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Operation Guide
Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the
engine is cold or warm.
This motorcycle is equipped with a Honda
SMART Key system. Always keep Honda
SMART Key on you when you ride the
motorcycle.
(P42)
!aUnlock the steering lock. (P40)
!bMake sure the status of the Honda
SMART Key is active.
(P41)
!cTurn the ignition switch to the (On)
position.
!dPress the start button. The electrical
system turns on.
!eShift the transmission to Neutral (
indicator comes on). Alternatively, pull
in the clutch lever to start your
motorcycle with the transmission in
gear so long as the side stand is raised.
!fPress the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
uDo not hold the start button to start
the engine.
Make sure that there are no exhaust gas
leak from the exhaust pipe joints.
(P106)
If the engine does not start:
!aOpen the throttle fully and press the
start button.
!bRepeat the normal starting procedure.
!cIf the engine starts, open the throttle
slightly if idling is unstable.
!dIf the engine does not start, wait 10
seconds before trying steps !a & !b
again.
❙
If Engine Will Not Start
(P90)
NOTICE
• If the start motor operates but the engine does not
start, turn the electrical system off and wait 10
seconds before trying to start the engine again to
recover battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
• Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than
about 5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe
discoloration.
• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
Ignition switch
Start button
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