Break-In; The First 600 Miles (1000 Kilometers) - EBR 1190RS 2013 Owner's Manual

Cooling fans operate automatically, even when the
ignition switch is off. Keep hands away from fan
blades. Contact with a rotating fan blade can result
in minor or moderate injury.
When riding on wet roads, brake efficiency and trac-
tion are greatly reduced. Failure to use care when
braking, accelerating or turning on wet roads can
cause loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury.
Continuous use of brake causes overheating and re-
duced efficiency, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
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BREAK-IN RULES
The First 620 Miles (1000 Km)
The sound design, quality materials, and workmanship
that are built into your new motorcycle will give you
optimum performance right from the start.
To allow your engine to wear in its critical parts, we
recommend that you observe the riding rules provided
below for the first 600 mi (1000 km). Adhering to the-
se suggestions will help future durability and perfor-
mance.
1. During the first 300 mi (500 km) of riding, keep
the engine speed below 6000 rpm in any gear. Do
not lug the engine by running or accelerating at
very low rpm, or by running at high RPM longer
than needed for shifting or passing.
2. Up to 600 mi (1000 km), vary the engine speed
and avoid operating at any steady engine speed for
long periods. Engine speed up to 7500 rpm in any
gear is permissible.
3. Drive slowly and avoid fast starts at wide throttle
until the engine has warmed up.