Yamaha YZF-R25 Owner's Manual page 11

Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many
operators who have
involved in accidents do not even
have a current motorcycle license.
Make sure that you
qualified and that you only lend
your motorcycle to
qualified operators.
Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that
practice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until
you have become thoroughly
familiar with the motorcycle
and all of its controls.
Many accidents have
caused by error of the motorcycle
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on a
turn due to excessive speed or
undercornering (insufficient lean
angle for the speed).
Always obey the speed limit
andnever travel faster than
warrantedby road and traffic
conditions.
Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure
been
that other motorists can see
you.
The posture of the operator and
are
passenger is important for proper
control.
other
The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator
footrests during operation to
maintain
you
motorcycle.
The passenger should always
hold onto the operator, the
seat strap or grab bar, if
equipped, with both hands and
keep both
been
passenger
carry a passenger unles she or
she can firmly place both feet
on the passenger footrests.
Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
This motorcycle is designed for
on-road use only. It is not suitable
for off-road use.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Protective Apparel
The
motorcycle accidents are the result of
head injuries. The use of a safety
helmet is the single most critical factor
in the prevention or reduction of head
injuries.
Always wear an approved helmet.
Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
control of the
hazard.
The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective
in
abrasions or lacerations.
Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
feet on the
otherwise they could catch on the
footrests. Never
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.
Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust
system become very hot during or
after operation and can cause
burns.
A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
majority of fatalities from
preventing or reducing
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