Aprilia ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS User Manual 2003

ETV mille Caponord - ETV mille Caponord ABS

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aprilia part# 8104780

© 2003 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)

First edition: september 2003

Reprint:

Produced and printed by:

DECA s.r.l.

Via Risorgimento, 23/1 - Lugo (RA) - Italia
Tel. +39 - 0545 35235
Fax +39 - 0545 32844
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.decaweb.it

On behalf of:

aprilia s.p.a.

via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
Tel. +39 - (0)41 58 29 111
Fax +39 - (0)41 44 10 54
www.aprilia.com

FOREWORD

NOTE This manual is an important and

integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with
your vehicle at all times, even if your vehi­cle is resold.

aprilia has prepared this manual to supply
you, the user, with correct and current in­formation. However, since aprilia con­stantly improves the design of its vehicles,
there may be slight discrepancies between
your vehicle and the material given in this
manual. If you have any questions about
your vehicle, contact your Local aprilia
Dealer, as he will have the very latest tech­nical information available from the factory.

For tests and repairs not expressly de­scribed in this manual, to purchase aprilia
genuine spare parts, accessories, and oth­er products, and for help with specific prob­lems, please contact your Local aprilia
Dealer or service center. These profes­sionals will be able to promptly and accu­rately help.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. Have a
great ride!

This manual is copyright in all countries,
and reproduction of any part or the com­plete by any means in print or electronic is
strictly prohibited.

INTRODUCTION

This manual is divided into sections, chap­ters and paragraphs, by subject. The proce­dures described are laid out in single opera­tion, and each operation is indicated by a ◆.

The numbered parts shown in the figures are
identified in the text with the number in paren­theses or with the symbol representing them.

Example (the following text is generic and
does not refer to this specific vehicle):

section

chapter

safety
warning

paragraph

operation

position (2)

symbol ≈

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS

STEERING LOCK

WARNING

Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “
tion while the vehicle is moving.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

◆

Turn the handlebar completely to the
left or to the right.

◆

Turn the key (2) to position ≈∆.

+∆

◆

Press the key and turn it to position ≈+∆.

◆

Remove the key.

+” (LOCK) posi-

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SAFETY WARNINGS

The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following messages:

sure that the area in which you are operat­ing is properly ventilated. Never run the en­gine in enclosed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an
exhaust evacuation system.

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and be­comes explosive under certain condi­tions.

Safety Warning. When you see this
symbol on the vehicle or in the



manual, pay particular attention to the
potential risk of personal injury or death.
Non-compliance with the instructions
given in the warning messages preced­ed by this symbol may result in grave
risk for your and other people’s safety
and for the vehicle.

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.

NOTE The word ≈NOTE∆ in this manual

precedes important information or instruc­tions.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

CARBON MONOXIDE

If it is necessary to run the engine in order
to carry out maintenance operation, make

WARNING

The exhaust fumes contain carbon mon­oxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide is both colorless and
odorless, and cannot be detected by
smell, vision, or any other sense. Avoid
breathing exhaust fumes under any cir­cumstances.

GASOLINE

Keep gasoline away from children. Gaso­line is also poisonous. Never attempt to si­phon gasoline using your mouth. Never al­low gasoline to contact your skin. If you
should accidentally spill gasoline on your­self, change your clothes immediately and
wash the area upon which the gasoline
was splashed thoroughly with hot water
and soap. Should you accidentally swallow
gasoline, do not induce vomiting. Drink
large quantities of clear water or milk and
immediately seek professional medical as­sistance. Should you accidentally get gas­oline get your eyes, flush with large quanti­ties of cool, clear water and immediately
seek professional medical assistance.

KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHIL­DREN.

HOT COMPONENTS

WARNING

The engine and all parts of the exhaust
system, as well as the braking system,
become very hot and remain hot for
some time after the vehicle and the en­gine are stopped. Before handling any
component of your vehicle after riding,
insure that it has cooled sufficiently to
be safe to handle.

USED ENGINE OIL

WARNING

Use latex gloves for the maintenance op­erations that require contact with used
oil. Used engine oil may cause skin can­cer if repeatedly left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods. Although
this is unlikely unless you handle used
oil on a daily basis, it is advisable to
thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water after handling used oil.

KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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BRAKE FLUID

CAUTION

Brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow brake fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should brake fluid acciden­tally be swallowed, drink large quantities
of milk or clear water and immediately
seek professional medical assistance.
Brake fluid is highly destructive of skin
and eye tissue. Should you accidentally
spill brake fluid on yourself, remove the
contaminated clothing, wash your body
with soap and warm water immediately
and immediately seek professional medi­cal assistance. Should you accidentally
splash brake fluid into your eyes, flush
with a large quantity of cool, clear water
and immediately seek professional medi­cal assistance.

KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHIL­DREN.

CLUTCH FLUID

CAUTION

Clutch fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow clutch fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should clutch fluid acci­dentally be swallowed, drink large quanti­ties of milk or clear water and immediate­ly seek professional medical assistance.
clutch fluid is highly destructive of skin
and eye tissue. Should you accidentally
spill clutch fluid on yourself, remove the
contaminated clothing, wash your body
with soap and warm water immediately
and immediately seek professional medi-

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cal assistance. Should you accidentally
splash clutch fluid into your eyes, flush
with a large quantity of cool, clear water
and immediately seek professional medi­cal assistance.

KEEP CLUTCH FLUID AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.

COOLANT

In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol
contained in the engine coolant is flamma­ble: its flame is invisible, but you can be
burned anyway.

WARNING

Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or on the engine compo­nents. They may be hot enough to cause
the coolant to ignite and burn without a
visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause
skin irritation and is poisonous if swal­lowed.
Coolant and coolant/water mixtures are
sweet to the taste and brightly colored,
therefore are highly attractive to pets
and children. Take extra precautions to
keep new and used coolant out of reach
of children and animals.

KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHIL­DREN.

Risk of burns.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant is
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.

BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE

WARNING

The battery gives off noxious and explo­sive gases; keep cigarettes, flames and
sparks away from the battery. Provide
adequate ventilation when operating or
recharging the battery.

During recharging and use, make sure
that the room is properly ventilated and
avoid inhaling the gases released during
the recharging.

The battery contains sulphuric acid
(electrolyte). Contact with the skin or
eyes may cause serious burns. Always
wear protective clothing, rubber gloves,
and tight fitting goggles or a face shield
when working around the battery, espe­cially when filling the battery with either
water or electrolyte.

In case of contact with the skin, flush im­mediately with plenty of water. In case of
contact with the eyes, flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Immedi­ately consult a health professional.

The electrolyte is poisonous.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swal­lowed, drink large quantities of water or
milk and then milk of magnesia or vege­table oil. Immediately consult a health
professional.

KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS ­GENERAL ADVICE

Before starting the engine, carefully read
this manual and in particular the chapters
≈WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENER­AL ADVICE∆ and ≈SAFE DRIVE∆ see p. 17.

Your safety and that of those around you
depends not only on your skill as a rider,
but also your knowledge about your vehi­cle and about riding safely. Therefore it is
essential that you not operate your vehicle
on public streets or highways until you
have received instructions from a qualified
safety organization such as the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation, and are properly
trained and licensed.

REPORTING OF DEFECTS THAT AFFECT SAFETY

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately in­form the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to no­tifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can­not become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or aprilia. To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424­9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Washington, D.C.

20590.

You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

ROAD REGULATIONS AND USE OF THE VEHICLE

Rules of the road vary from country to coun­try. It is essential that you understand in ad­vance the rules of the road of the country in
which your vehicle will be used.

WARNING

This vehicle has been designed and
produced for use on paved roads, and
for smooth graded dirt roads and trails.
It is not designed to be used on even
smooth graded dirt roads, or trails. It is
not designed for off road competition, or
for cross country riding. Do not use this
vehicle on rough or unimproved surfac­es, or in other off road areas. Failure to
heed this warning could lead to an upset
with subsequent injury and even death.

WARNING

If the bike is to be used off-road, on pub­lic land, it is the owner’s responsibility to
install a spark arrester approved by the
US Forest Service for this engine dis­placement or larger.

NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY

aprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exhaust
system, at the time of sale, meets all appli­cable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person
who buys this exhaust system for purpos­es other than resale, and to all subse­quent buyers.

Warranty claims should be directed to:

aprilia USA Inc.

109 Smoke Hill Lane, Suite 190
Woodstock, GA 30188
USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS

The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is very important, because
under certain conditions they react to ex­posure to sunlight and produce photo­chemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way, but it is toxic and poisonous.
aprilia utilizes ≈lean∆ carburetor settings
and other systems to reduce the produc­tion of carbon monoxide and hydrocar­bons.

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TAMPERING WARNING

Tampering with the noise control system is
prohibited. Federal law prohibits the follow­ing acts or causing thereof:

a) The removal or rendering inoperative by

any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design incor­porated into any new vehicle for the pur­pose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
while it is in use, or

b) The use of the vehicle after such device

or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute
tampering are the acts listed below:

a) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler,

baffles, header pipes or any other com­ponent which conducts exhaust gases.

b) Removal or puncturing of any part of

the intake system.
c) Lack of proper maintenance.
d) Replacing any moving part of the vehi-

cle, or parts of the exhaust or intake

system, with parts other than those

specified by the manufacturer.

PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT
THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS

If any of the following symptoms are ob­served, immediately have your vehicle in­spected and repaired by your Local aprilia
Dealer.

Symptoms:

√ Difficult starting or stalling after starting.
√ Irregular idle.
√ Misfiring or backfiring during accelera-

tion.

√ After-burning (backfiring).
√ Poor engine performance, degraded

handling, or poor fuel economy.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER)

Every vehicle produced by aprilia re­ceives a vehicle identification number
(V.I.N.) stamped:

√ on the steering head of the frame (A), as

shown above;

and also:
√ on the identification plate (B) which is lo-

cated on the front portion near the steer­ing head of the frame.

CAUTION

This product should be checked for re­pair or replacement if the vehicle noise
has increased significantly through use.
Otherwise, the owner may become sub­ject to penalties under state and local or­dinances.

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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Description of the vehicle identification
number (V.I.N.), stamped on the steering
head of the frame (A) and on the identifica­tion plate (B).

DIGIT MEANING

1) Manufacturer»s identification alphanu­meric code.

2) Vehicle type.

3) Model.

4) Country for which the vehicle is intend­ed.

5) #= Check digit number.

6) Model year.

7) Assembling factory designation
(N = NOALE-VE- ,

S = SCORZÉ -VE- ,
0 = NOT SPECIFIED).

8) Sequential serial number.

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POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS

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WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART

Ref.

1

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Description

Ref.

4 Muffler stamping.

5

Description

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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM

The system consists of:

1) Fuel tank.

2) Water drain line.

3) Fuel tank breather nipple.

4) Breather line (to tee).

5) Roll-over valve.

6) Breather line (to purge valve).

7) Purge valve (to carbon canister).

8) Breather line (to carbon canister).

9) Carbon canister.

10) Drain line (to electric purge valve).

11) Electric purge valve (from carbon canister).

12) Drain line (from electric purge valve).

13) ≈T∆ tee.

14) ≈T∆ tee.

15) ≈X∆ tee.

16) Drain line (to manifold vacuum port).

17) Manifold vacuum port (on rear part of throttle body).

18) Throttle body.

19) Vacuum line (from purge valve).

20) ≈T∆ tee.

21) Vacuum line (to ported vacuum port).

22) Ported vacuum port (front part of throttle body).

23) Air box.

24) Warm air inlet fitting (from air box).

25) ≈T∆ tee.

26) Warm air inlet (from air box).

27) ≈Y∆ tee.

28) Warm air inlet (to carbon canister).

29) Warm air inlet (to one way valve).

30) One way valve.

31) Warm air inlet (from one way valve).

32) Water or other contaminant drain line.

33) Front cylinder ≈1∆ synchronization line.

34) Rear cylinder ≈2∆ synchronization line.

35) Plug.

36) To power clutch (from manifold vacuum port).

37) To power clutch (from ported vacuum port).

38) Vacuum line(from ≈T∆ tee).

NOTE In case of malfunction of the fuel system, contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

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aprilia s.p.a. - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board and
aprilia s.p.a. (hereinafter ≈aprilia∆) are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 1999 and later
motorcycle. In California new motor vehi­cles must be designed, built and equipped
to meet the State's stringent anti-smog
standards. aprilia must warrant the emis­sion control system on your motorcycle for
the periods of time listed below provided
there has been no abuse, neglect or im­proper maintenance of your motorcycle.

Your emission control system may include
parts such as the carburetor or fuel injec­tion system, the ignition system, catalytic
converter and engine computer. Also in­cluded may be hoses, belts, connectors
and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists,
aprilia will repair your motorcycle at no
cost to you, including diagnosis, parts and
labor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSIONS
SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Class I motorcycles (50 √ 169 cm

3

): for a
period of use of five (5) years or 12,000 ki­lometers (7,456 miles), whichever first oc­curs.

Class II motorcycles (170 √ 279 cm3): for a
period of use of five (5) years or 18,000 ki­lometers (11,185 miles), whichever first oc­curs.

Class III motorcycles (280 cm3 and larger):
for a period of use of five (5) years or
30,000 kilometers (18,641 miles), whichev­er first occurs.

If an emission-related part on your motor­cycle is defective, the part will be repaired
or replaced by aprilia. This is your emis­sion control system DEFECTS WARRAN­TY.

OWNER'S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES

√ As the motorcycle owner, you are re-

sponsible for the performance of the re­quired maintenance listed in your own­er's manual. aprilia recommends that
you retain all receipts covering mainte­nance on your motorcycle, but aprilia
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack
of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled mainte­nance.

√ You are responsible for presenting your

motorcycle to an aprilia dealer as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty re­pairs should be completed in a reason­able amount of time, not to exceed 30
days.

√ As the motorcycle owner, you should be

aware that aprilia may deny your war-
ranty coverage if your motorcycle or a
part has failed due to abuse, neglect, im­proper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.

If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact aprilia USA, Inc., 10933
Crabapple Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA
3007, or the California Air Resources
Board at P.O. Box 8001, 9528 Telstar Av­enue, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.

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aprilia s.p.a. - LIMITED WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

aprilia s.p.a., Via G. Galilei, 1, 30033
Noale (VE) Italy (hereinafter ≈aprilia∆) war­rants that each new 1999 and after aprilia
motorcycle, that includes as standard
equipment a headlight, taillight and stop­light, and is street legal:

A. is designed, built and equipped so as to

conform at the time of initial retail pur­chase with all applicable regulations of
the United States Environmental Pro­tection Agency, and the California Air
Resources Board; and

B. is free from defects in material and

workmanship which cause such motor­cycle to fail to conform with applicable
regulations of the United States Envi­ronmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board for a pe­riod of use, depending on the engine
displacement, of 12,000 kilometers
(7,456 miles), if the motorcycle's engine
displacement is less than 170 cubic
centimeters; of 18,000 kilometers
(11,185 miles), if the motorcycle's en­gine displacement is equal to or greater
than 170 cubic centimeters but less
than 280 cubic centimeters; or of
30,000 kilometers (18,641 miles), if the
motorcycle's engine displacement is
280 cubic centimeters or greater; or 5
(five) years from the date of initial retail
delivery, whichever first occurs.

I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall be

remedied during customary business
hours at any authorized aprilia motor­cycle dealer located within the United
States of America in compliance with
the Clean Air Act and applicable regula­tions of the United States Environmen­tal Protection Agency and the California
Air Resources Board. Any part or parts
replaced under this warranty shall be­come the property of aprilia.

In the State of California only, emission
related warranted parts are specifically
defined by the state's Emission Warran­ty Parts List. These warranted parts are:
carburetor and internal parts; intake
manifold; fuel tank; fuel injection sys­tem; spark advance mechanism; crank­case breather; air cutoff valves; fuel
tank cap for evaporative emission con­trolled vehicles; oil filler cap; pressure
control valve; fuel/vapor separator; can­ister; igniters; breaker governors; igni­tion coils; ignition wires; ignition points;
condensers, and spark plugs if failure
occurs prior to the first scheduled re­placement; and hoses, clamps, fittings
and tubing used directly in these parts.
Since emission related parts may vary
from model to model, certain models
may not contain all of these parts and
certain models may contain functionally
equivalent parts.

In the State of California only, Emission
Control System emergency repairs, as
provided for in the California Adminis-

trative Code, may be performed by oth­er than an authorized aprilia dealer. An
emergency situation occurs when an
authorized aprilia dealer is not reason­ably available, a part is not available
within 30 days, or a repair is not com­plete within 30 days. Any replacement
part can be used in an emergency re­pair. aprilia will reimburse the owner for
the expenses, including diagnosis, not
to exceed aprilia's suggested retail
price for all warranted parts replaced
and labor charges based on aprilia's
recommended time allowance for the
warranty repair and the geographically
appropriate hourly labor rate. The own­er may be required to keep receipts and
failed parts in order to receive compen­sation.

II. LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control

System warranty shall not cover any of
the following:

A. Repair or replacement required as a re-

sult of
(1) accident,
(2) misuse,
(3) repairs improperly performed or re­placements improperly installed,
(4) use of replacement parts or acces­sories not conforming to aprilia specifi­cations which adversely affect perfor­mance and/or
(5) use in competitive racing or related
events.

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B. Inspections, replacement of parts and

other services and adjustments re­quired for required maintenance.

C. Any motorcycle on which the odometer

mileage has been changed so that actu­al mileage cannot be readily deter­mined.

III. LIMITED LIABILITY
A. The liability of aprilia under this Emis-

sion Control System Warranty is limited
solely to the remedying of defects in
material or workmanship by an autho­rized aprilia motorcycle dealer at its
place of business during customary
business hours. This warranty does not
cover inconvenience or loss of use of
the motorcycle or transportation of the
motorcycle to or from the aprilia dealer.
aprilia SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY OTHER EXPENSES, LOSS OR
DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INCI­DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EX­EMPLARY ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OR USE OF OR IN­ABILITY TO USE THE aprilia MOTOR­CYCLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EX­CLUSION OR LIMITATION OF ANY IN­CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA­TIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

B. NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY
aprilia EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY
SET FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IM­PLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE EX­PRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYS­TEM WARRANTY TERMS STATED IN
THIS WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING
STATEMENTS OF WARRANTY ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER REMEDIES. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

C. No dealer is authorized to modify this

aprilia Limited Emission Control Sys-

tem Warranty.

