Clutch Lever - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

The hazard lights are used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
NOTICE
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
Drive mode switch "MODE"
WARNING
Do not change the D-mode while the
vehicle is moving.
Using this switch changes the drive
mode to "STD", "A", or "B" in the fol-
lowing order:
STD → A → B → STD
The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive
mode. (See page 3-18 for an explana-
tion of each drive mode.)
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
TIP
 The mode is set to "STD" by de-
fault. The "STD" mode resets
when the key is turned to "OFF".
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 The selected mode is shown on
the drive mode display. (See page
3-13.)
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Clutch lever

1. Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip. To engage the clutch, re-
lease the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-36.)
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