WARNINGCarry small luggage only and make sureit is fastened securely.

NOTE The version for theRmarket is only available in the single-seaterconfiguration and has no luggage fixingpoints.

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SPECIAL TOOLSJ

Certain specif ic operations must beperformed using special tools, availablefrom aprilia Official dealer:

ACCESSORIES

- "R FACTORY" front fork,

- "R FACTORY" rear shock absorber, and

- adjustable steering damper,

which are fitted from standard to the RSV1000 R FACTORY, can also be installed tothe RSV 1000 R (contact an aprilia

Official dealer).

Tool Operations

Pins (1) for the rear wheelstand, see page 70(FITTING THE PINS FORTHE REAR WHEEL STANDJ).

To position thevehicle on therear wheel stand.

Rear wheel stand (2), seepage 70 (PLACING THEVEHICLE ON THE REARWHEEL STANDJ)

Engine oil andengine oil filterchange.Rearwheeldisassembly.Drive chainadjustment.Removal of thelower fairing.

Front wheel stand (3), seepage 71 (PLACING THEVEHICLE ON THE FRONTWHEEL STANDJ).

Front wheeldisassembly.

Click clamp (4) installationpliers, see page 65 (CLICKCLAMPS).

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MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

WARNINGThe fuel used to operate engines ishighly f lammable and becomes

explosive under particular conditions.Refuelling and engine service shouldtake place in a well-ventilated area withthe engine stopped. Do not smoke whenrefuelling or in the proximity of sourcesof fuel vapours. Avoid contact withopen flames, sources of sparks or anyother source which may ignite the fuelor lead to explosion.

Take care not to spill fuel out of the

filler, or it may ignite when in contactwith hot engine parts.

In the event of accidental fuel spillage,make sure the affected area is fully drybefore star t ing the engine. Fuelexpands from heat and when left underdirect sunlight. Never fill the fuel tankup to the rim.

Tighten the filler cap securely after each

refuelling. Avoid contact with skin. Donot inhale vapours. Do not swallow fuel.Do not transfer fuel between differentcontainers.

DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THEENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use only premium-grade unleaded fuel

with a minimum octane rating of 95 (RON)and 85 (MON).

To refuel, proceed as follows:

Raise the flap (1). Insert the key (2) into the filler cap lock

(3). Turn the key clockwise, pull and open

the fuel flap.TANK CAPACITY (reserve included): 17.5 l

FUEL RESERVE: 4.5 1 l

CAUTIONDo not add any additives or othersubstances to the fuel. If you use afunnel ot other tool, make sure that theyare perfectly clean.

WARNINGDo not fill the tank up to the rim. Fuellevel must always remain below the

lower edge of the filler neck (see figure).

Refuel.

After refuelling:

NOTE The cap can only be closed whenthe key (2) is inserted.

Press the cap with the key (2) inserted toclose.

WARNINGMake sure that the cap is properlyclosed.

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BRAKE FLUID - recommendations

NOTE This vehicle is fitted with front andrear disk brakes. Each braking system isoperated by an independent hydraulic

circuit.The information provided below applies toboth braking systems.

WARNINGAny sudden changes in play orhardness in the brake lever are warningsigns of problems with the hydrauliccircuits.

If in doubt about the braking efficiencyof your bike or if you are not able toperform routine checks, contact anaprilia Official Dealer.

WARNINGEnsure that the brake disks and brakelinings have not become contaminatedwith oil or grease. This is particularly

important af ter servicing orinspections.

Make sure the brake lines are nottwisted or worn.

Prevent accidental ingress of water ordust into the circuit. Wear latex gloveswhen servicing the hydraulic circuit.

Brake fluid is an irritant. Avoid contactwith eyes or skin.

WARNINGIn the event of accidental contact, washaffected body parts thoroughly.In the event of accidental contact with

eyes, contact an eye specialist or seekmedical advice.


DO NOT RELEASE BRAKE FLUID INTOTHE ENVIRONMENT.

CAUTIONWhen handling brake fluid, take carenot to spill it onto plastic or paint-

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DISK BRAKES

WARNINGThe brakes are critical to your safetyand must always be kept in sleekrunning order. Check the brakes beforeeach ride.