IV. LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS WARRANTY

GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.

V. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TO

THE aprilia LIMITED MOTORCYCLE
WARRANTY.

VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any re-

placement part that is equivalent in per­formance and durability may be used in
the performance of any maintenance or
repairs. However, aprilia is not liable for
these parts. The owner is responsible
for the performance of all required
maintenance. Such maintenance may
be performed at a service establish­ment or by any individual. The warranty
period begins on the date the motorcy­cle is delivered to an ultimate purchas­es.

aprilia s.p.a.

Via G. Galilei, 1
30033 Noale (VE) Italy

aprilia USA, Inc.

109 Smoke Hill Lane, Suite 190
Woodstock, GA 30188

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated also on

the opposite side of the vehicle.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the

reassembly of the units repeat the disas­sembly operations in reverse order.

The terms ≈right∆ and ≈left∆ are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the nor­mal riding position.

NOTE Keep a stock of one bulb per type

with the vehicle, see p. 154 (TECHNICAL
DATA).

NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehi-

cle, write down the identification data pro­vided in the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICA­TION LABEL in the table below. This label
is positioned on the left part of rider saddle
support; to be able to read it, remove the
rider saddle, see p. 128 (REMOVING THE
RIDER SADDLE).

These data indicate:

√ YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, º);
√ I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, º);
√ COUNTRY CODE = country of homolo-

gation (I, UK, A, º).

and are to be supplied to the Local aprilia
Dealer as reference data for the purchase
of spare parts or specific accessories of
the model you have acquired.

In this manual the various versions are in­dicated by the following symbols:

catalytic version

L

optional

J

VERSION:

Italy

+

United Kingdom

4

Austria

>

Portugal

M

Finland

(

Belgium

$

Germany

A

France

C

Spain

'

Greece

)

Holland

/

Switzerland

6

Denmark

&

Japan

,

Singapore

2

Slovenia

P

Israel

F

South Korea

e

Malaysia

-

Chile

@

Croatia

*

Australia

#

United States

R

of America

Brazil

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South Africa

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ................................................................ 2

INTRODUCTION.......................................................... 2

STEERING LOCK................................................. 2

SAFETY WARNINGS.................................................. 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES ...................................... 3

CARBON MONOXIDE .......................................... 3

GASOLINE............................................................ 3

HOT COMPONENTS............................................ 3

USED ENGINE OIL .............................................. 3

BRAKE FLUID ...................................................... 4

CLUTCH FLUID .................................................... 4

COOLANT............................................................. 4

BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS

AND ELECTROLYTE ........................................... 4

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -

GENERAL ADVICE..................................................... 5

REPORTING OF DEFECTS

THAT AFFECT SAFETY....................................... 5

ROAD REGULATIONS

AND USE OF THE VEHICLE ............................... 5

NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY........................... 5

INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST

GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ................. 5

TAMPERING WARNING ...................................... 6

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (V.I.N.)

(FRAME NUMBER) .............................................. 6

INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THE VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................. 7

POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE

LABELS ................................................................ 8

WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART ............. 9

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM ................ 12

aprilia s.p.a. - EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM

WARRANTY STATEMENT................................. 14

aprilia s.p.a. - LIMITED
WARRANTY ON EMISSION

CONTROL SYSTEM........................................... 15

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS..................................... 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................... 18

BASIC SAFETY RULES ..................................... 22

CLOTHING ......................................................... 27

ACCESSORIES .................................................. 28

LOAD .................................................................. 28

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS....... 30

ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/

CONTROLS................................................................ 32

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ....................... 33

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ..... 34

SETTING PUSH BUTTONS .............................. 38

CONTROLS................................................................ 40

CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP........... 40

CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP ........ 40

IGNITION SWITCH ............................................ 42

STEERING LOCK .............................................. 43

PARKING LIGHTS ............................................. 44

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT......................................... 44

UNLOCKING/LOCKING

THE PASSENGER SADDLE ............................. 44

REMOVING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT

COMPARTMENT COVER ................................. 44

LARGER SURFACE FOR LUGGAGE ............... 45

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT

COMPARTMENT COVER ................................. 45

GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT ................ 46

SPECIAL TOOLS J ........................................ 46

ACCESSORIES ................................................. 47

OUTLET ............................................................. 47

MAIN COMPONENTS............................................... 48

FUEL.................................................................. 48

LUBRICANTS .................................................... 50

BRAKES............................................................. 51

DISC BRAKES ................................................... 52

FRONT BRAKE.................................................. 53

REAR BRAKE .................................................... 56

ABS.................................................................... 58

CLUTCH............................................................. 60

ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER .................. 64

ADJUSTING

THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER............................. 64

ADJUSTING THE SHIFT LEVER ...................... 64

ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE

OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ......................... 65

COOLANT.......................................................... 66

TIRES................................................................. 68

WHEEL SPOKES TENSION.............................. 69

EXHAUST SILENCER ....................................... 70

CATALYTIC CONVERTER L ......................... 70

SPARK ARRESTER .......................................... 70

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ...................................... 71

GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE ........... 71

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ...... 73

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS

CHART............................................................... 74

STARTING ......................................................... 75

RIDING............................................................... 78

RUNNING-IN...................................................... 81

STOPPING......................................................... 82

PARKING ........................................................... 83

PLACING THE VEHICLE

ON THE STAND................................................. 85

SUGGESTIONS

TO PREVENT THEFT........................................ 87

MAINTENANCE......................................................... 87

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART....... 89

MAINTENANCE RECORD................................. 91

IDENTIFICATION DATA .................................... 95

JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH

SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS.................................... 95

AIR CLEANER ................................................... 96

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND

TOPPING UP ..................................................... 99

CHECKING THE STAND ................................. 101

CHECKING THE AIR TEMPERATURE

SENSOR .......................................................... 102

CHECKING THE FUNCTIONING
OF THE SAFETY SWITCH

ON THE SIDE STAND ..................................... 103

CHECKING THE SWITCHES .......................... 105

INSPECTING THE FRONT

AND REAR SUSPENSIONS ............................ 106

FRONT SUSPENSION .................................... 107

REAR SUSPENSION....................................... 108

CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR ............. 111

CHECKING THE STEERING........................... 112

CHECKING THE SWINGING ARM PIVOT ...... 112

PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT

SUPPORT STAND J .................................... 113

FRONT WHEEL ............................................... 114

REAR WHEEL.................................................. 119

DRIVE CHAIN .................................................. 123

REMOVING THE FUEL TANK......................... 128

REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS .................. 130

REMOVING THE OIL PAN GUARD ................ 131

REMOVING

THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS..................... 132

REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE .................. 134

REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ................................... 135

ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL ...... 137

ADJUSTING THE COLD START (CHOKE)

CONTROL........................................................ 138

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IDLE ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 139

SPARK PLUGS................................................ 139

CHANGING FUSES......................................... 142

REMOVING THE FUSE BOX COVER ............ 145

BATTERY......................................................... 145

BATTERY STORAGE ...................................... 146

CHECKING AND CLEANING

THE TERMINALS ............................................ 147

REMOVING THE BATTERY ............................ 147

CHECKING

THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ........................... 147

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ....................... 148

INSTALLING THE BATTERY .......................... 148

HEADLIGHT BEAM ......................................... 150

BULBS ............................................................. 154

CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ......... 154

CHANGING

THE HEADLIGHT BULBS................................ 155

CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION

INDICATOR BULBS......................................... 158

CHANGING

THE REAR LIGHT BULBS............................... 165

CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION

INDICATOR BULBS......................................... 166

CHANGING

THE LICENSE PLATE BULB ........................... 166

TRANSPORT ........................................................... 166

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK........................... 166

CLEANING ............................................................... 166

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ................... 166

TECHNICAL DATA ................................................. 166

LUBRICANT CHART ....................................... 166

Official Dealers and Service Centers ............... 166

Importers .......................................................... 166

Importers .......................................................... 166

Importers .......................................................... 166

Importers .......................................................... 166

WIRING DIAGRAM ETV mille Caponord

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WIRING DIAGRAM KEY ETV mille Caponord

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NOTE

ASK FOR GENUINE SPARE PARTS ONLY

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safe drive

BASIC SAFETY RULES

The instructions given below cover normal
operation of your vehicle and must be
carefully observed. By following these
rules you will enhance your own safety and
the safety of those around you. You will
also maximize the life and utility of your ve­hicle.

Two wheeled vehicles obviously do not
provide some of the protection provided by
automobiles, therefore it is essential that
you wear appropriate protective clothing.
Especially, never operate your vehicle
without wearing your helmet, gloves, eye
protection, a heavy jacket, sturdy footwear,
and sturdy full length pants.

However, do not assume that even the
best clothing and helmet will protect you in
the event of an upset or a crash with anoth­er vehicle. At best, this gear provides some
protection from scrapes and scratches, but
very little, if any, impact protection.

Be sure that you meet all the requirements
prescribed by local law, including driver»s li­cense, minimum age, training, insurance,
taxes, vehicle registration, license plate,
etc.

When you first receive your vehicle, prac­tice by riding in areas where there is little
traffic. Do not attempt to ride in heavy traf­fic until you are thoroughly experienced
and riding your vehicle has become sec­ond nature to you.

Although this vehicle is legal for operation
on freeways and expressways, it is advis-

able to not ride on these high speed high­ways until you are thoroughly familiar with
your vehicle, and have attained a high de­gree of skill in its operation.

A new vehicle must be carefully broken in,
see p. 81 (RUNNING-IN).

Before starting the engine, make sure that
the brakes, clutch, transmission and throt­tle controls function properly and that the
fuel and oil supply is adequate.

The exhaust system, brakes, and some
other parts of the vehicle become very hot
during operation. Do not touch any of these
parts.

Some medicines or drugs, illegal or pre­scription, and alcohol significantly increase
the risk of accidents. Do not ride while you
are under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
be they illicit or prescription. Make sure you
are in good physical condition and not ill

before riding your vehicle. Do not ride your
vehicle when you are particularly tired or
fatigued. Alcohol, drugs and fatigue are
leading causes of vehicle accidents.

Many accidents are caused by the rider»s
inexperience and lack of training. Do not
ride your vehicle until you have received
training from a recognized training organi­zation such as the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation. Remember that riding a two
wheeled vehicle, though easy and fun, is
quite different from driving a car. Do not as­sume that you can operate your vehicle
safely just because you are a competent
automobile driver.

Never lend your vehicle to others unless
you are sure that they are competent and
properly licensed vehicle operators.

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Observe all rules of the road. Particularly
pay attention to all warning, regulatory and
informational signs.

Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies).
Especially observe speed limits, remember
that road conditions change with the
weather and wet and icy pavements are
particularly dangerous for vehicles, espe­cially if you are riding too fast. Remember
that automobile drivers have a hard time
seeing two wheeled vehicles, so always
give the automobile the right of way, even if
it is legally yours.

Before changing lanes, look over your
shoulder to make sure that the way is
clear. Do not rely exclusively on the rear­view mirror: you may miscalculate the dis­tance and speed of a vehicle, or you may
even not see it at all.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve­hicle or make you lose control.

Do not tailgate, do not attempt to increase
your gas mileage by following in the slip
stream of cars or trucks in front of you.

In case of accident motorcycles, scooters
and mopeds do not provide the same de­gree of protection ensured by automobiles.
The legs, in particular, are exposed the risk
of being injured. However, the additional
installation of leg guards may actually in­crease the risk of injuries and their serious­ness in case of accident.

Do not install leg guards available on the
market of spare parts and accessories.
Non-compliance with these instructions
may result in serious injuries or even
death.

Always ride with both hands on the han­dlebars and feet on the footrests.

Never shift gear without using the clutch, if
the vehicle is so equipped. Do not operate
the shift lever or the other controls sudden­ly or abruptly. Such misuse can damage
the internal components of the vehicle and
consequently cause seizure, loss of con­trol, accidents and serious injuries or even
death.

Remain in the seat when you are riding.
Do not stand up or attempt to stretch while
you are riding your vehicle. If you need to
rest, pull over to the side of the road when
it can be safely done.

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COOLER

It is very important to your safety that you
give full attention to the riding task. Watch
what you are doing, do not allow yourself to
be distracted by other cars, people or
things on the roadside, etc. Never smoke,
eat, drink, read, etc. while riding your vehi­cle. If you must consult a map, pull over
when it can be done safely.

Use only the vehicle»s specific fuels and lu­bricants indicated in the ≈LUBRICANT
CHART∆; check the oil, fuel and coolant
levels regularly.

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a
collision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the
engine stop switch located on the right
handlebar.

Do not attempt to restart the engine until
the throttle has been repaired and works
perfectly. Failure to obey this warning can

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lead to a runaway with seriously injuries or
even death.
Your vehicle is equipped with a double ca­ble throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip toward
you; the other closes the throttle when you
rotate the grip away from you. It is essen­tial, when you release the throttle grip, that
it automatically return to the idle position.

This double cable arrangement enhances
safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.

WARNING

In the event of a throttle sticking emer­gency, always kill the engine using the
engine stop switch located near the
throttle grip on the right handlebar. Nev­er use your vehicle if the throttle does
not automatically fully return to the idle
position when the throttle grip is re-

leased. Contact your Local aprilia Deal­er for repairs. Failure to heed this warn­ing can lead to a serious accident and
subsequent injury or even death.

If you and your vehicle are involved in an
accident, insure that there has been no
damage to the control levers, tubes, wires,
braking system and other vital parts. If your
vehicle is involved in an accident, take it
immediately to your Local aprilia Dealer
who has the equipment and knowledge to
check for accidental damage which may
compromise your safety.

Your aprilia dealer is ready and able to
help you with any safety problems that you
might have, but of course it is necessary
for you to report any malfunctions to your
mechanic in order for him to help you.

Do not use your vehicle if it is damaged. A
damaged vehicle may become unstable or

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present other problems which can increase
the risk of accident, and therefore of seri­ous injury or even death.

Do not attempt to modify the position, an­gle or color of your license plate. Do not
cover it with even a clear plastic covering.
Do not modify any of the safety equipment
of your vehicle, especially such safety re­lated items as directional indicators, rear
view mirrors, lights or horns.

Any modification to your vehicle will invali­date the warranty.

Do not modify your engine in an attempt to
increase the horsepower. This can result in
irreparable damage to the engine, as well
as degradation of the performance and
handling of the vehicle which could lead to
an upset, and serious injury or even death.

Have your vehicle repaired only with origi­nal parts, and use only original aprilia or
aprilia approved accessories. The use of
aftermarket accessories and parts can se­riously compromise the safety of your ve­hicle as well as its performance and ser­viceability. Any modification which affects
performance or safety voids your warranty
completely.

Tampering with the emissions or noise
control systems on your vehicle is against
the law, and can be punished by large
fines.

In some jurisdictions, it can even lead to
the confiscation of your vehicle.

This vehicle was not designed to be
equipped with a sidecar or to be used to
tow trailers or other vehicles.

aprilia does not manufacture sidecars or
trailers and therefore cannot predict the ef­fects of such accessories on the manoeu­vrability or stability of the vehicle: it can
only warn that such effects may be nega­tive and that any damage to the vehicle
components caused by the use of such ac­cessories will not be covered by the war­ranty.

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Never race other vehicles with your vehi­cle.

Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
The use of one brake only for sudden brak­ing may cause the vehicle to skid or make
the rider lose control of the vehicle itself.

When riding down a steep hill, use the en­gine as a brake by selecting the same
gear, or a lower gear, than you would use
to climb the hill. Use front and rear brakes
sparingly.

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Always ride at the appropriate speed and
avoid unnecessary hard acceleration. This
not only is safer, but also reduces fuel
consumption and increases the life of the
vehicle.

If you must ride your vehicle in rainy
weather, or on loose surfaces, remember
that traction is greatly reduced. Under
these conditions, all handling of the vehi­cle must be done gradually and smoothly.
Sudden acceleration, braking or turning
may make you lose control of your vehicle.
When traction is reduced, accelerate and
slow using your vehicle»s engine braking
insofar as possible. Avoid rapid, harsh ap­plication of the brakes.

Gradually open and close the throttle, to
avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.

On rough road surfaces, slow down and
ride with particular care.

Try to avoid wide open throttle accelera­tions, unless they are necessary for such
things as passing.

Don»t allow your engine to ≈lug,∆ that is,
run at too low an rpm. Shift down to a low­er gear. Also, don»t over-rev the engine.
Observe the redline on the tachometer.

Remember that excessively aggressive
cornering can cause your vehicle»s tires to
lose sideways traction, which can result in
an upset and serious injury or even death.

Always observe posted and statutory
speed limits, but do not assume that you
can ride as fast as the speed limit under
all road conditions. Slowing down a little
can greatly increase your safety under all
road conditions.

Do not ride your vehicle off road.
Do not tamper with the muffler system or

the emissions control system of your vehi­cle. This is not only bad for the environ­ment, it can subject you to serious penal­ties.

CLOTHING

Before riding your vehicle, ensure that
your riding gear is in good condition. To be
effective, your helmet must fit properly,
and the visor or other eye protection must
be clean.

Both research and experience have
shown that drivers of other vehicles often
do not see vehicles or riders. In order to
make yourself more conspicuous to these
drivers, wear bright reflective clothing,
such as a reflective vest, or clothing with
reflective sections sewn into the jacket,
pants and gloves. Be particular aware of
approaching automobiles and trucks that
might be trying to turn left in front of you.
Many vehicle accidents are caused by an
opposing automobile driver making a left
turn without warning in front of the vehicle.

Inevitably, the driver will look right at you,
and yet swear that they did not see you
before they turned directly into your path.
Ride alert!

Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
will make yourself more visible to the other
drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
being knocked down, and you will be more
protected in case of fall.

Always wear your crash helmet. Many ac­cidents are fatal because of injuries to the
head.

This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles.
Strings, belts and ties should not be hang­ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en­tangled with moving parts or driving mech­anisms.

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Do not carry sharp objects in your pockets
that could be dangerous in case of an up­set, for example, pens or mechanical pen­cils, etc. Also, make sure that your pas­sengers follow this recommendation.

ACCESSORIES

The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any ac­cessory.

