Honda GL1800D Owner's Manual page 120

Riding Mode
You can change the riding mode.
The following parameters change
according to each riding mode.
• Engine output characteristic
• Brake feel
• DCT characteristic
GL1800BD/D/DA
• Toque Control operating
GL1800/D/DA
level
• Suspension damping
GL1800/D/DA
characteristic
Riding mode indicator
The following riding modes are available:
TOUR mode:
TOUR mode provides an engine and
braking feel and suspension damping
characteristics optimized for comfortable
riding in situations such as long distance
touring.
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mode:
SPORT
SPORT mode has a quicker and more
powerful engine feel, harder braking feel,
and harder suspension damping
characteristics than with TOUR mode.
For models equipped with DCT, shifting
characteristics are oriented to maintain
middle and high engine speeds.
ECON mode:
ECON mode has a gentler engine feel than
with TOUR mode.
For models equipped with DCT, shifting
characteristics are oriented to maintain low
and middle engine speeds.
RAIN mode:
RAIN mode has a gentler engine feel and
softer suspension damping characteristics
than with TOUR mode.
For models equipped with DCT, shifting
characteristics are gentler than those with
TOUR mode.
Selecting the Riding Mode
GL1800BD/D/DA
Press the button while the throttle
MODE
is fully closed.
u The riding mode indicator blinks until the
riding mode is changed.
u The riding mode does not change until
the throttle is fully closed.
u Each time the ignition switch is turned to
ON, the riding mode will automatically
be set to TOUR mode.
MODE
button