A dirty disk will soil the pads, leading toloss of braking. Dirty pads must bereplaced, whereas a dirty brake diskmay be cleaned with a high-qualitydegreasing product.

Have brake fluid changed at an apriliaOfficial Dealer every two years.

Use the brake fluid specified in thelubr icant chart , see page 117(LUBRICANT CHART).

NOTE This vehicle is fitted with front andrear disk brakes. Each braking system isoperated by an independent hydrauliccircuit.

The front brake is a twin-disk brake (onedisk on either side of the wheel).

The rear brake uses a single disk (fitted tothe right side of the wheel).

The information provided below applies toboth braking systems.

Brake fluid level decreases gradually asthe brake pads wear down.

The front brake fluid reservoir is mountednear the front brake lever coupling.

The rear brake fluid reservoir is positionedunder the right fairing; to reach it, removethe right fairing, see page 82 (REMOVINGTHE SIDE FAIRINGS).

NOTE Halve service intervals when thevehicle is used in rainy or dusty conditions,on rough roads or for racing.

Have the brake disks checked by an

aprilia Official dealer after the first 1000km (625 mi) and every 10000 km (6250 mi)afterwards.

Before each ride, check brake fluid level inboth reservoirs - see page 37 (FRONTBRAKE) and page 39 (REAR BRAKE),and check the brake pads for wear - seepage93 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADSFOR WEAR).


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Have brake fluid changed every two yearsby an aprilia Official dealer.

WARNINGDo not ride if the braking system isleaking.

FRONT BRAKE

CHECK

Place the vehicle in vertical position,keep the handlebar in the direction oftravel.

Make sure that the fluid level in thereservoir exceeds the "MIN" mark.MIN= minimum level

MAX= maximum level

If level is below the "MIN" mark:

CAUTIONBrake fluid level decreases gradually as

the brake pads wear down.

Check the brake disk and the brake padsfor wear, see page 93 (CHECKING THEBRAKE PADS FOR WEAR).

If the pads and/or the disk are in goodcondition, top up to correct level.

TOPPING UP

Read page 35 (BRAKE FLUID -recommendations) carefully.

CAUTIONDanger: brake fluid could leak out.Never operate the front brake leverwhen the screws (1) have beenloosened or when the reservoir cover is

not in place.

Unscrew the screws (1) of the brake fluidreservoir (2) by means of a short, cross-headed screwdriver.

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WARNINGAvoid long exposure of brake fluid toair.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic and willabsorb moisture from the air.

Keep the brake fluid reservoir openJUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.

Raise and remove the cover (3) togetherwith the screws (1) and the gasket (4).

CAUTIONDo not rock the motorcycle from side toside when topping up or brake fluid willspill out.

Do not add any additives or otherproducts.

If you use a funnel or other tool, ensurethey are perfectly clean.

Top up the reservoir (2) with brake fluid,see page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART)until exceeding "MIN" level mark.

CAUTIONWhile topping up, never pour too muchfluid.Fill up to max. level only with new brakepads.If topped up to max. level with wornpads, brake fluid will spill out when youchange the pads at a later time.

Check braking efficiency.

When the brake lever has exceedingtravel or if you notice a loss of braking,contact an aprilia Official dealer. Thebraking system may need bleeding.

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REAR BRAKE

CHECK

Keep the vehicle upright, so that the fluidin the reservoir (1) is parallel with theplug (2).

Look through the special slot in the rightfairing to check that fluid level in thereservoir exceeds the "MIN" mark.

MIN= minimum level

MAX= maximum level

If level is below the "MIN" mark:

CAUTIONBrake fluid level decreases gradually asthe brake pads wear down.

Check the brake disk and the brake padsfor wear, see page 93 (CHECKING THEBRAKE PADS FOR WEAR).

If the pads and/or the disk are in goodcondition, top up to correct level.

TOPPING UP

Read page 35 (BRAKE FLUID -

recommendations) carefully. Remove the right fairing, see page 82

(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).

CAUTIONDanger: brake fluid could leak out.Never operate the rear brake lever whenthe reservoir cap is loose or has beenremoved.

WARNINGAvoid long exposure of brake fluid toair.Brake fluid is hygroscopic and willabsorb moisture from the air.