The installation of inappropriate accessories
or the overloading of the vehicle may result
in the instability of the vehicle itself and
cause accidents with consequent risk of se­rious injuries or even death. Windshields
could be particularly dangerous, as they can
break and injure or cut the rider in case of
accident. In case of doubts with regard to
any accessory you would like to install or

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any load you would like to carry, previously
consult your Local aprilia Dealer.

Avoid installing accessories that cover
horns or lights or that could impair their
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
the ground and the angle of inclination in
turns.
Avoid using accessories that hamper ac­cess to the controls, since this can prolong
reaction times during an emergency.
Fairings and windshields installed on the
vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces
that will affect the stability of the vehicle
during use, especially at high speeds.

Make sure that anything you carry on your
vehicle is securely attached, and cannot
come lose and jam the wheels, forks, etc.
Do not install any electrical accessories,
and do not modify the electrical system of
your vehicle. Anything that could cause an
electrical overload or other fault could cause
the vehicle to suddenly stop, the lights to
dim or quit, or the horn and other safety ac­cessories not to work. Use only aprilia gen­uine accessories.

LOAD

Do not overload your vehicle. Attach lug­gage or packages as close as possible to
the center of your vehicle and distribute the
load from side to side as evenly as possi­ble, to keep imbalance to a minimum. Re­member that loads tend to loosen with
riding, so frequently check the security of
your load.

KG!

Do not hang anything from your vehicle
handlebars, fenders, or forks, because this
will upset the handling of your vehicle, and
could prevent you from avoiding an acci­dent. Failure to heed this warning can lead
to an upset with subsequent serious injury
or even death.

Do not ride with your crash helmet hung
from the strap because it could easily foul
the wheels, fenders, or forks, causing an
upset and subsequent serious injury or
even death.

Carry a passenger only if your vehicle is
equipped with passenger footrests, hand­grips for the passenger to hold on to, and a
passenger saddle.

When carrying a passenger, remember
that your vehicle»s handling is degraded,
that the brakes are less efficient, and the
center of gravity is higher and further to the
rear.

This makes it more likely that the front
wheel will come up off the ground, espe­cially on acceleration. Therefore, you
should avoid hard acceleration and hard
braking. Many accidents are caused by in­experienced riders carrying passengers.
Remember that allowance must be made
for the extra weight of the passenger for all
driving maneuvers.

Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration.
Always slow down in time and calculate
longer stopping and manoeuvring distanc­es. Non-compliance with these instructions
may lead to the overturning of the vehicle
or to other accidents with consequent seri­ous injuries or even death.

Never carry loosely packaged items,
make sure that everything that you carry
on your vehicle is carefully secured.

Do not carry packages which protrude
from the luggage rack or which cover any
of the signal lights, the headlight, or the
horn.

Never carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggage
rack.

Never exceed the labeled maximum load
for each saddlebag.

Overloading your vehicle seriously reduc­es its stability and maneuverability and
can lead to an upset with subsequent seri­ous injury or death.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS

KEY

1) Headlight.

2) Left rear-view mirror.

3) Clutch fluid reservoir.

4) Ignition switch/steering
lock/parking lights ( -  -
 - ).

5) Engine oil tank cap.

6) Passenger saddle lock.

7) Rider left footrest (spring
equipped,always extend­ed).

8) Rider saddle.

9) Battery.

10) Passenger saddle.

11) Electronic Control Unit
(ECU).

12) Rear fork.

13) Drive chain.

14) Passenger left footrest (re­tractable).

15) Center stand J.

16) Side stand.

17) Shift lever.

18) Engine oil filter.

19) Engine oil tank.

20) Engine oil level.

21) Horn.

22) Left fairing.

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1) Rear light.

2) Glove/tool kit compartment.

3) Main fuse carrier (30A).

4) Rear shock absorber.

5) Fuel tank.

6) Air cleaner.

7) Fuel filler cap.

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9) Right rear-view mirror.

10) Secondary fuse carrier
(15A).

11) Air temperature sensor.

12) Front phonic wheel.

13) Coolant filler cap.

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15) Rear brake pedal.

16) Rider right footrest (spring
equipped,always extend­ed).

17) Rear brake master cylinder.

18) Rear brake fluid reservoir.

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(retractable).

20) Carbon canister.

21) Rear phonic wheel.

22) ABS control unit.

23) ABS fuses.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS

KEY

1) Electrical controls on the left
side of the handlebar, see
p. 40 (CONTROLS AT THE
LEFT HAND GRIP).

2) Clutch lever.

3) Instruments and indicators.

4) Front brake lever.

5) Throttle grip.

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6) Electrical controls on the
right side of the handlebar,
see p. 40 (CONTROLS AT
THE RIGHT HAND GRIP).

7) Ignition switch/steering
lock/parking lights (

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8) ABS ( ) switch.

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

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1) Speedometer.

2) Green direction indicator
warning light LED ().

3) Yellow LED ABS ( ) warn-

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4) Red engine oil pressure
warning light LED ().

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5) Amber ≈ side stand down∆
warning light LED (h).

6) Red diagnostic warning light
LED (EFI).

7) Blue high beam warning light
LED ().

8) Amber low fuel warning light
LED ().

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9) Right multifunction digital dis­play:

√ fuel level (8A);
√ air temperature (8B);
√ coolant temperature (8C);
√ clock/injection system er-

ror codes (8D).

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10) SET and MODE programing
push buttons.

11) Green neutral indicator
warning light LED ().

12) Tachometer.

13) Left digital display (odome­ter).

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE

CAUTION

The switching:
– km/mi;
–°C/°F;
is set and fixed by aprilia in the vehicle production phase,
according to the country of destination.

Description Function

Directional indicator
LED

High beam indicator
LED

Tachometer rpm

Low fuel
warning light LED

Side stand down
warning light LED

Engine oil pressure
warning light LED

Flashes when the right (or the left) direction indicator is on.

(

Comes on when the headlight is in ≈high beam∆ position or when the high beam signalling is operated.

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It indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute.

WARNING

It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 1.32 Ø 0.26 US gal (5 Ø 1 l ). In this case,



top up as soon as possible, see p. 48 (FUEL).

Comes on when the side stand is extended.



It comes on whenever the ignition switch is turned to position ≈∆ (ON) and the engine is not running,
thus testing the correct operation of the light LED. If during this phase the light LED does not turn on,
contact your Local aprilia
engine is running.



WARNING

means that the oil system is not developing sufficient pressure. In this case, immediately stop
the engine and contact your Local aprilia Dealer. Failure to heed this warning can lead to engine
seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death.

Never exceed the maximum engine speed, see p. 81 (RUNNING-IN).

Dealer. The engine oil pressure warning light LED ≈∆must go off when the

If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “
gine has started, or if it comes on while you are riding your vehicle, this

This setting cannot be modified successively.

NOTE Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position

≈∆ (ON), all the LED warning lights, including the dashboard light­ing LEDs, come on on the dashboard for approximately three sec­onds, thus testing the correct operation of the LEDs.

” remains on after the en-

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Description Function

Neutral indicator
warning light LED

Diagnostic warning
light LED

ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System) warning light

Speedometer (MPH) Indicates the instantaneous, average or maximum road speed (in miles).

Digital
display
(left side)

Multifunc­tion digital
display
(right side)

Odometer (mi) Indicates the partial or total number of miles that the vehicle has traveled since new.

Fuel
level in­dicator

It comes on when the transmission is in neutral.



Comes on for approximately three seconds whenever the ignition switch is turned to position ≈∆, thus
testing the correct operation of the LED.

EFI

CAUTION

gine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly. In many cases, the engine
keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

This light is used to check the anti-lock braking system. The light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to on, remains on for 3 seconds, then goes out. The light comes on in the event of a malfunction.

ABS

When an ABS defect or malfunction is detected during running, the light comes on and the ABS
is automatically switched off. Contact an aprilia Official Dealer as soon as possible.

Indicates the fuel level in the tank. The fuel quantity is shown only by the indicator range
(analog display). If not provided for the fuel quantity numerical value expressed in US gal.

When the fuel tank is full the indicator range is completely on and the numerical display indicates
≈F∆. As the fuel level decreases, the marked area of the indicator range and the value in US gal
decrease accordingly. When no segment of the indicator range is on, the numerical display
flashes indicating ≈



fuel left in the tank amounts to less than 1.32 Ø 0.26 US gal (5 Ø 1

In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 48 (FUEL).

CAUTION

LED flashes, contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

If the diagnostic warning light LED “EFI” comes on and flashes when the
engine is started or starts flashing during the normal operation of the en-

--∆ and the low fuel warning light LED flashes, this means that the quantity of

l ).

When no segment of the indicator range is on, the numerical
display flashes indicating “8.8” and the low fuel warning light

NOTE The digital sector indicates only the air temperature (T °AIR).

To alternate
the data dis­played, see
p. 38 (SET­TING PUSH
BUTTONS).

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Description Function

The digital sector indicates only the air temperature in ° C (°F).
With temperatures under -20 °C (-4 °F) the writing ≈--∆ is displayed; between -20 °C (-

68 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F) the exact temperature value is displayed; over 50 °C (122 °F)
the writing ≈50∆ (≈122∆) is displayed.

WARNING

Multifunc­tion digital
display
(right side)

Air tem­perature
indicator

there may be ice formation, and avoid abrupt brakings or manoeuvres that may
cause loss of grip.

When the air temperature is equal to or lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F) the display flashes indi-

T°AIR

cating the temperature for ten seconds (even if in the meantime the temperature increas­es and exceeds 3 °C (37.4 °F).

If the temperature remains under 3 °C (37.4 °F), the procedure is repeated every five min­utes for three times.

NOTE After the ten seconds have elapsed, the display always returns to the function

displayed before (fuel level or air temperature).

CAUTION

When the digital display flashes indicating a temperature equal
to or lower than 3°C (37.4 °F), ride at moderate speed, since

To alternate
the data dis­played, see
p. 38 (SET­TING PUSH
BUTTONS).

When the digital display flashes showing the writing “_ _” or the
writing “--”, contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

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Description Function

Indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine, in °C (Celsius degree)
or in °F (Fahrenheit degree) according to the presetting, see p. 38 (SETTING PUSH BUT­TONS).

The temperature is indicated by the indicator range (analog display) and by the value ex­pressed in °C (°F) (digital display).

Up to 35 °C (97 °F) the writing ≈---∆ is displayed.

CAUTION

Coolant
tempera­ture indi­cator
(°C/°F)

Multifunc­tion digital
display
(right side)

Service opera­tion indicator
“SERVICE”

perature the cooling fan operate even when the engine is not running and is
switched off automatically.



WARNING

may result which can cause an upset and serious injury or even death.

If a temperature of 116 √ 125 °C (241 √ 257 °F) is displayed and the second-last segment
of the indicator range flashes, stop the engine, wait for the cooling fan to be switched off
and check the coolant level, see p. 66 (COOLANT).

If a temperature of 126 √ 135 °C (259 √ 275 °F) is displayed and the last two segments of
the indicator range flash, stop the vehicle and let the engine idle for approximately two
minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate regularly in the system; then, place the ig­nition switch in the ≈∆ (OFF) position and check the coolant level, see p. 66 (COOLANT).
If the situation on the dashboard remains the same after the coolant level has been
checked, do not start the vehicle and contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

After the first 625 mi (1000 km) and successively every 4600 mi (7500 km), the word
“SERVICE” appears.

CAUTION

chart, see p. 89 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART).

The switching on and off of the cooling fan do not depend on
the position of the ignition switch. To lower the coolant tem-

Do not operate the vehicle if the maximum temperature [120 °C
(248 °F)] is exceeded. Serious engine damage or even seizure

To alternate
the data dis­played, see
p. 38 (SET­TING PUSH
BUTTONS).

In this case contact your Local aprilia Dealer, who will carry
out the operations indicated in the regular service intervals

Clock

Indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 38 (SETTING PUSH

TIME

BUTTONS).

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SETTING PUSH BUTTONS

WARNING

The operations described below must
be carried out with the vehicle at rest.
Performing these operations while the
vehicle is running may be cause of acci­dents.

NOTE The following information is to be

considered as referred to the vehicle at rest.
When the ignition key (1) is turned to the

≈∆ (ON) position, on the dashboard within
three seconds:

√ all the warning lights LED come on;
√ all the dashboard lighting LEDs come

on;

√ all the segments appear on the left dis-

play;

√ all the segments and writings appear on

the right multifunction display;

√ the pointers of the indicators move to the

bottom of the indicator range;

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thus testing the operation of LEDs, writ­ings, segments and instruments.

After three seconds, the red engine oil
pressure warning light LED ≈∆ (2) re­mains on on the dashboard (and will re­main on until the engine is starts) and the
following will appear on the displays:

√ total number of miles (3) that the vehicle

has traveled since new;

√ fuel quantity (4);
√ air temperature (5);
√ coolant temperature (6) [up to 35 °C

(95°F) the writing ≈---∆ is displayed];

√ hour and minutes (7).

ADJUSTING THE DASHBOARD
LIGHTING

It is possible to select three different levels
for the dashboard lighting: 100%; 60%;
25%.

For the adjustment, proceed as follows:

◆ Move the dimmer switch ≈ - ∆ (8) to

the low beam ≈∆ position.

NOTE Three seconds after the last se-

lection, the push button SET returns to the
switching mode total/partial miles odometer.

◆ Turn the ignition key (1) to the ≈∆ (ON)

position and, within three seconds, press
the push button SET (9) in sequence,
thus obtaining the three lighting levels.

◆ Select the desired lighting level.

SWITCHING FROM km/mi, °C/°F

CAUTION

The switching:
– km/mi;
–°C/°F;
is set and fixed by aprilia in the vehicle
production phase, according to the
country of destination.
This setting cannot be modified succes­sively.

SWITCHING FROM TOTAL TO PARTIAL
MILE ODOMETER

Left display

◆ Press and release the push button SET

(9); the relevant total partial or total miles
traveled will appear on the display.

NOTE Whenever the ignition key (1) is

turned to the ≈∆ (ON) position, the display
always indicates the total number of miles
that the vehicle has traveled since new.

To set the partial miles odometer to ze­ro, proceed as follows:

◆ Display the partial number of miles cov-

ered, see above.

◆ Press the push button SET (9) for more

than three seconds; the segments (3)
are set to zero.

NOTE The removal of the battery, or the

removal of the 30A fuses, cause the digital
clock and partial miles odometer to go to
zero.

SETTING THE CLOCK (HOURS AND
MINUTES)

NOTE The setting of the clock can be

carried out only with the vehicle at rest.

◆ Press the push button MODE (10) for

more than three seconds, the segments
corresponding to the hours (11) will
flash.

NOTE If the push button SET (9) is

pressed and released, the data are
changed one by one; if the push button
SET (9) is kept pressed, the data change
scrolling quickly and cyclically.

◆ Press the push button SET (9) and se-

lect the desired hour (11).

◆ To confirm the time setting, press and re-

lease the button MODE (10), and the
minute segments (12) will flash.

◆ Press the push button SET (9) and se-

lect the desired minutes (12).

◆ To confirm the minute setting, press and

release the push button MODE (10).

NOTE The removal of the battery, or the

removal of the 30A fuses, cause the digital
clock and partial miles odometer to go to
zero.

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CONTROLS

3) DIMMER SWITCH (  √ )
The dimmer switch has two positions:

√ low beam ≈∆ position;
√ high beam ≈∆ position.

When the button is in the position indicated by the ≈∆, the park­ing lights, dashboard light and low beam are illuminated.

When the button is in the position indicated by the ≈∆, the
high beam is illuminated, the dashboard and parking lights re­main on.

Push the button in the ≈∆ position to return to the low beam
≈∆.

NOTE The electrical components function only when the igni-

tion switch (A) is in the ≈
The parking lights are illuminated as well when the ignition
switch (A) is in the ≈k∆ (PARKING) position.

CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP

1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (

The horn sounds when the button is pressed.

2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH ( ( )

To activate the left turn indicator, move the switch to the left.
To activate the right turn indicator, move the switch to the
right. To cancel the turn indicator flashing, press the switch.

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∆ (ON) position.

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4) HIGH BEAM SIGNALING PUSH BUTTON (

Press the button momentarily to flash the high beam for sig­naling when passing, etc. or in the event you need someone»s
attention in an emergency.

CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP

5) ENGINE STOP SWITCH [ (ON) –  (OFF)]

Use the engine stop switch to stop the engine only in case of
emergency. It is essential that you be very familiar with this
control so that you will automatically stop the engine in the
event of a stuck throttle or other engine runaway.

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WARNING

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with an­other vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the engine stop
switch located on the right handlebar.
Do not attempt to restart the engine until the throttle has
been repaired and works perfectly. Failure to obey this

warning can lead to a runaway with seriously injuries or
even death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a double cable throttle. One ca­ble opens the throttle when you rotate the throttle grip toward
you; the other closes the throttle when you rotate the grip
away from you. It is essential, when you release the throttle
grip, that it automatically return to the idle position.

This double cable arrangement enhances safety by providing
for positive closing of the throttle.

WARNING

In the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill the
engine using the engine stop switch located near the throt­tle grip on the right handlebar. Never use your vehicle if the
throttle does not automatically fully return to the idle posi­tion when the throttle grip is released. Contact your Local
aprilia Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed this warning can
lead to a serious accident and subsequent injury or even
death.

WARNING

Do not use the engine stop switch to stop the engine while
the vehicle is moving.

With the engine stop switch (5) in the ≈∆ (ON) position it is
possible to start the engine. The engine can be stopped by
moving the engine stop switch (5) to the ≈∆ (OFF) position.

NOTE To stop the engine, exclusively use the ignition switch

(A). Leave the engine stop switch (5) in position ≈∆ (ON); use it
only in case of emergency.

CAUTION

Do not leave the ignition on if you have stopped (for emer­gency) the engine by moving the engine stop switch (5) to
the “” (OFF) position as this will discharge the battery.
When, for emergency, the vehicle has come to rest after
stopping the engine with the engine stop switch, turn the ig­nition switch (A) to the “” (OFF) position.

6) STARTER SWITCH ()

When the starter switch is pressed, the starter engages and
the engine will start. For starting, see p. 75 (STARTING).

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IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch/steering lock (--­) (1) is located on the upper plate of the

steering head.

NOTE The key (2) operates:

√ the ignition switch/steering lock (--

-) (1);

√ the fuel tank lock (3);
√ the passenger saddle lock (4).

