Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual page 6

Loading Limit
Overloading or improper loading
can cause loss of motorcycle con-
trol and this may result in an acci-
dent.
Follow loading limits and loading
guidelines in this manual.
Never exceed the G.V.W. (Gross Vehi
cle Weight) of this motorcycle. Thc
G.V.W. is the combined weight of thc
machine, accessories, payload an(
rider. When selecting your access0
ries, keep in mind the weight of tht
rider as well as the weight of tht
accessories. The additional weight a
the accessories may not only creatc
an unsafe riding condition but m$
also affect the riding stability.
G.V.W.: 420 kg (926 Ibs)
at the tire pressure (cold)
Front: 2.25 kgf/cm2 (33 psi)
Rear: 2.80 kgf/cm2 (41 psi)
Loading Guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily intended
to carry small items when you are not
riding with a passenger. Follow the
guidelines below to carry a passenger
or cargo:
~ i a n c e the load between the left
and right side of the motorcycle
and fasten it securely.
Keep cargo weight low and close
to the center of the motorcycle as
possible.
Do not attach large or heavy items
to the handlebars, front forks or
rear fender.
Do not install a luggage carrier or
a luggage box protruding over the
tail end of the motorcycle.
Do not carry any items that pro-
trude over the tail end of the
motorcycle.
Check that both tires are properly
inflated to the specified tire pres-
sure for your loading conditions.
Refer to page 62.
Improperly loading your motorcy-
cle can reduce your ability to bal-
ance and steer the motorcycle.
You should ride at reduced
speeds, less than 130 kmlh (80
mph), when the cargo is loaded or
accessory is fitted.
Adjust suspension setting as nec-
essary.