APRILIA SR 50 - 2001 Manual page 22

Never race other vehicles with your vehicle.
Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
The use of one brake only for sudden braking
may cause the vehicle to skid or make the
rider lose control of the vehicle itself.
When riding down a steep hill, use the engine
as a brake by selecting the same gear, or a
lower gear, than you would use to climb the
hill. Use front and rear brakes sparingly.
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Always ride at the appropriate speed and
avoid unnecessary hard acceleration.
This not only is safer, but also reduces
fuel consumption and increases the life of
the vehicle.
If you must ride your vehicle in rainy
weather, or on loose surfaces, remember
that traction is greatly reduced. Under
these conditions, all handling of the vehicle
must be done gradually and smoothly.
Sudden acceleration, braking or turning
may make you lose control of your vehicle.
When traction is reduced, accelerate and
slow using your vehicle's engine braking
insofar as possible. Avoid rapid, harsh
application of the brakes.
Gradually open and close the throttle, to
avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.
On rough road surfaces, slow down and
ride with particular care.
Try to avoid wide open throttle accelerations,
unless they are necessary for such things
as passing.
Don't allow your engine to "lug", that is,
run at too low an rpm. Shift down to a lower
gear. Also, don't over-rev the engine.
Observe the redline on the tachometer.
Remember that excessively aggressive
cornering can cause your vehicle's tires to
lose sideways traction, which can result in
an upset and serious injury or even death.