Two keys are supplied with the vehicle
(one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the

vehicle.

Position Function

The steering is
locked.

+

(LOCK)

Steering

lock



(OFF)



(ON)

k

(PARKING)

It is neither
possible to
start the
engine, nor to
switch on the
lights.

Neither the
engine, nor the
lights can be
switched on.

The engine
and the lights
can be
switched on.

The parking
lights are
illuminated.

Key

removal

It is
possible to
remove the
key.

It is
possible to
remove the
key.

It is not
possible to
remove the
key.

It is
possible to
remove the
key.

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STEERING LOCK

WARNING

Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “
tion while the vehicle is moving. This
will cause loss of control of the vehicle
with possible subsequent accident, se­rious injury or even death.

+” (LOCK) posi-

OPERATION
To lock the steering:

◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

◆ Turn the handlebar completely counter-

clockwise (leftwards).

◆ Turn the key (2) to position ≈∆ (OFF).

◆ Release the key (2).

NOTE Turn the key (2) and steer the

handlebar at the same time.

◆ Press the key (2) and turn it counter-

clockwise (leftwards), steer the handle­bar slowly until the key (2) reaches posi­tion ≈

+∆ (LOCK).

◆ Remove the key (2).

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PARKING LIGHTS

When you have to park your vehicle in a
dark or badly lighted area (parking lot or
street), it is sometimes useful to leave the
parking lights on so that your vehicle will be
easily visible.

OPERATION
To leave the parking lights on:

◆ Lock the steering, see beside (STEER-

ING LOCK) without extracting the key (1).

◆ Turn the key (1) to position ≈k∆ (PARK-

ING); the parking lights automatically illu­minate.

◆ Remove the key (1).

CAUTION

Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“

k” (PARKING) position for extended

periods of time, as this will cause the
battery to become completely run down.

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SADDLE

◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

◆ Place the ignition key (1) into the pas-

senger saddle lock (2).

◆ Turn the ignition key (1) clockwise, lift

and withdraw the passenger saddle (3)
from behind.

To lock the passenger saddle:

NOTE Before lowering and locking the

passenger saddle, ensure that you have
not left the ignition key in the glove/tool kit
compartment.

◆ Insert the two lower front tabs (4) in the

appropriate recesses (5).

◆ Fit the passenger saddle into its seat,

and press it, without exerting too much
pressure. It will snap into place.

WARNING

Do not leave your vehicle unattended
without ensuring that the passenger
saddle is properly positioned and
locked. Should you forget and ride away
with the passenger saddle loose, you
could be injured.

REMOVING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER

◆ Remove the passenger saddle, see

p. 44 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
PASSENGER SADDLE).

◆ Inserting a finger in the recess (6) lift

and, withdraw the glove/tool kit compart­ment cover (7) from behinds.

To replace the cover (7):

NOTE Before replace the glove/tool kit

compartment cover, ensure that you have
not left the ignition key in the glove/tool kit
compartment.

◆ Insert the two lower front tabs (8) in its

appropriate recess (9).

◆ Fit the glove/tool kit compartment cover

(7) into its seat.

◆ Replace the passenger saddle, see p. 44

(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSEN­GER SADDLE).

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LARGER SURFACE FOR LUGGAGE

WARNING

It is strictly forbidden to carry the pas­senger without the passenger saddle
properly installed.
Failure to heed this warning may lead to
a serious accident with consequent risk
of serious injury or even death.

If a larger surface for the luggage is need­ed, when the rider travels alone the pas­senger saddle can be removed.

To carry out this operation, it is necessary
to lock the glove/tool kit compartment cov­er (7), see p. 45 (LOCKING/UNLOCKING
THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT
COVER).

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER

◆ Remove the lock the glove/tool kit com-

partment cover, see p. 44 (REMOVING
THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPART­MENT COVER).

◆ Withdraw and remove (A) the lock cou-

pling (10) from its recess (11) in the
glove/tool kit compartment.

◆ Correctly insert (B) in the appropriate re-

cess (6), on the glove/tool kit compart­ment cover (7), the lock coupling (10)
and fit it correctly.

◆ Fit the glove/tool kit compartment cover

(7) into its seat, and press it, without ex­erting to much pressure. It will snap into
place.

To unlock the glove/tool kit compart­ment cover (7):

◆ Place the ignition key (1) into the pas-

senger saddle lock (2).

◆ Turn the ignition key (1) clockwise, lift

and withdraw the glove/tool kit compart­ment cover (7) from behind.

NOTE The maximum allowable weight,

for this area is: 20 lb (9 kg).

WARNING

The luggage must not be excessively
bulk and it must be firmly anchored to
the passenger grab rails.

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GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT

The glove/tool kit compartment is located:
√ under the saddle.

To reach it:

◆ Remove the glove/tool kit compartment

cover, see p. 44 (REMOVING THE
GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT
COVER).

The tool kit (1) includes:

√ 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, and 6 mm

Allen wrenches (2);

√ an 8 and 10 mm open end wrench (3);
√ a 13 mm open end and 13 mm box

wrench (4);

√ a 26 mm box wrench (5);
√ extension for box wrench (6);
√ a 6 mm and 7 mm double socket wrench

(7);

√ an 8 and 10 mm double socket wrench (8);
√ a 16 mm spark plug socket wrench (9);
√ a double ended slot/Phillips screwdriver

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(10);

√ tool pouch (11).

NOTE The maximum allowable weight

for the glove/tool kit compartment is: 3.31
lb (1.5 kg).

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Special tools are needed to perform some
specific operations on your vehicle. These
tools are available from your Local aprilia
Dealer.

Tool Operations

Front support stand
(12), see p. 111 (PLAC­ING THE VEHICLE ON
THE FRONT SUP­PORT STAND J).

Click clamp installation
pliers (13), see p. 95

Front wheel disas­sembly/reassem­bly.

Long periods of in­activity.

Click clamp instal­lation.

(CLICK CLAMPS).

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ACCESSORIES

The following accessories:

√ center stand J;
√ side bags J;
√ bag on the fuel tank J;
√ rear central bag J.

can be installed, optional J, (ask your Lo­cal aprilia Dealer).

WARNING

The bags for the transport of luggage
have been designed in such a way as
not to compromise the stability of the
vehicle.
It is forbidden to anchor luggage or ob­jects to the accessories mentioned
above.
It is compulsory to install both side
bags taking care to distribute the weight
of the luggage uniformly.

WARNING

Excluding the original aprilia transport
bags J, do not install any other kind of
bag or case on the rear part of the vehi­cle.

WARNING

Failure to comply with the instructions
given above will cause:

– the unbalance of the vehicle with con-

sequent risk of fall while the vehicle is
running, is being parked or is at rest;

– an overload on the bearing structure

of the vehicle, with risk of deforma­tion or breakage;

– the invalidity of the guarantee.

OUTLET

This vehicle is equipped with an outlet (1)
for plugs with 0.7874 in (20 mm) diameter.

Do not connect any electrical equipment
with electrical input over 180 W or voltage
different from 12 V to the outlet.

WARNING

Do not use the outlet while the vehicle is
running, since the plug may come off
and fall on the moving parts of the vehi­cle.

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MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and in
some conditions can become explo­sive.
Therefore, it is necessary to refuel and
carry out maintenance operations in­volving the fuel system in a well-venti­lated area with the engine off.
Do not refuel or do any maintenance on
the fuel system with the engine running.
Do not smoke while refueling or near
fuel vapors.
Never allow any portion of the fuel sys­tem to come in contact with open
flames, sparks or other heat sources.
Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when
you are refueling. Spilled fuel could ig­nite when it contacts hot engine or ex­haust system surfaces. If you acciden­tally spill some fuel, make sure that it is
wiped up or completely evaporated be­fore starting the vehicle.
Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank
when the vehicle is sitting in the open
sun, never fill the tank completely to the
brim. Leave at least one inch of expan­sion space.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with your
skin, and avoid inhalation of fuel va­pors. Do not ever attempt to siphon fuel
from one container to another using
your mouth as suction for a siphon
hose.

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WARNING

Gasoline is poisonous and carcinogen­ic and contains chemical substances
that cause birth defects and other re­productive problems. If gasoline should
be accidentally spilled on the skin or
clothes, immediately wash it off with
soap and water and change clothes.

Should you accidentally spill gasoline
in your eyes, flush with a large quantity
of water and immediately contact a
health professional. Should you acci­dentally get gasoline into your mouth,
do not induce vomiting. Drink a large
quantity of milk or clear water and im­mediately contact a health professional.

Never try to siphon gasoline by sucking
it with your mouth. Use a manual pump
or a similar system.

If your vehicle overturns, it will leak
gasoline which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may ignite this which
will not only destroy the vehicle but
also could do serious property damage
to surrounding property and cause seri­ous injuries or even death.

ALWAYS KEEP GASOLINE AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE
PROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTO
STORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK OR
TOILET.

Use only unleaded petrol minimum octane
rating (M+R)/2 method 90.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 6.60 US gal (25

TANK RESERVE: 1.32 Ø 0.26 US gal (5 Ø
1

l ).

REFUEL

To refuel, proceed as follows:

◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

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CAUTION

If dirt has accumulated on or around the
fuel filler cap, wipe the cap and the area
around the cap with a clean cloth. Pre­vent any foreign material from getting
into the fuel tank, this could lead to seri­ous engine damage.

◆ Lift the little cover (1).

◆ Insert the key (2) in the cap lock (3).

◆ Turn the key (2) clockwise, pull it and

open the fuel filler cap (4).

CAUTION

If you use any container or funnel for re­fueling, make sure that it is perfectly
clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the fuel
tank may lead to severe damage.

WARNING

Do not add any additives or other sub­stances to the gasoline.

WARNING

Do not fill the tank completely. The fuel
should never be higher than the bottom
of the rim of the filler neck.

CAUTION

During the refueling operations, be
careful to avoid damaging the inner
parts of the tank with the fuel pump.

◆ Refuel.

When you finish the refueling operation:

WARNING

After refueling, replace the fuel filler cap
(4) in the correct position.

NOTE It is impossible closed the fuel fill-

er cap without the key.

◆ With the key (2) inserted in the lock (3)

close the fuel filler cap (4) rotate counter­clockwise the key and push it.

◆ Release the key (2), at this point the fuel

filler cap (4) is closed.

WARNING

Make sure that the fuel filler cap (4) is
properly closed.

◆ Extract the key (2).

◆ Close the little cover (1).

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WARNING

Proper vehicle lubrication is critical to
safe operation.
Failure to maintain proper lubricant lev­els or to use the proper type of clean,
new lubricant, can lead to an engine or
transmission seizure with subsequent
accident, serious injury or death.

WARNING

Use latex gloves for the maintenance op­erations that require contact with used
oil. Used engine oil may cause skin can­cer if repeatedly left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods. Although
this is unlikely unless you handle used
oil on a daily basis, it is advisable to
thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water after handling used oil.

KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF OIL PROPERLY.

CAUTION

Be very careful when putting oil in your
vehicle not to spill oil.
Clean up any oil spilled immediately be­cause oil can damage the finish of your
vehicle. Also, oil on the tires creates an
extremely slippery and therefore dan­gerous situation.

ENGINE OIL

WARNING

If the engine oil pressure warning light
LED “

” (1) remains on after the engine

has started, or if it comes on while you
are riding your vehicle, this means that
the oil system is not developing suffi­cient pressure. In this case, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Local
aprilia Dealer. Failure to heed this warn­ing can lead to engine seizure, upset,
and serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

Check the engine oil level every 300 mi
(500 km), see p. 99 (CHECKING THE EN­GINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).

CAUTION

Have your Local aprilia Dealer change
the engine oil after the first 600 mi
(1,000 km), and thereafter every 4,650
mi (7,500 km) or every 2,300 mi (3,750
km) if you use your vehicle for competi­tion.

CAUTION

In case of oil leakage do not ride your
vehicle. Before using the vehicle, have
it repaired by your Local aprilia Dealer.

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NOTE Use high-quality 15W √ 50 oil,

see p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART).

BRAKES

WARNING

Do not ride your vehicle with worn or
malfunctioning brakes! The brakes are
the most important safety system of
your vehicle, and using the bike with
brakes that are anything less than per­fect is very likely to lead to a collision or
upset, with consequent risk of serious
injury or death.

Check the brake pad wear, as shown on
p. 109 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD
WEAR). Have your brakes serviced by
your Local aprilia Dealer.

WARNING

Wet conditions seriously degrade the
performance of your brakes. When the
road is wet from rain, you should plan
to use double the normal stopping dis­tances since both the brakes them­selves and the traction of the tires on
the road are reduced by the presence of
water.
Water on the brakes from washing your
vehicle, or splashed up from wet roads,
or crossing puddles or ditches, can wet
the brakes sufficiently to greatly reduce
their effectiveness. Failure to heed
these warnings may lead to a serious
accident with consequent risk of seri­ous injury or even death.

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NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with

disc brakes and two separate brake sys­tems.
The front brake system is equipped with
two discs, one on the right and one on the
left side of the front wheel.
The rear brake system is equipped with a
single disc on the right side of the rear
wheel.

The following information may refer to a
single braking system, but is applicable for
both braking systems.

WARNING

The brakes are extremely important for
your safety. Do not use the vehicle if the
brakes do not work perfectly. Always
check the brake efficiency before riding.

WARNING

If the “feel” or position of the brake le­ver changes, this may be due to some
problem in the hydraulic brake system.

If you have any doubt regarding the per­fect functioning of your brake system,
or if the normal pre-ride checks indicate
any discrepancy, contact your Local
aprilia Dealer before riding.

WARNING

Pay special attention to the brake disc
and friction material, making sure that
they are neither dirty nor oily, especially
after maintenance operations or inspec­tions.

Check the brake line, make sure that it
is not twisted or kinked, nor leaking.

KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.

DISPOSE OF USED BRAKE FLUID
PROPERLY. SEE THE GENERAL
WARNINGS AT p. 4 (BRAKE FLUID).

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WARNING

As mentioned above, the brakes are the
most important safety system on your
vehicle. For your safety, they must be in
perfect repair, so they should be
checked every time you ride your vehi­cle.

Oil or other fluid on a disc will contami­nate the brake pads. Dirty pads must be
discarded and replaced, a dirty or oily
disc must be cleaned with a high quality
degreaser.

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

Have your Local aprilia Dealer check
the levels of the brake fluid in the reser­voirs after the first 600 mi (1,000 km).

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Arrange with your Local aprilia Dealer to
flush the systems and change all of the
brake fluid once every two years.

NOTE This vehicle is provided with front

and rear disc brakes with separate hy­draulic systems.

When the pads wear out the brake fluid
level in the reservoir decreases to auto­matically compensate for their wear.

The front brake fluid reservoir (A) is locat­ed on the right end of the handlebar near
the front brake lever.

The rear brake fluid reservoir (B) is located
on the right side of the vehicle, near the
rear brake pedal.

Check the levels of the brake fluid in the
front and rear reservoirs every 4,650 mi
(7,500 km), see p. 53 (FRONT BRAKE),
p. 56 (REAR BRAKE).

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Check the wear of the pads every 1,250
mi (2,000 km), see p. 109 (CHECKING
THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).

Have your Local aprilia Dealer check the
front and rear brake discs after the first
600 mi (1,000 km) and thereafter every
4,650 mi (7,500 km).

WARNING

Never use your vehicle if any portion of
either brake system is leaking.

FRONT BRAKE

CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carry out these checks only on a

firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.

◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

MIN = minimum level.

NOTE To check the level correctly, the

handlebar must be rotated partially clock­wise (rightwards) (A), if not, level lines in
the reservoir will give an inaccurate indica­tion.

◆ Rotate the handlebar partially clockwise

(rightwards) (A), so that the fluid con­tained in the brake reservoir (1) is paral­lel to the ≈MIN∆ mark stamped on the
glass gauge (2).

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◆

Ensure that the fluid contained in the res­ervoir exceeds the ≈MIN∆ mark stamped
on the glass gauge (2).

If the fluid does not reach the “MIN”
mark:

CAUTION

When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.

◆ Check the front brake pad wear, p. 109

(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the front disc wear.

If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing:

◆ Top up the reservoir, see p. 54 (TOP-

PING UP).

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TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 51 (BRAKES) and p. 52

(DISC BRAKES).

CAUTION

Place a clean cloth under the brake res­ervoir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.

CAUTION

Do not operate the front brake lever and
do not rotate the handlebar from right­wards position (A) with the screws (3) (4)
or the reservoir cover (5) removed. This
will cause brake fluid to squirt out and
spill.

◆ Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-

screw the screw (3).

◆ Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-

screw the screw (4).

◆ Raise and remove the reservoir cover (5)

together with the two screws (3) (4).

◆ Remove the guide cover (6).

WARNING

Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top­ping up.

NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluid

while topping up, keep the fluid in the res­ervoir parallel to the reservoir rim, and do
not shake the vehicle.

◆ Remove the gasket (7).

WARNING

Use only DOT 5 or DOT 4 fluid, see
p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART), taken from
a clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.

CAUTION

If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfect­ly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the brake
reservoir may lead to severe damage.

WARNING

Do not add any additives or other sub­stances to the brake fluid.

CAUTION

When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.
Top up to “MAX”only when new pads are
installed.

CAUTION

Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over­flow the reservoir when the pads are re­newed.

NOTE In order to reach the “MAX” lev-

el, use the notch (8) stamped inside the
brake fluid reservoir (1) and top up until
reaching it.

NOTE If the notch (8) is not present, top

up until covering the glass gauge (2) com­pletely, but leave a space of 0.20 √ 0.23 in
(5 √ 6 mm) from the brake fluid reservoir rim.

◆ Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-

til the fluid covers the glass gauge (2)
completely and reaches the correct level
“MAX”.

◆ Replace the gasket (7) in its seat correctly.

◆ Replace the guide cover (6).

◆ Replace the reservoir cover (5) together

with the two screws (3) (4).

◆ Screw and tighten the screw (4).

◆ Screw and tighten the screw (3).

CAUTION

After servicing the brakes, always
check them for function. If the stroke of
the lever is excessive, or if you detect
that the effectiveness of the brakes is
reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.

Never ride your vehicle in traffic imme­diately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake lever several
times before riding your vehicle. Then,
try your vehicle in a parking lot or other
safe area with little traffic to ensure that
the brakes are working properly. Failure
to observe this warning can lead to a
serious accident with subsequent seri­ous injury or death.