Keep the brake fluid reservoir openJUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.

Unscrew the screw (3) completely. Shift the complete reservoir (1)

moderately outwards.Unscrew and remove the cap (2).

CAUTIONEnsure the fluid in the reservoir isparallel with the reservoir rim at all

times (in a horizontal position) whentopping up or brake fluid will spill out.



Remove the gasket (4). Top up the reservoir (1) with brake fluid,

see page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART)

until bringing level between the "MIN"and "MAX" marks.Always renew the brake pads beforetopping up to "MAX" level.

CAUTIONDo not tilt reservoir (1) even if plug (2) istightened. This might let air in thecircuit and brake system would beimpaired.

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CAUTIONBrake pad wear affects fluid level. Iftopped up to "MAX" level with wornpads, brake fluid will spill out when youchange the pads at a later time.

Check braking efficiency.When the brake lever has exceedingtravel or if you notice a loss of braking,contact an aprilia Official dealer. Thebraking system may need bleeding.

CLUTCH FLUID -recommendations

NOTE This vehicle is fitted with ahydraulically-controlled clutch.

CAUTIONAny sudden changes in play orhardness in the clutch lever are warningsigns of problems with the hydrauliccircuit.

If in doubt about the proper operation ofthe clutch or if you are not able toperform routine checks, contact anaprilia Official dealer.

CAUTIONMake sure the clutch hose is not twisted

or worn.Prevent accidental ingress of water ordust into the circuit. Wear latex gloveswhen servicing the hydraulic circuit.

Clutch fluid is an irritant. Avoid contactwith eyes or skin.

In the event of accidental contact, washaffected body parts thoroughly. In theevent of accidental contact with eyes,

contact an eye specialist or seekmedical advice.

DO NOT RELEASE CLUTCH FLUIDINTO THE ENVIRONMENT.


When handling clutch fluid, take carenot to spill it onto plastic or paint-finished parts or they will damage.

Have clutch fluid changed every two

years by an aprilia Official dealer.Use the clutch fluid specified in thelubr icant chart , see page 117(LUBRICANT CHART).

The clutch fluid reservoir (1) is mountednear the clutch lever coupling.

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Before each ride, check clutch fluid level in

the reservoir - see page 41 (CLUTCH).Have clutch fluid changed every two yearsby an aprilia Official dealer.

WARNINGDo not ride if the clutch hydraulic circuitis leaking.

CLUTCH


Have the clutch checked by an apriliaOfficial dealer every 10,000 km (6250 mi).

If the vehicle is used for racing:

have the clutch checked by an apriliaOfficial dealer every 5000 km (3120 mi).

NOTE The engine is equipped with ahydraulically-operated clutch, aided by thepatented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch)system, which prevents rear wheel

bouncing under braking.

CHECK

Place the vehicle in vertical position andkeep handlebar in the direction of travel.

Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the"MIN" mark.

MIN= minimum level

MAX= maximum level

If fluid is below the "MIN" mark, top up tocorrect level.

TOPPING UP

Read page 40 (CLUTCH FLUID -recommendations)carefully.

CAUTIONDanger: clutch fluid could leak out. Neveroperate the clutch lever when the reservoircap is loose or has been removed.

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WARNINGAvoid long exposure of clutch fluid toair.Clutch fluid is hygroscopic and will

absorb moisture from the air.Keep the clutch fluid reservoir openJUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.

Use a short cross-headed screwdriverand undo the threee screws (1) fromclutch fluid reservoir (2).

Lift and remove cover (3) together withscrews (1) and gasket (4).

CAUTIONDo not rock the motorcycle from side toside when topping up or clutch fluid willspill out.



Top up the reservoir (2) with clutch fluid,see page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART)until bringing level between the "MIN"and "MAX" marks.

CAUTIONNever exceed the "MAX" level.Check the clutch for proper operation.

When the clutch lever has exceedingtravel or i f you not ice a loss ofefficiency, contact an aprilia Officialdealer. The clutch hydraulic circuit mayneed bleeding.

COOLANT

CAUTIONDo not ride when coolant is below theminimum level "LOW".

NOTE You will need to remove the rightside fairing in order to top up coolant level.


