Moving Off - Ducati SPECIAL EDITION SUPERBIKE 848 EVO CORSE Owner's Manual

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch
lever.
2) Push down the gear change lever firmly with the
tip of your foot to engage first gear.
3) Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle
twistgrip while gradually releasing the clutch lever.
The motorcycle will start moving off.
4) Release the clutch lever completely and
accelerate.
5) To shift up, close the throttle to slow down engine,
disengage the clutch, lift the gear change lever and
let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, proceed as follows: release the
twistgrip, pull the clutch lever, shortly speed up to
help gears synchronise, shift down (engage next
lower gear) and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and timely:
when riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as
soon as the motorcycle tends to slow down, so you
will avoid stressing the engine and the motorcycle
abnormally.
Important
Avoid harsh accelerations, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch
lever should not be pulled longer than necessary after
gear is engaged, or friction parts may overheat and
wear out.
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