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REAR BRAKE

CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carry out these checks only on a

firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.

◆ Place the vehicle on the center stand,

see p. 85 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).

NOTE If the reservoir is dirty, wipe it with

a clean cloth so that you can see the ≈MIN∆
and ≈MAX∆ marks.

◆ Keep the vehicle vertical, so that the fluid

contained in the brake fluid reservoir (1)
is parallel to the filler cap (2).

MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level.

◆ Ensure that the fluid level contained in

the brake reservoir (1) is above the
≈MIN∆ mark.

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If the fluid does not reach the “MIN”
mark:

CAUTION

When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.

◆ Check the rear brake pad wear, p. 109

(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the rear disc wear.

If the pads and/or the disc do not need
replacing:

◆ Top up the reservoir, see below (TOP-

PING UP) .

TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 51 (BRAKES) and p. 52

(DISC BRAKES).

CAUTION

Place a clean cloth under the brake res-

ervoir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.

CAUTION

Do not operate the rear brake pedal with
the reservoir filler cap (2) unscrewed or
removed. This will cause brake fluid to
squirt out and spill.

◆ Unscrew and remove the nut (3).

NOTE Do not remove the screw (4) from

its seat.

◆ Withdraw and remove the safety fastener

(5) without remove the spring washer (6).

CAUTION

With the nut (3) removed, the reservoir
(1) is not fastened to its support, and it
could fall off. This will cause brake fluid
to squirt out and spill.

NOTE Ensure that the spring washer (6)

is correctly insert on the screw (4).

Screw in the nut (3) completely.

◆

CAUTION

Ensure that the reservoir (1) is correctly
placed and fastened.

◆ Unscrew and remove the reservoir filler

cap (2).

WARNING

Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top­ping up.

NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluid

while topping up, keep the fluid in the res­ervoir parallel to the reservoir rim and do
not shake the vehicle.

◆ Raise and remove the gasket (7) com-

plete with guide cover (8).

CAUTION

When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.
Top up to “MAX” only when new pads
are installed.

CAUTION

Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with
worn pads; this will cause fluid to over­flow the reservoir when the pads are re­newed.

NOTE In order to fill the reservoir to the

≈MAX∆ level, top up until the ≈MAX∆ mark is
parallel with the brake fluid reservoir top
parallel to the ground.

WARNING

Use only DOT 5 or DOT 4 fluid, see
p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART), taken from

a clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.

CAUTION

If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfect­ly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the brake
reservoir may lead to severe damage.

WARNING

Do not add any additives or other sub­stances to the brake fluid.

◆ Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un-

til the fluid reaches the ≈MAX∆ mark.

NOTE Ensure that the guide cover (8) is

correctly installed on the gasket (7).

◆ Replace, in its seat correctly, the gasket

(6) complete with guide cover (8).

◆ Replace and tighten the reservoir filler

cap (2).

◆ Unscrew and remove the nut (3) without

remove the spring washer (6).

NOTE Ensure that the spring washer (6)

is correctly insert on the screw (4).

◆ Correctly install the safety fastener (5) on

the screw (4) and on the reservoir filler
cap (2).

◆ Replace and tighten the nut (3).

CAUTION

Ensure that the reservoir (1) is correctly
placed and fastened.

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CAUTION

After servicing the brakes, always
check them for function. If the stroke of
the pedal is excessive, or if you detect
that the effectiveness of the brakes is
reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.

Never ride your vehicle in traffic imme­diately after servicing the brakes. Al­ways apply the brake pedal several
times before riding your vehicle. Then,
try your vehicle in a parking lot or other
safe area with little traffic to ensure that
the brakes are working properly. Failure
to observe this warning can lead to a
serious accident with subsequent seri­ous injury or death.

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ABS

ABS is a control system that keeps the
wheels from locking during emergency
braking, and provides improved vehicle
stability during braking in general.

Occasionally, when the brake is pulled, the
wheels may lock up making the tires slip on
the road surface, thus adversely affecting
vehicle stability.

A position sensor (1) ≈reads∆ the wheel sta­tus and detects any wheel locking on phon­ic wheel (2) - integral with the vehicle
wheel.

The signal is sent to a control unit (3) that
will adjust braking system pressure accord­ingly.

NOTE The brake lever will vibrate when

the ABS is enabled.

WARNING

The wheel anti-lock system does not pro­tect the rider from falling during cornering.
Emergency braking, i.e. with the vehicle le­aning to the side, handlebars turned, on a
bumpy or slippery road surface or with
poor adhesion, will produce unstable con­ditions quite difficult for the rider to hand­le. We thus strictly recommend that you
ride safely, brake gradually and remain
alert at all times. Do not ride fast and sim­ply hope to stay safe. When braking in cur­ves or while turning, the motorcycle is su­bject to the laws of physics even if it is
equipped with ABS.

When the engine is started warning light (6)
remains lit for about 3 seconds. If the warning
light does not go out, a malfunction is present
and the ABS is then disabled.
Consult an Aprilia Official Dealer immedi-

ately.

ABS

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Riding with the ABS on

Warning light (6) remains off.
In the event of a malfunction, the warning

light will remain on. The ABS will be
automatically disabled.
Consult an Aprilia Official Dealer immedi-

ately.

Riding with the ABS off

Warning light (6) continues flashing.

Disabling the ABS

Press the switch (7) once the light has
turned off to disable the ABS, when the en­gine is running and the motorcycle has
come to a halt. The warning light will start
flashing: release the switch before the light
has flashed 5 times.

To re-enable the ABS, stop the bike, switch
the engine off and start it again.

5

30 A fuse(4)

To protect:

◆ Power part of ABS control unit

10 A fuse (5)

To protect:

◆ ABS control unit

NOTE The braking power is improved

thanks to the power brake, available with
the ABS, since an electro-hydraulic pump
increases oil pressure during braking. If
equipped with the Anti-lock Braking Sys­tem, the vehicle can rely both on integral
and power brake. The ABS is enabled as
soon as the phonic wheel sensor (1) de­tects the front wheel lock. The power brake
pressure will be lowered accordingly.

The ABS is equipped with two sensors:
one on the front phonic wheel and the oth­er on the rear phonic wheel.

Always make sure that phonic wheel (2) is
clean, and check the gap between the
phonic wheel and sensor (1) at regular in­tervals. It should be constant around the
entire circumference of the wheel.

Whenever the front wheel is disassembled
or re-assembled, check the gap between
phonic wheel (2) and sensor (1) again. It
should be 1 mm (+0.85/-0.6) at the front
wheel and 1 mm (+0.80/-0.3) at the back
wheel.

NOTE In motorcycles featuring ABS,

safe riding is dramatically endangered if
non-approved brake pads are installed as
they cause reduced braking action.

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WARNING

Do not ride your vehicle with worn or
malfunctioning clutch! The clutch is an
important safety system of your vehicle,
and using the bike with clutch that is
anything less than perfect is very likely
to lead to a collision or upset, with con­sequent risk of serious injury or death.

NOTE This vehicle is equipped with hy-

draulic clutch control.

WARNING

If the “feel” or position of the clutch le­ver changes, this may be due to some
problem in the hydraulic clutch system.

If you have any doubt regarding the per­fect functioning of your clutch system,
or if the normal pre-ride checks indicate
any discrepancy, contact your Local
aprilia Dealer before riding.

WARNING

The clutch is extremely important for
your safety. Do not use the vehicle if the
clutch does not work perfectly. Always
check the clutch efficiency before
riding.

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WARNING

Check the clutch line, make sure that it
is not twisted or kinked, nor leaking.

KEEP CLUTCH FLUID AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.

DISPOSE OF USED CLUTCH FLUID
PROPERLY. SEE THE GENERAL
WARNINGS AT p. 4 (CLUTCH FLUID).

WARNING

As mentioned above, the clutch is an
important safety system on your vehi­cle. For your safety, it must be in perfect
repair, so it should be checked every
time you ride your vehicle.

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

Have your Local aprilia Dealer check
the levels of the clutch fluid in the reser­voirs after the first 600 mi (1,000 km).

Arrange with your Local aprilia Dealer to
flush the systems and change all of the
clutch fluid once every two years.

The clutch fluid reservoir (1) is located on
the left end of the handlebar near the
clutch lever.

Before riding and every 3,750 mi (6,000
km), check the levels of the clutch fluid in
the reservoir, see p. 62 (CHECKING THE
SYSTEM).

WARNING

Never use your vehicle if the clutch hy­draulic system is leaking.

WARNING

Have your Local aprilia Dealer check the
clutch conditions every 4,650 mi (7,500
km).

NOTE The engine is provided with an

hydraulic control clutch, aided by the PPC
(Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusive pat­ented system, which avoids the bouncing
of the rear wheel.

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CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carry out these checks only on a

firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.

◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

MIN = minimum level.

NOTE To check the level correctly, the

handlebar must be rotated partially clock­wise (rightwards) (A), if not, level lines in the
reservoir will give an inaccurate indication.

◆ Rotate the handlebar partially clockwise

(rightwards) (A), so that the fluid con­tained in the brake reservoir (1) is paral­lel to the “MIN” mark stamped on the
glass gauge (2).

◆ Ensure that the fluid contained in the reser-

voir exceeds the ≈MIN∆ mark stamped on
the glass gauge (2).

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If the fluid does not reach the “MIN”
mark:

◆ Top up the reservoir, see p. 62 (TOP-

PING UP).

TOPPING UP

CAUTION

Place a clean cloth under the clutch res­ervoir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.

◆ Rotate the handlebar completely coun-

terclockwise (leftwards).

◆ Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-

screw the screw (3).

CAUTION

Do not operate the clutch lever and do
not rotate the handlebar from right­wards position (A) with the screws (3)
(4) or the reservoir cover (5) removed.

This will cause clutch fluid to squirt out
and spill.

◆ Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-

screw the screw (3).

◆ Using a short Phillips screwdriver, un-

screw the screw (4).

◆ Raise and remove the reservoir cover (5)

together with the two screws (3) (4).

WARNING

Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
clutch fluid to the air.
The clutch fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the clutch fluid reservoir open
ONLY for the time necessary for top­ping up.

NOTE In order not to spill the clutch fluid

while topping up, keep the fluid in the reser­voir parallel to the reservoir rim and do not

shake the vehicle.

NOTE This reservoir is not equipped

with guide cover for gasket (6).

◆ Remove the gasket (6).

WARNING

Use only DOT 5 or DOT 4 fluid, see
p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART), taken from
a clean, sealed container. Never reuse
used brake fluid.

CAUTION

If you use any container or funnel for top­ping up, make sure that it is perfectly
clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the clutch
reservoir may lead to severe damage.

WARNING

Do not add any additives or other sub­stances to the clutch fluid.

CAUTION

When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.

NOTE In order to reach the “MAX” lev-

el, top up until covering the glass gauge (2)
completely,but leave a space of 0.20 √

0.23 in (5 √ 6 mm) from the clutch fluid res­ervoir rim.

Top up the reservoir with clutch fluid, until
the fluid covers the glass gauge (2) com­pletely and reaches the correct level
“MAX”.

◆ Replace the gasket (6) in its seat correct-

ly.

◆ Replace the reservoir cover (5) together

with the two screws (3) (4).

◆ Screw and tighten the screw (4).

◆ Screw and tighten the screw (3).

CAUTION

After servicing the clutch, always check
it for function. If the stroke of the lever
is excessive, or if you detect that the ef­fectiveness of the clutch is reduced in
any way, have your vehicle serviced by
your Local aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the clutch system.

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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER

It is possible to adjust the distance be­tween the clutch lever (1) end and the grip
(2), by rotating the adjuster (3).

The positions ≈1∆ and ≈4∆ correspond to an
approximate distance of 4.13 in (105 mm)
and 3.35 in (85mm), respectively, be­tween the lever end and the grip.

The positions ≈2∆ and ≈3∆ correspond to in­termediate distances.

◆ Push the clutch lever (1) forward and ro-

tate the adjuster (3) until the desired
number is positioned in correspondence
with the reference arrow.

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER

It is possible to adjust the distance be­tween the front brake lever (4) end and the
throttle grip (5), by rotating the adjuster
(6).

The positions ≈1∆ and ≈4∆ correspond to an
approximate distance of 4.13 in (105 mm)
and 3.35 in (85mm), respectively, be­tween the lever end and the grip.

The positions ≈2∆ and ≈3∆ correspond to in­termediate distances.

◆ Push the front brake lever (4) forward

and rotate the adjuster (6) until the de­sired number is positioned in correspon­dence with the reference arrow.

ADJUSTING THE SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever (7) is adjusted to fit most rid­ers during manufacture.

If you wish to adjust the shift lever position,
please contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL

The clearance of the rear brake pedal (1) is
adjusted to fit most riders during manufac­ture.

If you wish to adjust the clearance of the
rear brake pedal (1):

◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

◆ Loosen the lock nut (2).

◆ Screw the brake adjuster bolt (3) com-

pletely in.

◆ Loosen the master cylinder push rod lock

nut (4) and run it as far toward the mas­ter cylinder as it will go on the threads of
the push rod (5).

◆ Screw the push rod (5) completely into

the clevis, then unscrew it three to four
turns.

◆ Screw out the brake adjuster bolt (3) until

the brake pedal (1) is positioned as you
like it.

◆ Holding the head of the brake adjuster

bolt (3) with a wrench, tighten the lock
nut (2).

◆ Screw the master cylinder push rod (5)

out of the clevis until it just contacts the
master cylinder.

◆ Then screw the push rod into the clevis

to obtain a minimum clearance of 0.02 √

0.04 in (0.5 √ 1 mm) between the master
cylinder push rod and the master cylin­der piston.

◆ Tighten the push rod lock nut (4).

CAUTION

Be sure there is the specified clearance
between the master cylinder push rod
and the master cylinder piston. If this
caution is not observed, the brake will
remain slightly applied, with subse­quent brake overheating and wear of
pads and discs.

Clearance between the push rod and
the piston 0.02 – 0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm).

To check the specified clearance men­tioned above:

◆ Measure the distance traveled by the rear

brake lever (6) before braking action
starts. The idle stroke at the end of the
rear brake lever (6) must be about 0.16 in
(4 mm).

WARNING

After making any brake adjustment ap­ply the brakes repeatedly. Try the
brakes in a parking lot or other area
where there is little traffic. After you
have completed the adjustment, lift the
wheel free of the ground and ensure
that it rotates freely when the brake is
released.

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COOLANT

CAUTION

Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is
below the minimum prescribed level.

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

Check the coolant level every 600 mi
(1,000 km), before riding and after long
trips.

CAUTION

Have the coolant changed by your Local
aprilia Dealer every 2 years.

WARNING

Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest
coolant under any circumstance.
Should you get coolant in your mouth,
rinse with cool water and immediately
seek medical attention. Coolant is also
very dangerous to your skin and eyes.
Should you accidentally get coolant on
your clothing or skin, change clothes
immediately. Wash coolant from your
skin with hot water and soap. Should
you get coolant in your eyes, flush with
plenty of cool water and seek profes­sional medical help at once. Should
someone swallow coolant accidentally,
induce vomiting, rinse mouth with wa­ter, and immediately seek professional
medical attention.

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DISPOSE OF THE COOLANT PROPERLY.
BE SURE TO KEEP THE DRAINED

COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN
AND PETS. IT IS SWEET TASTING, AS
WELL AS EXTREMELY POISONOUS,
AND IS VERY ATTRACTIVE TO CHIL­DREN AND PETS.

Use extra caution not to spill the cool­ant on any hot parts of the engine. It is
flammable, and can emit invisible, nox­ious fumes.

Always wear rubber or latex gloves
when servicing the cooling system.

Have the coolant changed by your Local

aprilia Dealer.
The coolant is made up of 50% water and

50% antifreeze.
This mixture is ideal for most running tem-

peratures and ensures good protection
against corrosion.

It is advisable to keep the same mixture also
in the hot season, since in this way losses
due to evaporation are reduced and it is not
necessary to top up very frequently.

The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator
by evaporated water are thus reduced and
the efficiency of the cooling system re­mains unchanged.

If the outdoor temperature is below 0°C,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if
necessary increase the antifreeze concen­tration (up to maximum 60%).

CAUTION

Use only distilled water when topping

off the cooling system. This will reduce
damage to the engine.

WARNING

Do not add any additives or other sub­stances to the coolant.

The coolant is very hot.
Do not remove the filler cap (1) when

the engine is hot since the coolant is
under pressure and it will splash out vi­olently.

If it gets in contact with the skin or with
your clothing, it may cause severe
burns.

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

WARNING

Be aware of the risk of burns from the
coolant.

Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank only after the engine
has thoroughly cooled.

NOTE Carry out these checks only on a

firm, flat surface such as a concrete garage
floor.

◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 85

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

NOTE If the expansion tank is dirty, wipe

it with a clean cloth so that you can see the
≈LOW∆ and ≈FULL∆ marks.

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WARNING

Should your vehicle overturn, it will leak
gasoline, which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may cause a fire,
which could destroy not only the vehi­cle, but also the building in which it is
located, and cause serious injuries or
even death.

◆ Keep the vehicle vertical, with the two

wheels resting on the ground.

◆ By checking through the appropriate slot

(2) on the right fairing ensure that the
level of the fluid contained in the expan­sion tank (3) is included between the

≈LOW∆ and ≈FULL∆ marks.
LOW = minimum level.
FULL= maximum level.

If not, proceed as follows:

NOTE The expansion tank (3) is

equipped with a breather tube (4). Do not
disconnect the breather tube (4).

CAUTION

If dirt has accumulated on or around the
filler cap, wipe the cap and the area
around the cap with a clean cloth. Pre­vent any foreign material from getting
into the expansion tank, this could lead
to serious engine damage.

◆ Loosen the filler cap (1) (by giving it half

counterclockwise turn), without removing it.

◆ Wait a few seconds in order to release

any residual pressure that may be
present in the circuit.

◆ Unscrew and remove the filler cap (1).

WARNING

Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest
coolant under any circumstance.
Should you get coolant in your mouth,
rinse with cool water and immediately
seek medical attention. Coolant is also
very dangerous to your skin and eyes.

Should you accidentally get coolant on
your clothing or skin, change clothes
immediately. Wash coolant from your
skin with hot water and soap. Should
you get coolant in your eyes, flush with
plenty of cool water and seek profes­sional medical help at once. Should
someone swallow coolant accidentally,
induce vomiting, rinse mouth with wa­ter, and immediately seek professional
medical attention.

