Suzuki SV650 Manual page 56

 WARNING
Downshifting
speed is too high can;
• cause the rear wheel to skid
and lose traction due to
increased engine braking,
resulting in an accident; or
• force the engine to overrev in
the lower gear, resulting in
engine damage.
Reduce speed before down-
shifting.
 WARNING
Downshifting while the motor-
cycle is leaned over in a corner
may cause rear wheel skid and
loss of control.
Reduce your speed and down-
shift before entering a corner.
when engine
NOTICE
Revving the engine into the red
zone can cause severe engine
damage.
Never allow the engine to rev
into the red zone in any gear.
NOTICE
Improper gearshift lever opera-
tion can damage the transmis-
sion.
• Do not rest your foot on the
gearshift lever.
• Do not use force to shift
gears.
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