Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2023 Owner's Manual

9.3

Starting off

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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle
carefully.
9.4

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents Abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions.
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Adapt your speed to the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Warning
Danger of accidents An incorrect ignition key position causes malfunctions.
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Do not change the ignition key position while driving.
Warning
Danger of accidents Adjustments to the vehicle distract attention from traffic activity.
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Make all adjustments when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Warning
Risk of injury The passenger may fall from the motorcycle if they conduct themselves incorrectly.
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Ensure that the passenger sits correctly on the passenger seat, places his or her feet on the pas-
senger foot pegs and holds on to the rider or the grab handles.
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Note the regulations governing the minimum age of passengers in your country.
Warning
Danger of accidents A risky riding style constitutes a major risk.
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Comply with traffic regulations and ride defensively and with foresight to detect sources of danger
as early as possible.
Warning
Danger of accidents Cold tires have reduced road grip.
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Ride the first miles carefully on every journey at moderate speed until the tires reach operating tem-
perature.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 9
200 km (124 mi)
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