WARNING

Never use your fingers or any other ob­ject to check the coolant level.

CAUTION

If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfect­ly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the ex­pansion tank may lead to severe dam­age.

◆ Top up with coolant, see p. 158 (LUBRI-

CANT CHART) until the coolant level
reaches approximative the ≈FULL∆
notch. Do not exceed this level, other­wise the coolant will flow out while the
engine is running.

◆ Replace the filler cap (1).

CAUTION

Have any damage or discrepancy re­paired by your Local aprilia Dealer. Do
not attempt to repair the cooling system
yourself.

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TIRES

This vehicle is equipped with tubeless
tires.

WARNING

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

Check the tire inflation at room temper­ature at least once two week.
Check the conditions of the tire and the
inflation pressure at room temperature
every 600 mi (1,000 km), see p. 154
(TECHNICAL DATA).

Pressure measurement must always be
carried out when the tires are cold, as
when the tires are warmed up, pressure
will increase, and if they are checked at
this time erroneous readings will be
seen.

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If the tire is inflated to too high a pres­sure, an uncomfortably harsh ride will
result, and riding comfort will be com­promised. Also, road holding, especial­ly during turns and in wet conditions,
will likewise be compromised.

If the tire is underinflated (pressure is
too low), the tire may slip on the rim
with consequent loss of control. Again,
road holding and handling characteris­tics will be degraded, and brake perfor­mance will be reduced.

When the tire is worn to a point where
any tread is less than 0.12 in (3 mm)
deep, the tire is worn out, and must be
replaced. Also, if a tire suffers a punc­ture that is larger than 0.20 in (5 mm) in
its longest dimension, the tire must not
be repaired, but should be replaced.

After a tire is repaired, balance the
wheels. Use only tires that are listed in
the technical data, see p. 154 (TECHNI­CAL DATA).

Install only tires that are listed in the
technical data, see p. 154 (TECHNICAL
DATA), or that have been specifically
approved by aprilia for this vehicle.

WARNING

The use of tires other than those ap­proved by aprilia may adversely effect
the handling of the vehicle, leading to
an upset and accident, with subsequent
serious injury or even death.

Ensure that valve caps are installed on
all tires. This is important to prevent
sudden flats.

WARNING

Do not ride the vehicle if the tire wear in­dicators show that the tire is worn out.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to
an accident with subsequent serious in­jury or even death.

Some of the original equipment tires for
this vehicle are provided with wear indi­cators.
There are several kinds of wear indica­tors.
For more information on how to check
the wear, contact your Dealer.
Visually check to see if the tires are
worn out. If they are, have them re­placed.

If a tire should go flat while you are
riding the vehicle, do not attempt to
continue riding. Avoid abrupt braking
and steering inputs, and avoid shutting
the throttle quickly. Slowly decrease the
throttle setting, moving to the side of
the road, using the engine compression
to slow you to a stop. Non-compliance
with these instructions may cause acci­dents with consequent risk of injuries
or even death.

If the tires are very old, even if they are
not completely worn out, they may have
become so hard that road holding is
compromised. In this case, replace the
tires.

Do not install tires with inner tube on
rims for tubeless tires and viceversa.

Repairing, maintenance, changing and
balancing of tires are very important to
your safety, and should only be per­formed by qualified mechanics using
the appropriate tools.

For this reason, we suggest that you
have your tires serviced by your Local
aprilia Dealer.

WARNING

New tires are often covered with a slip­pery mold release compound. Scrub the
tires in by riding slowly and making nu­merous turns for the first few miles. Do
not use any kind of tire dressing or oth­er liquid on your tires. Especially do not
permit any petroleum products, such as
oil, gasoline or brake fluid to come in
contact with the tires. If you do, wipe it
immediately, then scrub the tire with
soap and water and a stiff brush.

Do not use a tire that is worn out.

Minimum tread depth is measured as
shown above. The minimum tread depth
(1) for both the front and the rear tires is

0.12 in (3 mm).

CAUTION

Be particularly careful when remov­ing/installing the tires, in order to avoid
scratching or damaging the rims with
the appropriate tools (tire iron, wheel
support, etc.).

WHEEL SPOKES TENSION

The wheel rims of this vehicle are
equipped with thirty-six.

WARNING

Wheel spokes tension and wheel spokes
nipples fastening are very important for
vehicle stability and safety ride.

After the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and there­after every 3750 mi (6000 km), have check
wheel spokes tension and wheel spokes
nipples fastening by your Local aprilia
Dealer.

WARNING

The operations necessary to this check
is difficult and delicate, and require spe­cific skills and therefore should be car­ried out by your Local aprilia Dealer.

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EXHAUST SILENCER

WARNING

Tampering with the exhaust system is
prohibited. It is against the law for you
to alter the exhaust system in a manner
that increases the noise. Carefully read
p. 5 (WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS ­GENERAL ADVICE).

Periodically inspect the entire exhaust sys­tem, including the exhaust pipe and silenc­er, to make sure that no holes have rusted
through. Using a wire or small pick, make
sure that the drain hole in the bottom of the
muffler is open. If the noise of your vehicle
has increased significantly, replace the de­fective exhaust system components. See
your Local aprilia Dealer. Tampering with
the exhaust system not only makes your
vehicle loud, it will reduce its performance
and shorten its life.

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CATALYTIC CONVERTER L

WARNING

The exhaust system of this vehicle is
equipped with a catalytic converter. It
becomes extremely hot, and cause seri­ous burns and forest fires. Do not touch
it! Keep flammable materials away.

WARNING

If your vehicle is equipped with a catalyt­ic converter, do not park it near dry
brush, wood, or in places easily accessi­ble to children, as the catalytic converter
becomes extremely hot during use. Be
careful to avoid any kind of contact be­fore it has completely cooled down.

The catalytic converter, if used, is a metal
≈platinum-rhodium bivalent∆ type.
This device provides for the oxidation of
the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC
(unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the
exhaust gases, changing them into carbon
dioxide and steam, respectively.

CAUTION

Do not use leaded petrol, since it causes
the destruction of the catalytic converter.

SPARK ARRESTER

WARNING

If the bike is to be used off-road, on
public land, it is the owner’s responsi­bility to install a spark arrester ap­proved by the US Forest Service for this
engine displacement or larger.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHI­CLE

The instructions below must be followed
carefully in order to avoid any injury, or
damage to the vehicle, which can be
caused if the rider or the passenger fall
from the vehicle, or the bike itself falls over.

WARNING

Risk of falling and overturning.
Proceed with caution.

Getting off and on the vehicle must be
formed with complete freedom of move­ment and with the hands free of obstruc­tion. Do not attempt to get on the bike while
you are holding your helmet, other objects,
gloves, etc.

The vehicle is equipped with two stands:
center stand J and side stand.

Get on and off the vehicle only from the left
side and always with extended side stand.

CAUTION

Never apply the load of the rider or pas­senger’s weight onto the center stand
J or side stand.

Do not start the engine with the vehicle
placed on the center stand J. Engag­ing the gears may make you lose con­trol of the vehicle.

It is forbidden to place the vehicle on
the center stand J while seated
astride the vehicle in riding position.

Never allow the rider or passenger»s weight
to bear on the side stand. The stand is de­signed to support the weight of the vehicle
and a minimum load only, not the weight of
the rider and passenger. Never allow the
rider»s weight nor the passenger»s weight

to be supported by the side stand. Attempt­ing to mount the vehicle with the stand ex­tended, and without the rider»s feet planted
firmly on the ground to support the vehicle,
can result in the vehicle overturning, since
the suspension can compress and, with
the side stand down, equilibrium will be up­set.

NOTE The rider must always be the first

to get on the vehicle and the last to get off.
It is the rider»s job to maintain equilibrium
and stability of the vehicle while the pas­senger gets on and off. Passengers must
be very careful getting on and off the vehi­cle, so as not to upset the rider»s balance.

NOTE The rider is responsible for in-

structing the passenger how to safely get
on and off the vehicle.

The vehicle is equipped with special pas­senger footrests for such purposes. The

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passenger must always use the left foot­rest to get on and off the vehicle.

Never get on or off the vehicle by stretch­ing your legs down to the ground on either
side, because this would compromise the
stability and balance of the vehicle.

NOTE Bags or objects strapped to the

rear of the vehicle can represent an obsta­cle while getting on and off.

In any case, perform a controlled move­ment of the right leg, which must avoid
striking and safely pass both the rear part
of the fairing and the luggage without cre­ating unbalance.

GETTING ON THE VEHICLE

◆ Grip the handlebar firmly and get on the

vehicle without allowing your weight to
load the side stand.

NOTE If it is impossible for you to place

both feet on the ground, place the right foot
on the ground (in case of unbalance, the
left side of the vehicle is prevented from
falling over by the side stand) and keep the
left foot ready to rest on the ground.

◆ Place both feet on the ground and

straighten the vehicle into riding position
while keeping it in balance.

NOTE The rider must not attempt to ex-

tend the passenger footrest while seated
astride the vehicle, because this might
compromise the stability and balance of
the vehicle.

◆ Have the passenger extend the two pas-

senger footrests.

◆ Instruct the passenger how to safely get

on the vehicle.

◆ Kick the side stand back into stowed po-

sition using your left foot.

GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE

◆ Choose a suitable parking area, see

p. 83 (PARKING).

◆ Stop the vehicle, see p. 82 (STOPPING).

WARNING

Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.

◆ With the left shoe heel, push the side

stand lever and extend it completely.

NOTE If it is impossible for you to place

both feet on the ground, place the right foot
on the ground (in case of unbalance, the
left side of the vehicle is prevented from
falling over by the side stand) and keep the
left foot ready to rest on the ground.

◆ Place both feet on the ground, keeping

the vehicle in balance in riding position.

◆ Instruct the passenger how to safely get

off the vehicle.

CAUTION

Make sure the passenger has gotten
completely off the vehicle before the
rider attempts to get off. Never allow
your weight to load the side stand.

◆ Incline the vehicle until the stand rests

on the ground.

◆ Grasp the handlebar firmly and get off

the vehicle.

◆ Rotate the handlebar completely left-

wards (counterclockwise).

◆ Retract the passenger footrests.

CAUTION

Make sure the vehicle is stable when
parked. If it falls down, it will certainly
be damaged and could injure others as
well.

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PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS

WARNING

Before you ride away, always do a
pre-ride check to make sure that all sys­tems are working properly and safe, see
p. 74 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPER­ATIONS CHART). Failure to follow this
warning can lead to engine seizure,
handling instabilities or other problems
which can result in an upset and subse­quent serious injury or even death.

Do not hesitate to consult your Local
aprilia Dealer in case there is something
you do not understand about the func­tioning of some controls or in case you
suspect or discover some irregularities.
It does not take long to carry out a check­up and this operation ensures you much
more safety.

This vehicle is equipped with an elec­tronic unit which detects and stores any
anomaly in several of the vehicle’s im­portant systems electronically.

Whenever the ignition switch is turned to

≈

J∆ (ON) position, the diagnostic warning

light LED ≈EFI∆ (1) comes on on the dash­board for about three seconds.

CAUTION

If the diagnostic warning light LED
“EFI” (1) comes on and flashes when
the engine is started or starts flashing
during the normal running of the en­gine, this means that the electronic unit
has detected an anomaly. In many cas-

es, the engine keeps running with re­duced performance levels; immediately
contact your Local aprilia Dealer

.

CAUTION

After the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and
thereafter every 4,650 mi (7,500 km), the
word “SERVICE” (2) appears on the
right display. When this occurs contact
your Local aprilia Dealer, who will carry
out the operations indicated in the regu­lar service intervals chart, see p. 89
(REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
CHART).

Failure to perform the checks described
above may cause accidents or make the
vehicle overturn, with consequent seri­ous injuries or even death.

WARNING

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause
a collision with another vehicle, or an
upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with
the engine stop switch located on the
right handlebar.
Do not attempt to restart the engine un­til the throttle has been repaired and
works perfectly. Failure to obey this
warning can lead to a runaway with seri­ously injuries or even death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a double ca­ble throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip toward
you; the other closes the throttle when you
rotate the grip away from you. It is essen­tial, when you release the throttle grip, that
it automatically return to the idle position.
This double cable arrangement enhances
safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.

WARNING

In the event of a throttle sticking emer­gency, always kill the engine using the
engine stop switch located near the
throttle grip on the right handlebar. Nev­er use your vehicle if the throttle does
not automatically fully return to the idle
position when the throttle grip is re­leased. Contact your Local aprilia Deal­er for repairs. Failure to heed this warn­ing can lead to a serious accident and
subsequent injury or even death.

If any fastener is loose, the rider may
lose control of the vehicle and risk an
accident.

Both situations may cause serious inju­ries or even death.

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PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS CHART

Component Check Page

Front and rear disc
brakes.

Throttle. Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all

Engine oil. Check and/or top up if necessary.

Wheel/tires.

Front brake lever and
rear brake pedal.

Steering. Make sure that the fork head rotates through its entire range without fouling of any kind.

Clutch. Check the operation of the clutch lever, the fluid level and any leaks.

Side stand and center
stand J.

Component nuts, bolts
and other fasteners.

Drive chain. Check the slack and the conditions of the chain at both sprockets.

Fuel tank. Check the fuel level and top up if necessary.

Coolant. With the engine cold, check the coolant level. Make sure that it is at the prescribed level.
Engine stop switch

( √ ).
Lights, warning lights

and electrical devices.

Phonic wheels Make sure that phonic wheels are perfectly clean 58 (ABS)

Check brake operation, lever and pedal play, fluid levels. Check the pads for excessive wear, check the
discs for condition. If the discs are unduly scored or show signs of heat discoloration, do not ride the vehi­cle. Check both brake systems for evidence of leaks. If there are leaks, do not ride the vehicle.

steering positions. If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.

Check the tire tread inflation pressure, and look for any wear and tear or damage. Remove any foreign
matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves. Inspect the rims, spokes and hubs for cracks, looseness or
damage. Do not ride the vehicle if there is even the slightest defect in either of the wheels.

Make sure they work smoothly and are properly lubricated.

Make sure that the fork stops touch the frame at full left and full right fork lock.

If necessary, top up the fluid. Ensure that the clutch operates without jerking or slipping.
Make sure that it works smoothly and that the spring tension brings it back to its normal posi-

tion.
If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges.
Make sure that the safety switch on the side stand operates correctly.

Check that all fasteners are tight and properly torqued.

Make sure that there are no fuel leaks.
Make sure that the filler cap is properly closed.

Make sure that it functions correctly.

Check the proper functioning of all the lights and the horn.
Do not ride if any of these are not functioning properly.

4 (BRAKE FLUID), 51 (BRAKES),

52 (DISC BRAKES), 53 (FRONT

BRAKE), 56 (REAR BRAKE).

132 (IDLE ADJUSTMENT), 131

(ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE

50 (LUBRICANTS), 3 (USED ENGINE

OIL), 99 (CHECKING THE ENGINE

65 (ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE

OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL).

101 (CHECKING THE STAND),

SWITCH ON THE SIDE STAND).

120 (DRIVE CHAIN), 122 (CLEAN-

3 (GASOLINE), 48 (FUEL), 123

(REMOVING THE FUEL TANK).

4 (COOLANT), 66 (COOLANT).

40 ENGINE STOP SWITCH [

4 (BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS

137 (BATTERY) √ 148 (CHANG­ING THE REAR LIGHT BULBS).

CONTROL).

OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).

68 (TIRES).

√

4 (CLUTCH FLUID), 60

(CLUTCH).

103 (CHECKING THE FUNC-

TIONING OF THE SAFETY

87 (MAINTENANCE).

ING AND LUBRICATION).

(ON) √  (OFF)].

AND ELECTROLYTE),

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STARTING

WARNING

This vehicle is extremely fast and pow­erful, and must be used with the great­est care. Do not ride this vehicle if you
are not an experienced, trained motor­cycle rider. This vehicle is capable of
extremely high speeds and extremely
high performance and must be used
with due respect for these capabilities.

Do not place anything inside the front
part of the fairing between the handle­bar and the dashboard. Any object
placed in this area could jam the forks,
and also could restrict visibility of the
dashboard.

NOTE Before starting the engine, care-

fully read the ≈safe drive∆ chapter, see p.
17 (SAFE DRIVE).

WARNING

Exhaust gases contain carbon monox­ide, which is extremely poisonous if in­haled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.

NOTE When the side stand is extended

the engine will not start unless the trans­mission is in neutral. Note also that if you
attempt to shift into gear with extended
side stand, the engine will stop.

With the side stand retracted, the engine
may be started with the gear selector in
neutral without pulling in the clutch lever.
The engine may be started while the trans­mission is in gear only if the clutch lever is
pulled in.

WARNING

Be careful not to drop the vehicle when
you first sit on it.

◆ Sit astride the vehicle, see p. 71 (GET-

TING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).

WARNING

Ensure that the side stand is correctly
stowed.

◆ Ensure that the dimmer switch (1) is in the

low beam ≈∆ position.

◆ Ensure that the engine stop switch (2) is

in the ≈∆ (ON) position.

◆ Turn the ignition key (3) to the ≈∆ (ON)

position.

At this point, on the dashboard, within
three seconds:

√ all the warning lights LED come on;
√ all the dashboard lighting LEDs come on;
√ all the segments appear on the left dis-

play;

√ all the segments and writings appear on

the right multifunction display;

√ the pointers of the indicators move to the

bottom of the indicator range;

thus testing the operation of LEDs, writ­ings, segments and instruments.

The fuel pump will pressurize the fuel
supply circuit, sending out a hum for
about three seconds.

After three seconds, the red engine oil
pressure warning light LED ≈∆ (4) re­mains on on the dashboard (and will re­main on until the engine starts) and the fol­lowing will appear on the displays:

√ total number of miles (5) that the vehicle

has traveled since new;

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√ fuel quantity (6);
√ air temperature (7);
√ coolant temperature (8) [up to 35 °C (95

°F) the writing ≈---∆ is displayed];

√ hour and minutes (9).

CAUTION

If the low fuel warning light LED “” (10)
comes on, top up as soon possible, see
p. 48 (FUEL).