Check coolant level before each ride - seepage 44 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP).Have coolant changed every two years byan aprilia Official dealer.

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WARNINGCoolant is toxic when ingested. Contactwith eyes or skin may cause irritation.In the event of contact with eyes, rinserepeatedly with abundant water and

seek medical advice. In the event ofingestion, induce vomiting, rinse mouthand throat with abundant water andseek medical advice immediately.


DO NOT RELEASE INTO THEENVIRONMENT.

Take care not to spill coolant onto hotengine parts. It may ignite and produce

invisible flames.Wear latex gloves when servicing.

CAUTIONHave coolant changed at an apriliaOfficial dealer.

Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of water

and anti-freeze.This is the ideal solution for most operatingtemperatures and provides good corrosionprotection.

This solution is also suited to the warmseason, as the mixture is less prone toevaporative loss and will reduce the needfor top-ups. In addit ion, less waterevaporation means fewer mineral saltsdepositing in the radiator, which helps

preserve the efficiency of the coolingsystem.

When temperature drops below zerodegrees centigrade, check the coolingsystem frequently and add more anti-freeze (up to 60% maximum) to thesolution.

Use distilled water in the coolant mixture.Tap water will damage the engine.

WARNINGDo not remove the expansion tank plug(1) when the engine is hot, sincecoolant is very hot.Contact with skin or clothes, may causesevere scalding and/or damage.

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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

WARNINGWait for the engine to cool down beforechecking or topping up coolant level.

Stop the engine and wait until it hascooled down.

Hold the vehicle upright, with bothwheels on the ground.

Look through the slot (1) in the rightfairing and check that coolant level in theexpansion tank is between the "FULL"and "LOW" marks.

FULL = maximum level

LOW = minimum level

If not so:

Remove the side fairing, see page 82(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).

Unscrew and remove the filler cap (2).

WARNINGCoolant is toxic when ingested. Contactwith eyes or skin may cause irritation.Do not put your fingers or any otherobject into the filler opening in order toensure that there is coolant.

CAUTIONDo not add any additives or otherproducts.


Top up with coolant, see page 117(LUBRICANT CHART) up to just below the"FULL" mark. Never top up beyond the"FULL" level mark or coolant will leak outwhen the engine is running.

Refit the filler cap (2).

CAUTIONIf coolant level drops too quickly or thetank is empty, check the cooling circuitfor leaks. Have the leak repaired at anaprilia Official dealer.

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TYRES

This vehicle is fitted with tubeless tyres.


WARNING

Check the tyre condition and inflationpressure at room temperature every twoweeks.Check the tyre condition and inflationpressure at room temperature after thefirst 1000 km (625 mi) and every twoweeks af terwards, see page 113(TECHNICAL DATA).

Checking pressure on hot tyres willresult in inaccurate measurement.

Take care to check tyre pressuresbefore and after a long journey.

An overinflated tyre will provide a harshride, reduce riding comfort and stabilitywhen cornering.

An underinflated tyre will extend thecontact patch to include a larger portionof the tyre wall (1). When this is thecase, the tyre may slip on or become

separated from the rim, leading to lossof control.

The tyre may even come off the rimunder hard braking.

Lastly, the vehicle may skid in a bend.

WARNINGInspect tread surface and check forwear. Badly worn tyres adversely affectroad holding and handling.

Some of the tyre types approved for thisvehicle are fitted with wear indicators.

There are var ious types of wearindicators.

Enquire about the correct wearinspect ion procedure with yoursupplier.

Visually inspect the tyres for wear andhave them changed when worn.

A tyre that becomes punctured in thetread area should be changed when thepuncture is larger than 5 mm.

The wheel must be balanced after eachtyre repair.

WARNINGUse tyres of the specified type andmodel recommended by themanufacturer , see page 113(TECHNICAL DATA). Using other thanspecified tyres may adversely affecthandling.

Never use tube tyres on tubeless tyrerims, or vice versa.

Always check that the caps are in placeon the valves (2), or the tyres maydeflate suddenly.

Tyre replacement and repair, as well aswheel servicing and balancing aredelicate operations. They should becarried out using adequate tools andare best left to experienced mechanics.

Have your tyres and wheels serviced atan apr i l ia Off icial dealer or aspecialised tyre repairer.

