Yamaha XV250N1 2021 Owner's Manual page 35

NOTICE
 When shifting, press the shift
pedal firmly until you feel the
gear shift is complete.
 Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, nor tow the
motorcycle for long distances.
The transmission is properly lu-
bricated only when the engine is
running. Inadequate lubrication
may damage the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand
shock of forced shifting.
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
Operation and important riding points
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
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the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
the
shift points.
To decelerate
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1. Apply both the front and the rear
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear when the motorcycle reaches
20 km/h (12 mph). If the engine is
3. Shift the transmission into the
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
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about to stall or runs very roughly,
pull the clutch lever in and use the
brakes to stop the motorcycle.
neutral position when the motor-
cycle is almost completely
stopped. The neutral indicator
light should come on.
Shift up points:
1st → 2nd: 16 km/h (10 mph)
2nd → 3rd: 24 km/h (15 mph)
3rd → 4th: 32 km/h (20 mph)
4th → 5th: 40 km/h (25 mph)
Shift down points:
5th → 4th: 20 km/h (12 mph)
4th → 3rd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
3rd → 2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd → 1st: 20 km/h (12 mph)
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