NOTE On the dashboard, it is possible to

set:
√ three different levels for the dashboard

lighting, see p. 38 (ADJUSTING THE
DASHBOARD LIGHTING);

√ partial miles odometer (total miles odom-

eter appear automatically), see p. 39
(SWITCHING FROM TOTAL TO PAR­TIAL MILE ODOMETER);

◆ Hold the vehicle in place by applying the

front brake lever (11).

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◆ Pull in the clutch lever (12) completely

and put the shift lever (13) in neutral so
that the green warning light LED ≈∆ (14)
is on.

NOTE If the ambient temperature is

very cold [less than 0 °C (32 °F)], see p. 77
(STARTING AT VERY COLD AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES).

NOTE To avoid discharging the battery,

and possibly damaging the starter, do not
keep the starter button ≈R∆ (15) pressed
for more than five seconds. If the engine
does not start in this time, wait for ten sec­onds and try again.

CAUTION

Do not press the starter button “” (15)
when the engine is running. This will
damage the starter and other important
engine components.

◆ Press the starter button ≈∆ (15) to start

the engine. Leave the throttle (16) in the

idle position (A). Release the starter but­ton ≈  ∆ (15) as soon as the engine
catches.

WARNING

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a
collision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with
the engine stop switch located on the
right handlebar.
Do not attempt to restart the engine un­til the throttle has been repaired and
works perfectly. Failure to obey this
warning can lead to a runaway with seri­ously injuries or even death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a double ca­ble throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip toward
you; the other closes the throttle when you
rotate the grip away from you. It is essen­tial, when you release the throttle grip, that
it automatically return to the idle position.
This double cable arrangement enhances
safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.

WARNING

In the event of a throttle sticking emer­gency, always kill the engine using the
engine stop switch located near the
throttle grip on the right handlebar. Nev­er use your vehicle if the throttle does
not automatically fully return to the idle
position when the throttle grip is re­leased. Contact your Local aprilia Deal­er for repairs. Failure to heed this warn-

ing can lead to a serious accident and
subsequent injury or even death.

WARNING

As soon as the engine has started, the
red engine oil pressure warning light
LED “” (4) must go out. If this does
not occur, or if the warning light LED
comes on while the engine is running,
this means that the oil system is not de­veloping sufficient pressure. In this
case, stop the engine immediately and
contact your Local aprilia Dealer.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to
engine seizure, upset, and serious inju­ry or even death.

CAUTION

Never ride off briskly with a cold engine.
Allow the engine to warm up by riding
slowly for the first few miles.

CAUTION

If the diagnostic warning light LED
“EFI” (17) on the dashboard starts
flashing during the normal running of
the engine, this means that the electron­ic unit has detected an anomaly. In
many cases, the engine keeps running
with reduced performance levels; im­mediately contact your Local aprilia
Dealer.

STARTING AT VERY COLD AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES

The vehicle is equipped with automatic
starter and requires no particular precau­tion for the cold start procedure.

If the ambient temperature is very cold
[less than 0°C (32°F)], the automatic start­er is connected and increases the engine
rpm until the engine reaches the optimal
temperature, then it is automatically dis­connected.

CAUTION

The automatic starter cannot be operat­ed manually.

When the ambient temperature is very
cold [less than 0°C (32 °F)]:

◆ Press the starter button ≈∆ (15) and let

the starter run for about five seconds
without opening the throttle.

If the engine starts:

◆ Release the starter button ≈R∆ (15).

◆ If idle is uneven, open the throttle (16)

slightly.

If the engine does not start:

Wait for a few seconds and repeat the
above starting procedure.

◆ If necessary, remove all the spark plugs,

see p. 132 (SPARK PLUGS) and make
sure that they are not wet.

◆ If the spark plugs are wet, clean and dry

them.

Before reinstalling them:

NOTE Put a clean cloth over the spark

plug holes of both cylinders, in order to pro­tect the vehicle from spraying oil.

◆ Press the starter button ≈∆ (15) and let

the starter run for about five seconds
without opening the throttle (16).

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RIDING

NOTE Before riding away, carefully read

the ≈safe drive∆ chapter, see p. 17 (SAFE
DRIVE).

CAUTION

If the low fuel warning light LED “” (10)
positioned on the dashboard comes on
while the vehicle is running, this means
that there are still 1.32 ± 0.26 US gal (5 ±
1 l ) of fuel available, top up as soon as
possible, see p. 48 (FUEL).

WARNING

If you are riding solo, without a passen­ger, make sure the passenger footrests
are folded up.
Never take your hands off the hand
grips nor your feet off the footrests
while you are riding.

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WARNING

If you carry a passenger, instruct
him/her not to move around unduly, and
to keep his/her body aligned with yours
during turns. Failure to do this could
upset the stability of the vehicle.
Before riding away, ensure that the side
stand is correctly stowed.

NOTE Before riding away, be sure that

the rear view mirrors are correctly adjust­ed.

CAUTION

When the vehicle is new to you, practice
looking in the rear view mirrors.
Reflecting surfaces are convex, there­fore objects seem to be farther away
than they actually are. The mirrors pro­vide a wide angle view, and only experi­ence will allow you to correctly deter­mine how far behind you following
vehicles are.

To ride away:

NOTE Ride at reduced speed for the first

few miles in order to warm the engine up.

◆ With the throttle grip (16) in the idle posi-

tion (A), and the engine idling, pull in the
clutch lever (12) completely.

◆ Engage first gear by pressing down-

wards on the shift lever (13).

◆ Release the front brake lever (11).

WARNING

Do not release the clutch too abruptly,
or the vehicle will rear in the air (do a
wheely) or jerk forwards. Never acceler­ate abruptly or excessively when releas­ing the clutch lever in order to prevent
the clutch from slipping and overheat­ing (slow release) or the front wheel
from lifting (wheely) (quick release).

Failure to observe these instructions
can lead to a serious accident with sub­sequent injury or even death.

◆ Slowly but steadily release the clutch le-

ver (12) and, at the same time, open the

throttle by rotating the throttle grip (16)

slightly counterclockwise (B). This will

start the vehicle moving.

◆ Increase the speed by gradually rotating

the throttle grip (16) (C). Do not exceed

the recommended rpm, see p. 81 (RUN-

NING-IN).

To engage second gear:

CAUTION

Shift gears fairly quickly but without
great force. Develop a “feel” for shifting
with your left toe. Never lug the engine,
that is, running it at too low an rpm
which can damage the vehicle’s engine,
and causes rough and juddering accel­eration.

◆ Rotate the throttle grip (16) clockwise (A),

pull in the clutch lever (12) and lift the shift
lever (13) straight up. Release the clutch
lever (12) gently, and rotate the throttle
counterclockwise to accelerate.

◆ Repeat the last two operations to shift

from second, to third, to fourth, to fifth, to
sixth.

WARNING

If the engine oil pressure warning light
LED “

” (4) comes on during the nor-

mal running of the engine, this means
that the oil system is not developing
sufficient pressure. In this case, imme­diately stop the engine and contact your
Local aprilia Dealer. Failure to heed
this warning can lead to engine seizure,
upset, and serious injury or even death.

Shifting from higher to lower gears,
that is, downshifting, is accomplished
as follows:

◆ Rotate the throttle grip (16) clockwise

(A), slow the vehicle with the brakes, pull
in the clutch lever (12), depress the shift
lever (13) with your toe, release the
clutch.

WARNING

Shift gears one by one. Simultaneously
downshifting more than one gear may
cause the engine to exceed its maxi­mum rated rpm (red line). This can seri­ously damage the engine.

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Before and during downshift, rotate the
throttle clockwise to decelerate in order
to avoid overspeeding the engine.

Downshifting should be carried out in
the following situations:

◆

When riding downhill or when braking, in
order to increase the braking action by
using the compression of the engine.

◆ When riding uphill if the engine lugs

down (rpm decreases).

CAUTION

The switching on and off of the cooling
fan (18) do not depend on the position
of the ignition switch. To lower the cool­ant temperature the cooling fan operate
even when the engine is not running
and is switched off automatically.

WARNING

Do not operate the vehicle if the maxi­mum temperature [120 °C (248 °F)] is ex­ceeded. Serious engine damage or even
seizure may result which can cause an
upset and serious injury or even death.

If, while riding, the right side of the multi­function display shows a temperature of
116 √ 125 °C (241 √ 257 °F) (19) and the
second-last segment of the indicator range
flashes, stop the engine, wait for the cool­ing fan to be switched off and check the
coolant level, see p. 66 (COOLANT).

If display shows a temperature of 126 √
135 °C (259 √ 275 °F) (20) and the last two
segments of the indicator range flash, stop
the vehicle and let the engine idle for ap­proximately two minutes, thus allowing the
coolant to circulate regularly in the system;
then, place the ignition key (3) in the ≈∆
(OFF) position and check the coolant level,
see p. 66 (COOLANT). If the situation on

the dashboard remains the same after the
coolant level has been checked, do not
start the vehicle and contact your Local
aprilia Dealer.

CAUTION

If the diagnostic warning light LED “EFI”
(17) on the dashboard starts flashing
during the normal running of the engine,
this means that the electronic unit has
detected an anomaly. In many cases, the
engine keeps running with reduced per­formance levels; immediately contact
your Local aprilia Dealer

.

WARNING

Avoid opening and closing the throttle
repeatedly and continuously. Failure to
head this warning can cause you to ac­cidentally lose control of your vehicle.

When you have to brake, close the
throttle and apply both brakes simulta­neously in order to obtain the best
brake performance.

WARNING

By applying only the front brake or only
the rear brake, you reduce the braking
performance considerably and run the
risk of locking up one wheel which can
cause an upset and subsequent serious
injury or even death.

If you stop on an uphill, use brakes only
to slow the vehicle and to keep it in
place. Slipping the clutch to keep the

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vehicle in one place on an uphill grade
will very quickly ruin the clutch and
overheat the engine.

Before entering a turn, slow down, us­ing the brakes and the engine, to a con­stant speed and then accelerate slightly
through the turn. Avoid braking at the
last moment. This can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle.

If the brakes are operated continuously
on downhill grades, the discs and pads
will overheat, reducing the braking effi­ciency. Use engine compression and
downshift to retard your vehicle while
going downhill. Use the brakes as little
as possible to maintain a safe speed.

Never coast downhill with the engine off
and/or the clutch disengaged or the
transmission in neutral.

On roads that are wet or covered with
snow, ice or mud, ride very slowly,
avoiding braking or accelerating or ma­neuvering quickly. Hold the handlebars
firmly.

Failure to heed these warnings can
cause an upset with subsequent seri­ous injury or death.

WARNING

Pay very close attention to any obsta­cles or variations of the road surface.
Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers,
painted traffic stripes, traffic dots all be­come slippery when wet. Avoid particu­larly steel plates which are sometimes
used during road maintenance. They
become more slippery than ice once
they are wet by rain or other water
source. If you must ride on such surfac­es, decrease your speed and operate
the throttle, brakes and steering very
gently.

Always use the turn signals any time
you intend to change lanes or change
direction, and avoid sudden or abrupt
turning.
Switch off the direction indicators as
soon as you have changed direction.

Overtake and pass only with care, espe­cially in rainy weather when a water
cloud created by larger vehicles reduces
visibility and the slip stream could cause
you to lose control of your vehicle.

RUNNING-IN

The internal parts of the engine and trans­mission must be properly run-in to ensure
their long life and dependable operation.

If possible, while breaking in your vehicle,
ride on hilly roads and/or roads with many
curves so that the engine and transmis­sion undergo lots of speed changes. It is
also important that, during the run-in peri­od, the suspension and brakes be treated
gently to allow the mating parts to bed.

Therefore, avoid hard braking, high
speeds or very bumpy roads during the
break in period.

NOTE Only after the first 900 mi (1,500

km) of running-in you can expect the best
performance from the vehicle.

During break in, obey the following
rules:

◆ Do not open the throttle abruptly or fully

at low engine speed. This rule applies
even after break in has been completed.

◆ During the first 60 mi (100 km), apply the

brakes with caution, avoid sudden and
prolonged braking. This ensures correct
bedding in of the pads on the discs.

◆ During the first 600 mi (1,000 km), never

exceed 5,000 rpm.

WARNING

After the vehicle has been operated for
600 mi (1,000 km) perform the “checking
operations” shown in column “After run­ning-in” of the REGULAR SERVICE IN­TERVALS CHART, see p. 89. Rectify any

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faults found. Failure to heed this warning
could lead to damage to your vehicle or
engine seizure or other malfunction
which could cause an upset and lead to
serious injury or even death.

◆ Between the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and

900 mi (1,500 km) drive more briskly,
changing speed and using maximum ac­celeration for only a few seconds. Never
exceed 6,250 rpm.

◆ After the first 900 mi (1,500 km) if you

have followed the above break in sched­ule, the engine should be fully broken in,
and will deliver maximum performance.
However, never exceed the maximum al­lowed rpm (8,750 rpm).

Engine maximum rpm for the running-in

Mileage mi (km) Max. rpm

0 √ 600 (0 √ 1,000) 5,000

600 √ 900

(1,000 √ 1,500)

6,250

over 900 (1,500) 8,750

STOPPING

WARNING

If possible, avoid stopping abruptly,
slowing down suddenly and braking at
the last moment.

Failure to comply with these instruc­tions may cause an accident with con­sequent risk of serious injuries or even
death.

◆ Release (A) the throttle grip (1) , gradu-

ally put on the brakes and at the same
time shift down in order to decrease the
speed, see p. 78 (RIDING).

Once the speed has decreased, before
stopping the vehicle:

◆ Pull in (B) the clutch lever (2) in order to

prevent the engine dying.

◆ Put on the brakes, until to stop the vehi-

cle.

When the vehicle has come to rest:

◆ Place the shift lever (3) in neutral (green

warning light LED ≈

◆ Release (C) the clutch lever (2) .

◆ If you are stopping just briefly and not

∆ (4) on).

shutting down the engine, keep one
brake applied.

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PARKING

It is very important to choose a suitable
parking area, respecting the road signs
and the indications given below.

WARNING

Park the vehicle only on firm flat
ground, otherwise it could fall over.

Do not lean the vehicle against walls, do
not lay it on the ground.

Park your vehicle away from children
and pedestrians, so that they will not
come in contact with hot parts.

Do not leave your vehicle unattended
with the engine running or with the key
in the ignition switch.

Do not sit on the vehicle when the side
stand is extended.

The switching on and off of the cooling
fan (1) do not depend on the position of

the ignition switch.

Do not get too close to the cooling fan
(1). Even though it is not moving, they
could start automatically and suck
clothing, hair, etc. into the fan.

If the vehicle falls over, it will leak gaso­line which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks could cause a fire
which could destroy not only your vehi­cle but also buildings around it and
cause injury or even death to people as
well.

CAUTION

Never allow the weight of the rider or
passenger to be supported directly by
the side stand.

Before parking the vehicle:

◆ Choose a suitable parking area.

◆ Stop the vehicle, see p. 82 (STOPPING).

NOTE To stop the engine, exclusively

use the ignition switch (2).
Leave the engine stop switch (3) in ≈∆
(ON) position; use it only in case of emer­gency.

CAUTION

Do not leave the ignition on if you have
stopped (for emergency) the engine by
moving the engine stop switch to the

≈

 ∆ (OFF) position as this will dis-

charge the battery.
When, for emergency, the vehicle has
come to rest after stopping the engine
with the engine stop switch (2), turn the
ignition switch (2) to the ≈
tion.

◆ Rotate the key (4) and move the ignition

switch (2) to the ≈

∆ (OFF) posi-

∆ (OFF) position.

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WARNING

Observe the instructions describing
how to get off and on the vehicle, see p.
71 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHI­CLE).

◆ Following the instructions, wait until the

passenger has got off the vehicle before
dismounting.

NOTE Never leave the key (4) in the ig-

nition switch (2).

◆ Lock the steering, see p. 43 (STEERING

LOCK) and extract the key (4).

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When you have to park your vehicle in a
dark or badly lighted area (parking lot or
street), it is sometimes useful to leave the
parking lights on so that your vehicle will be
easily visible.

To leave the parking lights on: see p. 44
(PARKING LIGHTS).

WARNING

Make sure the vehicle is stable when
parked. If it falls down, it will certainly
be damaged and could injure others as
well.

PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND

Carefully read p. 83 (PARKING).

CENTER STAND J

WARNING

It is forbidden to place the vehicle on
the center stand while seated astride
the vehicle in riding position.

WARNING

Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.

◆ Choose a suitable parking area, see p.

83 (PARKING).

◆ Grab the left handle grip (1) with your left

hand and the handle (2) with your right

hand.

CAUTION

The lowering of the side stand is sug­gested, for safety reasons, in order to
prevent the vehicle from falling down or
overturning in case of unbalance.

NOTE Do not let the side stand touch

the ground. Keep the vehicle in vertical po­sition.

◆ With the right foot, push the side stand

(3) and extend it completely (A).

◆ With the right foot, push the center stand

lever (4) (B) and move the stand until it
rest on the ground.

CAUTION

Proceed with care.
It may be difficult to place the vehicle on
the center stand, due to the consider­able weight of the vehicle itself. Release
the handle grip (1) and the handle (2)
only after placing the vehicle on the

center stand.

◆ Apply the load of your weight onto the le-

ver (4) (C) of the center stand and at the
same time move your center of gravity
(D) towards the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING

Make sure the vehicle is stable when
parked. If it falls down, it will certainly
be damaged and could injure others as
well.

◆ Stow the side stand (3) carefully and

completely.

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SIDE STAND

To place the vehicle on the side stand
while seated astride the vehicle, see p. 71
(GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).

If any manuevre (for example, moving the
vehicle) requires the stowing of the stand,
to place the vehicle on the stand again,
proceed as follows:

WARNING

Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.

◆ Choose a suitable parking area, see

p. 83 (PARKING).

◆ Grab the left handle grip (1) with your left

hand and the handle (2) with your right
hand.

◆ Put the side stand (3) down (E) with your

right foot. Make sure it is extended com­pletely and all the way forward.

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CAUTION

Proceed with care.
Release the handle grip (1) and the han­dle (2) only after placing the vehicle on
the side stand.

◆ Lean the vehicle to the left (F) until the

stand rests firmly on the ground.

◆ Turn the handlebars completely against

the left stop (G).

WARNING

Make sure the vehicle is stable when
parked. If it falls down, it will certainly
be damaged and could injure others as
well.

