Owner's Manual
7. To decelerate smoothly and progressively, apply the
brakes and close the throttle in coordination with
the gear shifting.
8. Apply front and rear brakes simultaneously. Extreme
application of brake controls may cause wheel lock,
reducing brake efficiency and impairing motorcycle
control.
Recommended maximum speed for gearshifting
(except CG150 Sport):
Upshifting
Speed
st
nd
1
~ 2
35 km/h
nd
rd
2
~ 3
57 km/h
rd
th
3
~ 4
80 km/h
th
th
4
~ 5
102 km/h
WARNING
!
Do not downshift while running at high engine speed.
Besides subjecting the engine to excessive strain,
the sudden deceleration may cause momentary
wheel lock and loss of motorcycle control.
ATTENTION
Do not tow the motorcycle or coast for long
distances while the engine is off. The transmission
will not be properly lubricated and damage may
result.
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Downshifting
nd
st
2
~ 1
rd
nd
3
~ 2
th
rd
4
~ 3
th
th
5
~ 4