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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
possession of all the r equirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum
age, psychophysical ability, insurance,
state taxes, vehic le registration, n umber
plate, etc.).
Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low tra ffic and/or pri vate areas.
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The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or
psychotropic su bstanc es no tably incre ase s
the risk of accidents.
Be sure that yo u are in go od psyc hophy sical conditions and f it for driving and pay
particular attention to physical weariness
and drowsiness.
Most road accidents ar e caused by the
driver’s lack of experience.
NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
in any case, make sure that the driver has
all the requirements for driving.
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Rigorously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations.
Avoid abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for
example: rearing up on the back wheel,
speeding, etc. ), and give d ue co nside ratio n
to the road surface, visibil ity and ot her driving conditions.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control.
Avoid riding in the slipstream created by
preceding vehicles in order to increase
your speed.
Always drive with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests (or
on the ride r’s footboar ds), in the cor rect
driving posture.
Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
while driving.
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COOLER
The driver should pay attention and avoid
distractions caused by people, things and
movements (never smok e, eat, drink , read,
etc.) while driving.
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Use only the veh ic le’s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolant
levels regularly.
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
braking system and vital parts.
If necessary, have the ve hicle ins pecte d by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts an d all the de vices that
you cannot check by yourself.
Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to help them in their
work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.
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Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, direction indicators, lights and horns.
Any modification of the vehicle will result in
the invalidity of the guarantee.
Any modification of the vehicle and/or the
removal of original components can compromise vehicle performance levels and
safety or even make it illegal.
We recommend respecting all regulations
and national an d l oc al pro vi si ons regarding
the equipment of the vehicle.
In particular, avoid all modifications that increase the vehi cle’s per formance levels or
alter its original characteristics.
Never race with other vehicles.
Avoid off-road driving.
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Before starting, always wear a correctly
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
homologated, in good shape, of the right
size and that the visor is clean.
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 reducin g the risk of
being knocked down, and you will be more
protected in case of fall.
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 keep objects tha t can be dan gerous
in case of fall, for example pointed objects
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your
pockets (the same recommendations also
apply to passengers).
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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any accessory.
Avoid installing accessories that cover
horns or lights or that could impair their
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering ang le, h amper the o peratio n 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 co n tro l s, sinc e t h is can pr ol on g
reaction times during an emergency.
Large fairings and winds cre ens ass em bl ed
on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic
forces capable of comprom is ing the st ability of the vehicle while driving.
Make sure that the equipment is well fastened to the vehicle and not dangerous
during driving. Do not install electrical devices and do not modify those already existing to avoid electrical overloads, because the vehicle could suddenly stop or
there could be a dangerous current shortage in the hor n and in the l ights. aprilia
recommends the use of genuine accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).
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Be careful and moderate when loading
your luggage. Kee p any luggage loa ded as
close as possible to the centre of the vehicle and distribute the load uni formly on
both sides, in order to reduce imbalance to
the minimum. Furthermore , mak e su re tha t
the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, es pecially during long trips.
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Avoid hanging bulky, hea vy and/ or dangerous objects on the handlebars, mudguards
and forks, because the vehicle might respond more slowly in turns and its manoeuvrability could be una voidably impaired.
Do not place bags th at a re too bulky on the
vehicle sides and do not ride with the crash
helmet hanging from its string , because it
could hit people or obstacles makin g you
lose control of the vehicle.
Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly secured to the vehicle.
Do not carry bags which protrude too m uch
from the luggage rack or which cover the
lights, horn or indicators.
Do not carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggage rack .
Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
for each side-bag.
When the vehicle is overlo ade d, its s tabili ty
and its manoeuvrability can be compromised.
