Using The Transmission; Shifting Up Schedule; Shifting Down Schedule - Suzuki GSX1300BK Owner's Manual

USING THE TRANSMISSION

The transmission is provided to keep the
engine operating smoothly in its normal
operating speed range. The gear ratios have
been carefully chosen to meet the charac-
teristics of the engine. The rider should
always select the most suitable gear for the
prevailing conditions. Never slip the clutch to
control road speed, but rather downshift to
allow the engine to run within its normal
operational range.
(For Canada)
The table below shows the approximate
speed range for each gear.

Shifting up schedule

Gear position
→
1st 2nd
→
2nd 3rd
→
3rd 4th
→
4th 5th
→
5th 6th

Shifting down schedule

Gear position
→
6th 5th
→
5th 4rd
→
4th 3rd
Disengage the clutch when the motorcycle
speed drops below 23 km/h (14 miles/h).
5-6
km/h miles/h
20 12
30 19
40 25
50 31
60 37
km/h miles/h
50 31
40 25
30 19