Benelli Tornado Naked Tre 899 Owner's Manual page 14

Tornado Naked Tre 899
When riding down long hills, reduce the speed of your motorcycle by closing the throttle and using a low gear ratio
to take advantage of engine braking. Use the front and rear brakes as little as possible to maintain your speed, in
order to prevent brake overheating and fade.
Special attention should be given to the braking system, which plays a key role in ensuring safety. When braking,
always take account of the speed of the vehicle and the condition of the road surface.
The braking action should always be applied gently and gradually to both wheels.
Performing this operation and, more in general, riding the vehicle always requires the utmost care. Therefore,
caution should be exercised by all users, and in particular by inexperienced riders.
When you make a turn, avoid sudden braking. Failure to observe this warning could lead to the sliding of the wheels
and the loss of control of the vehicle. Always operate the brakes before starting a turn.
When you are laterally blown by a sudden gust of wind (as it may happen when you're overtaken by a vehicle of
great dimensions, when you come out of a tunnel or when you're driving in a hilly zone), you could lose control of the
vehicle. While driving under the above mentioned conditions, reduce your speed and be careful to avoid sideways
gusts of wind.
Remember that, as your bike picks up speed, stopping distances increase and the motorcycle becomes more
It is strictly forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before riding. Even very small amounts of these
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