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT

WARNING

Do not use any "brake lock" devices.
Failure to heed this warning can seri­ously damage the braking system and
lead to an accident thus provoking seri­ous injuries or death

NEVER leave the key (1) in the ignition
switch (2), always use the steering lock ≈+∆
(LOCK) or parking lights ≈∆ (PARKING).

Try to park your vehicle in a safe place, if
at all possible, in a garage or other pro­tected place.

Lock your vehicle up using a chain and
padlock around the rear wheel. Chain the
rear wheel to the swinging arm.

Make sure that all legal requirements: reg­istration, license plates, insurance, etc. are
in order.

Write down your name, address and tele­phone number and the vehicle identifica­tion number in the space below, to facili­tate finding the owner in case your vehicle
is recovered after theft.

SURNAME: ...............................................

NAME: .......................................................

ADDRESS: ................................................

...................................................................

TELEPHONE NO.: ....................................

NOTE Very often stolen vehicles are

identified thanks to the data written in the
use/maintenance manual.

MAINTENANCE

Carefully read p. 2 (FOREWORD) and
(INTRODUCTION), p. 3 (SAFETY WARN­INGS) and (GENERAL SAFETY RULES),
p. 5 (WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS ­GENERAL ADVICE).

WARNING

Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable sub-

stances away from the electrical com­ponents. Before beginning any mainte­nance operation or any inspection of
the vehicle, stop the engine, remove the
key (1) from the ignition switch (2), wait
until the engine and the exhaust system
have cooled down and if possible lift
the vehicle by means of the proper
equipment, on firm and flat ground. Be­fore proceeding, make sure that the
room in which you are working is prop­erly ventilated. Be careful to avoid hot
parts of the engine and exhaust system.
They are hot enough to cause serious
burns.Avoid the temptation to hold any
part of the vehicle in your mouth. The
coatings, the platings and the compo­nents used are not edible and, in some
cases, are noxious or even toxic.

CAUTION

In general, reassembly is performed in
the reverse order of the disassembly in­structions given here.
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pecially those in which your hands are
likely to come in contact with coolant,
or engine oil, or gasoline, or brake fluid,
or grease, it is advisable to use thin dis­posable gloves, such as those made of
latex, rubber or nitrile.

The routine maintenance operations de­scribed in this manual can usually be per­formed by the user. However, in some cas­es, specific tools and technical expertise
may be required.
Do not hesitate to contact your Local april-
ia Dealer who has all the latest factory in­formation and tools to properly service your
vehicle.

Remember that many service operations, if
done improperly, can be very hazardous. If
you have any questions about your ability
to carry out the operations described here,
contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

In all cases, personally carry out the ≈pre-
liminary checking operations∆ after any
maintenance, see p. 73 (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).

CAUTION

Always replace the components with
components of identical type (ask your
Local aprilia Dealer).

WARNING

This vehicle is equipped with an elec­tronic unit which detects and stores any
anomaly in several of the vehicle’s im­portant systems electronically.

Whenever the ignition switch is turned to
≈J∆ (ON) position, the diagnostic warning
light LED ≈EFI∆ (3) comes on on the dash­board for about three seconds.

CAUTION

If the diagnostic warning light LED
“EFI” (3) comes on and flashes when
the engine is started or starts flashing
during the normal running of the en­gine, this means that the electronic unit
has detected an anomaly. In many cas­es, the engine keeps running with re­duced performance levels; immediately
contact your Local aprilia Dealer

After the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and
thereafter every 4,650 mi (7,500 km), the
word “SERVICE” (4) appears on the
right display. When this occurs contact
your Local aprilia Dealer, who will car­ry out the operations indicated in the
regular service intervals chart, see p. 89
(REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
CHART).

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WARNING

Remember that tightening torque of all
fasteners on the wheels, brakes, axles,
suspension are extremely important to
ensure safety, and must be maintained
at the prescribed values.

Check the tightening torques of the fas­teners regularly, and always use a
torque wrench when installing them.

Failure to adhere to this warning could

cause the loosening and subsequent
loss of critical fasteners, which could
cause a wheel to lock or cause other
handling problems with consequent
overturning, and the risk of serious inju­ry or even death.

WARNING

Fasteners must be neither overtight­ened or undertightened. If they are over­tightened, the threads may be damaged
and the fasteners will be destroyed,
whereas if they are undertightened,
they can vibrate and become lost. Obvi­ously, under these circumstances, a se­rious accident with resultant serious in­jury or death could ensue.

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REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART

THESE OPERATIONS MAY BE CAR­RIED OUT BY YOUR Local aprilia Deal-
er, OR BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHI­CLE.

Key

" = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or

change, if necessary;

# =clean;
$ = change;
% = adjust.

CAUTION

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

(*a) = Check at least once a week and at

the specified intervals.

Component

After

running-in

[600 mi

(1,000 km)]

Every 3,750 mi

(6,000 km)

or 8 months

Every 7,500 mi

(12,000 km)

or 16 months

Tightness of the battery terminals "" √
Spark plugs √ "$
Drive chain, tension and lubrication every 600 mi (1,000 km): "
Air cleaner √ "$
Fork " √ "
Light operation/direction √ " √
Light system "" √
Stoplight switches

and clutch lever switch

"" √

Safety switch on side stand "" √
Clutch fluid √ " √
Brake fluid √ " √
Coolant every 600 mi (1,000 km): "
Engine oil every 300 mi (500 km): "
Tires " every 600 mi (1,000 km): "
Tire pressure (*a) % every 600 mi (1,000 km): %
Battery terminals tightening "
Engine oil pressure warning light

LED ≈N∆

at every start: "

Front and rear brake pad wear before every trip and every 1,250 mi (2,000 km): "
Stand "" √

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THESE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY Lo­cal aprilia Dealer.

Key

" = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or

change, if necessary;

# = clean;
$ = change;
% = adjust.

CAUTION

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

(*a) = (drive chain, rear sprocket, sprocket).

Component

Rear shock absorber √√ "
Transmission cables and controls "" √
Throttle cables (adjustment) "" √
Carburation, CO setting √ " √
Shed system "" √
Rear suspension linkage bearings √√ "
Steering bearings and steering play "" √
Wheel bearings √ " √
Brake discs "" √
General running of the vehicle "" √
Engine oil filter $$ √
Engine oil filter (on oil tank) # √ #
Engine oil $$ √
Valve clearance % √ %
Braking systems "" √
Cooling system √ " √
Clutch fluid " every 2 years: $
Clutch fluid bleeding " √√
Brake fluid " every 2 years: $
Brake fluid bleeding " √√
Brake pads if worn: $
Coolant every 2 years: $

Fork oil

Fork oil seals
Wheels/tires "" √

Nut, bolt, screw tightening "" √
Battery terminals tightening " √√
Cylinders synchronization "" √
Suspensions and attitude " √ "
Final transmission (*a) √ " √
Fuel lines √ " every 4 years: $
Brake lines and clutch lines √ " every 4 years: $
Coolant lines √ " √
Wheel spokes tension and wheel

spokes nipples fastening
Clutch wear √ " √

After running-in

[600 mi (1,000 km)]

after the first 4,687 mi (7,500 km): $ and thereafter

after the first 18,750 mi (30,000 km): $ and thereafter

"" √

Every 3,750 mi (6,000

km) or 8 months

every 14,000 mi (22,500 km): $

every 14,000 mi (22,500 km): $

Every 7,500 mi (12,000

km) or 16 months

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MAINTENANCE RECORD

Owner Name

Owner Address

Owner Telephone Number

Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.)
(frame number) see p. 95 (IDENTIFICA­TION DATA)

Engine Number see p. 95 (IDENTIFICA­TION DATA)

Local aprilia Dealer Name

Local aprilia Dealer Address

Local aprilia Dealer Telephone Number

Warranty Activation Date

(from Retail Purchase Warranty Activation Form)

The following is to help you keep an accu­rate record of maintenance work.

Date

Odometer

reading

Information recorded is not considered as
proof that maintenance has been carried
out.

Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp

Keep copies of work orders and/or receipts
for parts you purchase.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA

It is a good idea to write down the frame
and engine numbers in the space provid­ed below. Use the frame number (VIN) to
identify your vehicle when ordering spare
parts.

WARNING

In all states and countries, it is against
the law to alter the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). You can incur severe
penalties by doing this. Also, this will
immediately invalidate your warranty.

FRAME NUMBER

The frame number (A) is stamped on the
right side of the fork head.

Frame no.

ENGINE NUMBER

The engine number (B) is stamped on the
rear part of the left engine crankcase.

Engine no.

JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS

CAUTION

Remove ONLY the clamps indicated in the
maintenance procedures. The following
text does not authorize the arbitrary remov­al of the clamps present on the vehicle.

WARNING

Before removing a clamp, make sure
that the removal does not cause any flu­id leakage; if so, provide for preventing
such leakages and protect the parts
placed around the joint.

CLICK CLAMPS

For the removal it is sufficient to use simple
pliers, while for the installation a special
tool is required (see below).

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terial necessary for the correct installation
of the new clamp.

NOTE Have the appropriate special tool

- available:

√ click clamp installation pliers, see p.46

(SPECIAL TOOLS J).

CAUTION

Upon installation, replace the click
clamp that has been removed with a new
click clamp having the same dimensions
(ask your Local aprilia Dealer).

Do not attempt to reinstall the removed
click clamp, since it is unusable.
Do not replace the removed click clamp
with a screw-type clamp or with other
types of clamps.

CAUTION

Proceed with care, in order not to dam­age the joint components.

◆ Work with the pliers on the head of the

click clamp, forcing until you release it.

SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS

For the removal and installation it is suffi­cient to use a simple screwdriver.

Check the conditions of the screw-type
clamp and if necessary replace it with a
new screw-type clamp of the same di­mensions (ask your Local aprilia Deal-
er).
When fastening the screw-type clamp,
make sure that the joint is sufficiently
stable.

AIR CLEANER

Carefully read p. 87 (MAINTENANCE).

WARNING

Do not use gasoline or flammable sol­vents to wash the air cleaner, in order to
avoid fire or explosion.

CAUTION

Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.

Inspect the air cleaner to ensure that it has
not become clogged every 4,650 mi (7,500
km) or 12 months of use. Renew the air
cleaner every 9,350 mi (15,000 km).

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The air cleaner must be inspected more
frequently, cleaned if necessary, and re­placed more frequently if the vehicle is
used on dusty or wet roads.

More frequent cleaning of the air cleaner is
suggested, especially if your bike is used
under very dusty conditions.

CAUTION

The air cleaner must not be used for
more than 9,350 mi (15,000 km) regard­less of how many times it has been
cleaned in the interval. Under very
dusty or dirty conditions, it is advisable
to replace the air filter more often.

The partial cleaning of the filter does
not exclude or postpone the replace­ment of the filter itself. Do not start the
engine if the air cleaner has been re­moved.

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CAUTION

Inspect the air cleaner for tears. If the
air cleaner is torn or the filter medium
compromised in any way, replace the
air cleaner.
Ensure that the air cleaner is placed
correctly, in such a way as to prevent
non-filtered air from entering.

An improperly installed air cleaner
causes premature wear of the piston
rings, pistons and cylinders.

Before the cleaning operation, it is neces­sary to remove the air cleaner from the ve­hicle.

KEEP POLLUTING SUBSTANCES AND
COMPONENTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF POLLUTING SUBSTANCES
AND COMPONENTS PROPERLY.

Every 4,650 mi (7,500 km):

NOTE To reach the plug (1), is neces-

sary to remove the left fairing.

◆ Remove the left fairing, see p. 125 (RE-

MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).

◆ Remove the plug (1) so that any dirt that

may have accumulated inside the filter
case can be removed and disposed
properly.

REMOVAL

◆ Remove the fuel tank, see p. 123 (RE-

MOVING THE FUEL TANK).

CAUTION

Before unscrewing and removing the
screws (2), clean the outer parts of the
filter case cover (3) and the outer parts
of the filter case (4) with a clean cloth.
Prevent any foreign matter from getting
into the inlet ducts. This could cause
severe engine damage.

◆ Unscrew and remove the eight screws

(2) that fasten the filter case cover (3).

◆ Remove the filter case cover (3).

◆ Unscrew and remove the six screws (5)

that fasten the filter cage (6).

◆ Remove the filter cage (6), together with

the air cleaner (7).

◆ Extract the air cleaner (7) from the filter

cage (6).

◆ Remove the air cleaner support (8).

CAUTION

Plug the opening of inlet ducts (9) with a
clean cloth to prevent any foreign mat­ter from entering the inlet tubes.

CLEANING

CAUTION

Take great care not to deform the air
cleaner. It is very fragile and can be asi­ly damaged.

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WARNING

During this operation, always wear goggles
which provide your eyes with 360° protec­tion. Be very careful using compressed air
jets, they can cause serious personal injury
if directed towards your body.

◆ Grasp the air cleaner and strike it repeat-

edly on a clean hard horizontal surface.

◆ If available, clean the air cleaner (7) with

a compressed air jet, directing it from the
inside of the filter towards the outside.

CAUTION

When cleaning the air cleaner, make
sure that there are no tears. If there are,
replace the air cleaner.

◆ Check the air cleaner (7) if it is damaged

replace it.

CAUTION

Always replace the components with
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Local aprilia Dealer).

CAUTION

Clean the components with a clean
cloth.

◆ Clean the outer and inner parts of the:

√ filter cage (6);
√ air cleaner support (8).

◆ Clean the inlet ducts (9) and the inner

parts of the filter case (4).

REASSEMBLY

◆ Remove the clean cloth from the inlet

ducts (9).

CAUTION

Before putting back the air cleaner sup­port (8), ensure that you have not left
the cloth or other objects inside the fil­ter case (4).

◆ Install the air cleaner support (8).

◆ Correctly reassemble the cleaned (or

new) air cleaner (7) into the filter cage (6).

CAUTION

Ensure that the filter cage (6) [together
with the air cleaner (7)] is placed cor­rectly, in such a way as to prevent non­filtered air from entering.
Premature wear of the piston rings, pis­tons and cylinders is caused by an im­properly installed filter cage (6).

◆ Correctly install filter cage (6), together

with the air cleaner (7).

◆ Screw in and tighten the six screws (5).

CAUTION

Ensure that the filter case gasket (11) is
intact.

◆ Check the filter case gasket (10) if it is

damaged replace it.

CAUTION

Always replace the components with
components of identical type (ask your
Local aprilia Dealer).

CAUTION

Before putting back the filter case cover
(3), ensure that you have not left the
cloth or other objects inside the filter
case (4).

◆ Install the filter case cover (3).

◆ Screw in and tighten the eight screws (2).

◆ Replace the fuel tank, see p. 123 (RE-

MOVING THE FUEL TANK).

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP

Carefully read p. 50 (LUBRICANTS),
p. 87 (MAINTENANCE) and p. 158 (LU­BRICANT CHART) .

WARNING

It is critical to the safe operation of your
vehicle that the proper lubricants, main­tained at the proper levels, are used.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to
an engine seizure with subsequent acci­dent, serious injury or death.

CHECKING

NOTE Place the vehicle on firm and flat

ground.

CAUTION

The engine oil level must be checked
with warm engine.

If the check is carried out with cold en­gine, the oil level may temporarily lower
below the “MIN” mark.

This is not a problem, provided that the
engine oil pressure warning light LED

” (A) does not come on, see p. 34 (IN-

“
STRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TA­BLE).

WARNING

Exhaust gases contain carbon monox­ide, which is extremely poisonous if in­haled.
Do not start the engine in closed or bad­ly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.

◆ Check the oil when the engine is warm,

having been ridden for at least 10 mi
(15 km).

NOTE If the engine is cold, warm it up

for riding, preferably on a hilly road, for ap­proximately 10 mi (15 km) before checking
the oil.

◆ Stop the engine before checking the oil,

see p. 82 (STOPPING).

WARNING

Should your vehicle overturn, it will leak
gasoline, which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may cause a fire,
which could destroy not only the vehi­cle, but also the building in which it is

located, and cause serious injuries or
even death.

◆ Keep the vehicle vertical, with the two

wheels resting on the ground.

NOTE If you attempt to check the oil with

the vehicle leaned in either direction from
the vertical, your measurement will be in­accurate.

WARNING

When warmed up, the engine contains
hot oil and the engine oil tank is warm;
therefore, while carrying out the opera­tions described here below be particu­larly careful, in order to avoid burns.

CAUTION

Use thick gloves to prevent burns.

NOTE If the engine oil tank is dirty, wipe

it with a clean cloth so that you can see the
≈MIN∆ and ≈MAX∆ marks.

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◆ Check the level of the oil in the sight

gauge (1).

MAX = maximum level.
MIN = minimum level.

The difference between ≈MAX∆ and
≈MIN∆ is about 0.53 US qt (500 cm>).

◆ The level is correct if the oil reaches ap-

prox the ≈MAX∆ mark.

WARNING

Never exceed the “MAX” mark, nor leave
the oil below the “MIN” mark, in order to
avoid serious damage to the engine.

If necessary, top up the engine oil tank:

WARNING

When warmed up, the engine contains
hot oil and the engine oil tank is warm;
therefore, while carrying out the opera­tions described here below be particu­larly careful, in order to avoid burns.

CAUTION

Use thick gloves to prevent burns.

CAUTION

Before unscrewing and removing the
filler cap (2), clean it and the area of the
tank around it with a clean cloth. Pre­vent any foreign matter from falling into
the oil tank, this could cause serious
engine damage.
Do not use any flammable solvents
such as alcohol or gasoline when wip­ing the oil tank. The oil tank is hot
enough to cause ignition of flammable
solvents.
Use only a natural fiber cloth, i.e. cot­ton. Man made fabrics such as polyes­ter, etc. could ignite.

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Unscrew and remove the filler cap (2).

CAUTION

If you use any container or funnel for
topping up, make sure that it is perfect­ly clean.
Any foreign matter getting into the oil
tank may lead to severe damage.

WARNING

Do not add any additives or other sub­stances to the engine oil.

CAUTION

When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.

◆ Top up the engine oil tank through the fill-

er neck (3), with high-quality engine oil,
see p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART).

◆ Replace and tighten the filler cap (2).

WARNING

Tighten the filler cap (2) snugly to in­sure no oil leak.

WARNING

Never ride your vehicle with low engine
oil, or with contaminated oil, or with un­approved oil. Any of these will greatly
accelerate wear of your engine, and
cause irreparable damage.

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