New tyres may be coated with an oilyfilm. Drive carefully until coveringseveral kilometres. Never apply non-specific products to the tyres. Old tyresmay not ensure full grip due to materialageing - even when they are still within

the wear limit - and must be replaced.

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MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TREADDEPTH (3):

front and rear 2 mm (R 3 mm) and in anycase not less than prescribed by theregulations in force in the country wherethe vehicle is used.

ENGINE OIL

WARNINGProlonged or repeated contact with oilmay cause severe skin damage.

Wash your hands thoroughly afterhandling oil.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.DO NOT RELEASE INTO THEENVIRONMENT.

Place oil in a sealed container anddispose of i t through a waste oilreclamation firm or through your usualsupplier.

Wear latex gloves during servicing.

CAUTIONIf the warning light " " comes on andthe symbol "" appears on the displayduring normal engine operation, itmeans that engine oil pressure in thecircuit is too low.

When this is the case, check engine oillevel, see page 65 (CHECKING ANDTOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL). Ifengine oil level is not correct, stop theengine immediately and contact an

aprilia Official dealer.

CAUTIONHandle carefully.

Do not spill oil!

Avoid smear ing any vehiclecomponents, the area in which you areworking and the surrounding area.Remove any trace of oil.

In case of leakage or malfunctions,contact an aprilia Official dealer.

Check engine oil level at regular intervals,see page 65 (CHECKING AND TOPPINGUP ENGINE OIL LEVEL).

See page 63 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCECHART) and page 67 (CHANGINGENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINE OILFILTER) for oil change instructions.

NOTE Use high-quality 15W - 50 oil, seepage 117 (LUBRICANT CHART).


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ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKELEVER AND THE CLUTCH LEVER

The grab distance of the lever (1) (distancefrom the grip (2)) can be adjusted byrotating the adjuster (3).

The MAX and MIN click settings give agrab d is tance of 126 and 83 mm,respectively.

[Push the lever (1) forward and rotatethe adjuster (3) until setting the lever (1)at the desired distance.

ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVERCLEARANCE

Brake lever position is determined basedon ergonomic principles at the factory.

If necessary, it is possible to adjust brakelever clearance:

Slacken the lock nut (4). Unscrew the master cylinder actuating

rod (5) to ensure a minimum clearanceof 0.5 - 1 mm between the rod and thepiston.

CAUTIONMake sure that the lever (6) has acertain amount of free play, or the brakewill remain applied leading to early wear

of braking elements.

Free play of lever (6): 4 mm (measuredat the lever end).

Lock the master cylinder actuating rod(5) by means of the lock nut (4).

CAUTIONAfter the adjustment, make sure that thewheel rotates freely with the brake

released.Check braking efficiency.

If necessary, contact your apriliaOfficial dealer.

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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKELEVER AND THE GEAR SHIFTLEVER

The posit ion of the control levers isdetermined based on ergonomic principlesat the factory.

If necessary, it is possible to adjust theposition of the levers.

Place the vehicle on the stand, see page60 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

Partially unscrew the screw (1). Rotate the eccentric (2) until finding the

optimal position for the pedal (3).

Tighten the screw (1) and make sure thatthe eccentric retains its position.

CAUTIONIf the gear shift lever needs furtheradjustment, contact an aprilia Officialdealer.

MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER

WARNINGTampering with the noise controlsystem is prohibited.

Owners are warned that the law mayprohibit:

-The removal or disconnection of anydevice or element of design incorporatedinto any new vehicle to limit the noiseemissions before its sale or delivery tothe final purchaser or while it is in use

except if carried out for maintenance,repair or replacement purposes.

-The use of the vehicle after the removal ordisconnection of this device or element ofdesign.

Check the muffler/exhaust silencer and thesilencer pipes for rust or holes. Ensure thatthe exhaust system works correctly.

If the exhaust system noise increases,contact an aprilia Official dealerimmediately.

WARNINGBoth exhaust silencers are equippedwith catalytic converter and becomevery hot to the touch. Be careful!Danger of burns!

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

GETTING ON AND OFF THEVEHICLE

The instructions below must be followedwith the maximum care in order to avoidinjury to persons and damage to propertyand to the vehicle, caused by the rider orpassenger falling from the vehicle and/orthe vehicle falling or overturning.

