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8.3
Activating launch control
Info
The launch control helps the rider to generate optimum motorcycle acceleration at the beginning of a
race. The maximum speed of the engine with the throttle valve fully opened (full throttle) is reduced.
After the start, it is gradually increased up to the maximum engine speed. The clutch must be operated
exactly as it would be without launch control activated.
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Remove plug-in stand
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Shift the transmission to the neutral position.
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Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
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Push the cold start button in all the way.
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Press start button
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 sec-
onds. Wait for 15 seconds before a further attempt
at starting.
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At low temperatures, wait for 30 seconds.
At temperatures below 6 °C (43 °F), several
attempts at starting may be necessary to warm-up
the lithium-ion battery and thereby increase the
starting power.
After 6 unsuccessful starting attempts, do not try
again, and check the vehicle for other malfunc-
tions instead.
During the starting process, the malfunction indi-
cator lamp lights up.
Condition
The motorcycle is stationary.
The engine is running at idle speed.
The transmission is in neutral.
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Press and hold the TC button
simultaneously.
The TC indicator lamp and the QS indicator lamp flash
when launch control is activated.
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