2014 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Owners Manual - Page 65
2014 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Manual
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64 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Vehicle speed when shifting Shifting up 1st → 2nd 2nd → 3rd 3rd → 4th 4th → 5th 5th → 6th km/h (mph) 15 ( 9) 25 (15) 35 (21) 45 (27) 55 (34) Shifting down 6th → 5th 5th → 4th 4th → 3rd 3rd → 2nd 2nd → 1st km/h (mph) 30 (19) 25 (15) 20 (12) 15 ( 9) 15 ( 9) ○The transmission is equipped with a positive neutral finder. When the motorcycle is standing still, the transmission 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. NOTE Braking the throttle completely, leav• Close ing the clutch engaged (except when • shifting gears) so that the engine will help slow down the motorcycle. Shift down one gear at a time so that you are in 1st gear when you come to a complete stop.