Recommended Shift Points (For Switzerland Only); Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption; Engine Break-In - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
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1st → 2nd
2nd → 3rd
3rd → 4th
4th → 5th
5th → 6th
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NOTE:
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When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 5th to 3rd gear).
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
G
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
Shift point
gine speeds during acceleration.
(km/h)
G
Do not rev the engine while shift-
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ing down, and avoid high engine
30
40
speeds with no load on the engine.
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G
Turn the engine off instead of let-
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ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
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