Honda CBR1000SP 2021 Owner's Manual page 120

Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
This vehicle is equipped with a Honda
SMART Key system. Always keep Honda
SMART Key on you when you ride the
vehicle.
(P.104)
116
NOTICE
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds,
turn the electrical system off and wait 10
seconds before trying to start the engine
again to recover battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine and the exhaust system.
• Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more
than about 5 minutes may cause exhaust
b c
pipe discolouration.
• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully
d
open.
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
a
(Run) position.
Unlock the steering.
b
a e
Activate the electrical system.
c
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
d
comes on). Alternatively, pull in the clutch lever
to start your vehicle while the transmission in
gear as long as the side stand is raised.
Press the start button with the throttle
e
completely closed.
(P.103)
(P.109)
indicator
N