Honda TALON SXS1000S4X 2022 Owner's Manual page 105

Basic Operation
Driving by operating the shift paddles while MT mode is selected
To upshift the transmission, pull the right side upshift paddle once.
To downshift the transmission, pull the left side downshift paddle
once.
GEAR SHIFTING SEQUENCE
downshift paddle (-)
After starting the engine and letting it warm up, follow this
procedure:
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. With the throttle closed, select the shift select lever into high-
range (H) or low-range (L) position and then select MT mode by
pressing the AT/MT switch.
3. Release pressure from the brake pedal and increase engine speed
by gradually pressing the accelerator pedal.
4. When speed increases, shift to 2nd gear by pulling the upshift
paddle once.
5. Repeat this sequence to progressively upshift to 3rd, 4th, 5th,
and 6th (top) gear.
6. To downshift, pull the downshift paddle once.
96 Basic Operation & Driving Guidelines
upshift paddle (+)