2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Owner's Manual (Page 85 of 178)

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Owner's Manual
Posted on 28 Jan, 2016
Model: 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Pages: 178
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84 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear at
high speed causes engine rpm
to increase excessively, poten-
tially damaging the engine and
it may also cause the rear wheel
to skid and cause an accident.
Downshifting should be done
below the vehicle speeds for
each gear shown in the table.
Vehicle speed when shifting
Shifting up km/h (mph)
1st 2nd 15 (9)
2nd 3rd 25 (15)
3rd 4th 35 (21)
4th 5th 45 (27)
5th 6th 55 (34)
Shifting down km/h (mph)
6th 5th 30 (19)
5th 4th 25 (15)
4th 3rd 20 (12)
3rd 2nd 15 (9)
2nd 1st 15 (9)
NOTE
Thetransmissionisequippedwitha
positive neutral finder. When the mo-
torcycle is standing still, the transmis-
sion cannot be shifted past neutral
from 1st gear. To use the positive
neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear,
then lift up on the shift pedal while
standing still. The transmission will
shift only into neutral.


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