WARNINGRisk of falling and overturning.Proceed with care.

When getting on and off the vehicle, makesure nothing can impair your movements.Also, your hands should be free (replaceany objects, such as your helmet, gloves ordangling glasses before mounting ordismounting).

Always mount and dismount from the leftside with the vehicle on the side stand.

CAUTIONHowever, do not apply you full weight

or that of the passenger to the sidestand.

The stand has been designed to supportthe weight of the vehicle and a minimumload, without the rider and the passenger.

The purpose of placing the vehicle on theside stand before mounting is to keep thevehicle from falling or overturning. Thisdoes not mean that the side stand shouldbe used to support the weight of rider and

passenger.While getting on and off, the weight of thevehicle may make you lose balance, andthe vehicle may fall or overturn.

NOTE The rider must always mountbefore the passenger and dismount afterthe passenger. It is the rider's responsibilityto keep the vehicle balanced while thepassenger gets on and off.

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The passenger must move carefully whengetting on and off the vehicle, to avoidupsetting the balance of vehicle and rider.

NOTE It is the rider's responsibility toinstruct the passenger on how to safely geton and off the vehicle.

The vehicle is equipped with specialpassenger footrests to make it easier to geton and off the vehicle. The passenger mustalways use the left footrest to get on andoff the vehicle.

Never get off or try to get off the vehicle byjumping or stretching your leg and puttingyour foot on the ground. This would

compromise the stability and balance ofthe vehicle.

NOTE Any bags or objects strapped tothe rear of the vehicle can impair yourmovements while getting on and off.

When mounting or dismounting, swingyour r ight leg over the vehicle in acontrolled movement. Do not hit the rearend (tail or luggage) or you will upsetvehicle balance.

GETTING ON THE VEHICLE

Grasp the handlebar correctly and get onthe vehicle without loading your weight

onto the side stand.

NOTE If you cannot touch both feet onthe ground, set the right foot firmly on theground (if you should lose your balance,the side stand on the left side of the vehiclewill keep you from falling over on that side)and keep ready to place your left foot onthe ground.

Push the vehicle upright and place both

feet on the ground. Keep the vehiclebalanced.

NOTE Do not fold out the passengerfootrest or attempt to do so while sittingastride the vehicle, or you might losebalance.

Instruct the passenger to fold out bothpassenger footrests.

Explain to the passenger how to safelyget on the vehicle.

Pull up the side stand using your left foot.Make sure it is fully up.

GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE

Choose the parking area, see page 59(PARKING).

Stop the vehicle, see page 59 (STOPPING).

WARNINGMake sure that the parking surface isfree from obstacles. Park on firm andlevel ground.

Push down on the side stand lever withthe left heel until the side stand is fullydown.

NOTE If you cannot touch both feet onthe ground, set the right foot firmly on theground (if you should lose your balance,the side stand on the left side of the vehiclewill keep you from falling over on that side)and keep ready to place your left foot onthe ground.

Place both feet on the ground and keepthe vehicle upright and balanced.

Explain to the passenger how to safely

get off the vehicle.

CAUTIONRisk of falling and overturning.Make sure that the passenger hasdismounted.

Do not place your weight on the sidestand.

Lean the vehicle until the stand touchesthe ground.

Grasp the handlebar correctly and get offthe vehicle.

Rotate the handlebar fully to the left. Fold the passenger footrests.

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PRE-RIDE CHECKS

WARNINGCheck the vehicle before each ride toensure safe riding. (See the PRE-RIDE

CHECKS CHART). Failure to do so maylead to severe injury or vehicle damage.

If you have any doubts on the operation ofthe vehicle controls or believe that anyvehicle components might be faulty, do nothesitate to contact an aprilia Officialdealer.

A quick check is done in no time, but doeswonders for your safety.

NOTE This vehicle provides real-timediagnostics of failures stored into theEngine Control Unit.

Each time the ignition key is set to "", thewording "Efi" (1) appears on the right sideo f the mu l t i f unc t ion d isp lay fo rapproximately three seconds.

CAUTIONIf the wording "Ef i" (1) is displayedduring normal engine operation, itmeans that the Engine Control Unit hasdetected an anomaly.

