Shifting Gears; Recommended Shift Points; Shifting Up; Shifting Down - Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Shifting Gears

CRF1000A/A II
Your motorcycle transmission has 6 forward
gears in a one-down, five-up shift pattern.
3
2
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If you put the motorcycle in gear with the
side stand down, the engine will shut off.
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6
5
4
1
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Recommended Shift Points

Shifting Up

From 1st to 2nd
From 2nd to 3rd
From 3rd to 4th
From 4th to 5th
From 5th to 6th

Shifting Down

From 6th to 5th
From 5th to 4th
From 4th to 3rd
NOTICE
Improper shifting can damage the engine, transmission, and
drive train. Also, coasting or towing the motorcycle for long
distances with the engine off can damage the transmission.
12 mph (20 km/h)
19 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
31 mph (50 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
28 mph (45 km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
16 mph (25 km/h)