Riding Precautions - Suzuki V-STROM 1050 2022 Manual

RIDING PRECAUTIONS

BREAK-IN
Description
The first 500 miles (800 km) is the most
important in the life of your motorcycle.
Proper operation during this break-in
period will help assure maximum life
and performance from your new motor-
cycle.
During the break-in period, avoid need-
less idling, sudden acceleration or
deceleration, abrupt steering changes,
or sudden braking.
The following guidelines explain proper
break-in procedures.
Maximum Engine Speed
Recommendation
The table below shows the maximum
engine speed recommendation during
the break-in period.
500 miles
Initial
(800 km)
1000 miles
Up to
(1600 km)
1000 miles
Over
(1600 km)
Vary the engine speed
Vary the engine speed during the
break-in period. This allows the parts to
"load" (aiding the mating process) and
then "unload" (allowing the parts to
cool). Although it is essential to place
some stress on the engine components
during break-in, you must be careful not
to load the engine too much.
1-17
Below 4500 r/min
Below 6000 r/min
Below Red zone