In most cases, the engine will keep

running, a l though giving lessperformance. At any rate, contact anaprilia Official dealer immediately.

CAUTIONAfter covering the first 1000 km (625 mi)and every 10,000 km (6250 mi)afterwards, the "SERVICE" warning (2)appears on the right display.

When you see this warning, contact anaprilia Official dealer to have thevehicle serviced and inspectedaccording to the periodic maintenancechart , see page 63 (PERIODICMAINTENANCE CHART). To cancel the"SERVICE" warning, turn the key to ONwhile holding down the "+" and "-"buttons at the same time for at least 15seconds.

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PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART

Part Action Page

Front and rear disk brakes

Check for proper operation. Check brake lever free play and brake fluid level. Check for leaksand brake pad wear.

Top up brake fluid level, if necessary.

35, 36, 37,39, 93

ThrottleEnsure that it turns smoothly. The throttle should open and close fully at all positions of thesteering. Adjust and/or lubricate, if necessary.

94

Engine oil Check and top up as required. 46, 65

Wheels/tyresCheck tyre surface, inflation pressure. Check for wear or damage. Remove any foreign objectslodged in the tread.

45

Brake levers Make sure they move smoothly. Lubricate the joints and adjust travel, if necessary 47

ClutchCheck for proper operation, check clutch lever free play, clutch fluid level and check forleaks.Top up clutch fluid, if necessary. The clutch should not jerk or slip. 40, 41

Steering Steering should rotate smoothly and evenly. There should be no play or looseness.

Side standThe stand should operate smoothly and snap back in the rest position in a smooth motion.Spring action must be enough to fold it fully up. Lubricate joints and connections, if necessary.Check stand switch for proper operation.

97, 102

Fasteners Make sure the fasteners are properly tightened. Adjust or tighten as required.

Drive chain Check slack. 79, 80

Fuel tankCheck fuel level and refuel if low.Check for leaks in the fuel system.Make sure the filler cap is tightened securely.

34, 81

Coolant Coolant level in the expansion tank must be between the "FULL" and "LOW" marks. 42, 44

Engine kill switch( -)

Check for proper operation. 27

Lights, warning lights, horn,rear brake light switches andelectrical devices

Check horn and indicators for proper operation. Change bulbs or fix a failure, if necessary. 98 - 109

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STARTING

WARNINGThe vehicle 's engine del iversconsiderable power. Familiarise with

the vehicle gradually and use thegreatest care.

Do not place any objects on the insideof the front fair ing (between thehandlebar and the dashboard), or theymight hinder handlebar rotation andhide the dashboard from view.

NOTE Before start ing the engine,carefully read section "Safe Riding", see

page 5 (SAFE RIDING).

WARNINGExhaust emissions contain carbonoxide, which is a poisonous gas andextremely harmful if inhaled.

Never operate the engine indoor. Makesure the area is well ventilated beforestarting the engine.

Failure to heed these warnings maylead to loss of conscience or evendeath.

NOTE With the side stand down, theengine can only be started if the gearbox isin neutral. If you try to engage a gear with

the stand down, the engine will stop.

With the side stand up, the engine can bestarted either in neutral or with a gearengaged while keeping the clutch leverpulled in.

Sit astride the vehicle, see page 49(GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).

Make sure the stand is fully up.Make sure the dimmer switch (1) is in

position "". Set the engine kill switch (2) to "". Turn the key (3) to set the ignition switch

to position "".

When you turn the key:

- All digits of the multifunction display comeon for 3 seconds.

- All dashboard warning lights (4) and thebacklighting come on for 3 seconds.

- The odometer pointer (5) points the lastred line threshold setting for 3 secondsand then returns to idle rpm.

- During normal operation, all instrumentswill give the current reading.

CAUTIONWhen the low fuel light "" (6) comeson, refuel as soon as possible. Seepage 34 (FUEL).

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NOTE The units of measurement ofspeedometer (km or mi) and coolanttemperature (C or F), the red l inethreshold, clock functions and lap timer areuser -se lectab le . See page 20

(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

WARNINGThe red line threshold is set at 6000 rpmat the factory. Increase the thresholdgradually as you become familiar withyour vehicle.During running-in, never exceed therecommended rpm, see page 56(RUNNING-IN).

