Honda VFR1200F Owner's Manual page 39

Neutral (N): Neutral is selected
automatically when you turn the ignition
switch to ON.
If neutral is not selected when you turn
the ignition switch to ON:
Turn the ignition OFF and ON again.
a
If neutral is still not selected after turning
a
the engine OFF then ON again.
You may hear (click) noises when the
transmission shifts to Neutral (N). This is
normal.
When you can change between N and
D
Motorcycle is stopped and the engine is
a
idling.
Throttle is completely off. It is not possible
a
to change from Neutral to D mode while
the throttle is applied.
You cannot change between N and D
a
mode while the wheels are rotating.
NOTICE
• To prevent clutch damage, do not use the throttle to
keep the motorcycle stopped uphill.
AT MODE: In this mode the gears are
shifted automatically according to your
riding conditions. You can choose between
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two modes within AT MODE: D mode and
S mode.
D mode (AT): This is the standard mode
when AT MODE is selected. Select D mode
for regular operation and efficient fuel
economy.
S mode (AT): Select this mode while riding
in AT MODE when you need more power,
such as when overtaking, climbing hills, or
pulling away.
MT MODE: MT MODE (6-speed manual
operation) You can choose between 6
gears in this mode.
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