Lock at least one wheel, by pulling abrake lever.

Pull the clutch lever (7) fully in and selectneutral using the gear lever (8) [greenlight "" (9) on].

The vehicle is equipped with a cold startfeature controlled by the ECU whichoperates automatically when starting theengine from cold.

CAUTIONDo not press the starter button "" formore than fifteen seconds at a time or it

will draw too much current from thebattery.

If the engine does not start withinfifteen seconds, wait ten seconds andthen press the button "" again. Press the starter button "" (10) - do not

open the throttle yet - and release thebutton as soon as the engine starts.

CAUTIONAvoid pressing the starter button ""(10) with the engine running or you willdamage the starter motor.

After the engine has started, the engineoil pressure light "" (11) must go out.If the oil light stays on or comes onduring normal operation, it means thatoil pressure in the circuit is too low.

When this is the case, stop the engine

immediately and contact an apriliaOfficial dealer.

Keep at least one brake lever pulled anddo not accelerate before moving off.

CAUTIONDo not move off abruptly after startingthe engine from cold.

Ride at low speed until covering several

kilometres. This will allow the engine towarm up and reduce pol lut ingemissions and fuel consumption.

CAUTIONIf the wording "EF I" appears on themultifunction display during normalengine operation, it means that theEngine Control Unit has detected ananomaly.

In most cases, the engine will keeprunning although with less than idealperformance. Contact an aprilia Officialdealer immediately.


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MOVING OFF - RIDING

WARNINGThe vehicle 's engine del iversconsiderable power. Familiarise with

the vehicle gradually and use thegreatest care.

Do not place any objects on the insideof the front fair ing (between thehandlebar and the dashboard), or theymight hinder handlebar rotation andhide the dashboard from view.

NOTE Before moving off, carefully readsection "Safe Riding", see page 5 (SAFE

RIDING).

CAUTIONIf the low fuel light "" (1) on thedashboard comes on while the vehicle isrunning, it means that you still have 4.5 1lof fuel in the tank. Refuel as soon aspossible, see page 34 (FUEL).

WARNINGIf you are riding solo, make sure that thepassenger footrests are folded. Whiledriving, keep your hands on the grips

and your feet on the footrests.NEVER DRIVE IN ANY POSITIONOTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED.

WARNINGIf you are carrying a passenger, instructhim/her on the basic safety rules ofpillion riding.

Ensure that the stand is fully up before

moving off.

Moving off:

Start the engine. See page 53(STARTING).

Adjust the rear-view mirrors.

CAUTIONWith the vehicle stopped, t ry tofamiliarise with the use of the mirrors.Convex mirrors provide a larger view,but any objects seen in these mirrorsseem farther than they really are. It maytake some time to learn to judge thedistance of traffic behind accurately.

With the throttle twistgrip (2) released(Pos. A), let engine idle and pull theclutch lever (3) fully in.

Engage the first gear, by pushing thegear lever (4) downwards.

Release the brake lever (you shouldhave pulled it when starting the engine).

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WARNINGRelease the clutch lever smoothly, oryou may stall the engine or cause thevehicle to jerk forwards.

Open the throttle slowly and graduallywhen releasing the clutch lever. Abruptacceleration will cause the clutch to slip(if released slowly) or will lead to awheelie, i f the clutch is releasedabruptly.

Slowly release the clutch lever (3) whileopening the throttle slightly (2) (Pos.B).

The vehicle will start moving.

Ride at low speed until covering severalkilometres. This will allow the engine towarm up.

CAUTIONNever exceed the recommended rpm,see page 58 (RUNNING-IN).

Increase speed by gradually opening thethrottle (2) (Pos.B), without exceedingthe recommended rpm, see page 58(RUNNING-IN).

To engage the second gear:

CAUTIONProceed quickly.

Never let the engine run at too low rpm.

Release the throttle twistgrip (2) (Pos.A),pull the clutch lever (3) and lift the gearshift lever (4). Release the clutch lever(3) and accelerate.

Repeat the last two operations and shiftup.

CAUTIONIf the engine oil pressure LED "" (5)comes on

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