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1) Left fair ing
2) Engine oil tank cap
3) Steering damper
4) Headlight
5) Front part of the fairing
7) Left rear-view mirror
8) Left side cover
9) Rider saddle
10) Battery
11) Main fuse carrier (30 A)
6) Clutch fluid reservoir
12) Glove/tool kit compa rtment
lock
13) Drive chain
14) Rear fork
15) Rider left footrest
16) Side stand
17) Shifting lever
18) Engine oil filter
19) Engine oil tank
20) Engine oil level
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1) Rear shock absorber
2) Rear light
3) Glove/tool kit compartment
4) Glove/tool kit compartment
cover
5) Electronic unit
6) Right side cover
7) Fuel tank
8) Coolant expansion tank
cap
9) Fuel tank plug
10) Air cleaner
11) Right rear-view mirror
12) Front brake fluid tank
13) Secondary fuse carrier
(15 A)
14) Horn
15) Expansion tank
16) Rear brake fluid tank
17) Lower fairing
18) Rear brake pump
19) Rear brake control lever
20) Rider right footrest
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1) Ignition switch/steering lock (
2) Cold start lever (
3) Dimmer switch (
4) Direction indicator switch (c )
5) Horn push button (
6) Light switch (
7) High beam signaller push button (a ) LAP push button (multifunction)
e)
b - a )
f )
o - p - •) (not provided for
n - m - s )
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8) Clutch lever
9) Instruments and indicators
10) Front brake lever
11) Throttle grip
12) Start push button (
13) Engine stop switch (
r)
n - m)
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1) Green direction indicator warning light (
2) Blue high beam warning light (
3) Revolution counter
4) Programmable red line warning light LED ( max )
5) Amber low fuel warning light (
6) Amber “side stand down” warning light ( \ )
a )
g)
c )
7) Right multifunction digital display (coolant temperature - clock
- battery voltage - chronometer - diagnostic)
8) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED (
9) Green neutral indicator warning light (q )
10) Multifuncti on co mp uter programming push buttons
11) Left multifunction digital display (speedometer - odometer)
j )
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Description Function
Direction indicator warning light
High beam warning light
Revolution counter rpm
Programmable red line
warning light LED max
Low fuel warning light
Side stand down warning light
Engine oil pressure
warning light LED j
Neutral indicator warning light
c Blinks when the direction indicators are on.
a Comes on when the high beam bulbs are on or when the headlight signaller is operat ed.
Indicates the number of re vol ut ions of the engine per minute .
a
Blinks when the max. rpm set by the user is reached, see p. 20 [SETTING THE RED LINE
THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)].
It comes on when the engine max. rpm thr eshold setting is confirm ed, see p. 20 [SETTING THE
RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)] and whenever the ignition key is rotated
to position “
Comes on when the quan t ity of fuel le ft i n the t ank is about 4.5 ± 1 L.
g
In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 30 (FUEL).
Comes on when the side stand is down.
\
Comes on, whenever the ignition sw itch is brou ght to posi tion “n”, thus tes ting the corr ect operation of the LED.
If the light LED does not come on in th is phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
a
gine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient.
In this case, stop the engine imm edi at el y and contact an
q Comes on when the gear is in neutral.
CAUTION
Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 49 (RUNNINGIN).
n”, for about three seconds , see p. 18 ( MULTIFUNCTION COM P UTER).
CAUTION
If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “
ring the normal op eration of the eng ine, this m eans th at the e n-
APRILIA Official Dealer.
” comes on d u-
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Description Function
Multifunction
digital display
(left side)
Speedometer
(km/h - MPH )
Odometer (km - mi) Indicates the partial or total number of kilometres or miles covered.
Indicates the instantaneous, average or maximum driving speed (in kilometres or
miles) according to the preset tin g , s ee p . 1 8 ( MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
Indicates the tempera ture of the coo lant in th e engi ne, see p. 18 (MUL TIFUN CTION COMPUTER).
If a temperature o f 115 ÷ 120 °C (239 ÷ 248 °F) is indicated, st op the engine
and check the coolan t level, see p. 36 (COOLANT) .
a
CAUTION
pendently of the coolant temperature and in this case the tempera-
Coolant
temperature
(°C / °F)
ture would increase further.
If the writing “
h
3000 rpm for approximately two minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate regularly in the system; then press the engine stop switch to position “
m “ and check the coolant level, see p. 36 (COOLANT).
If the writing “
Multifunction
digital display
(right side)
Clock
Battery voltage
V BATT
Chronometer
cked, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
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CAUTION
riously damaged.
Indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
Indicates the battery voltage, see p. 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
Indicates the various timings according to the presetting, see p. 18 (MULTI-
FUNCTION COMPUTER).
Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position “n”, the writing “HIL” ” is displ ayed for
about three seconds.
Diagnostics
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CAUTION
ed an anomaly. In many cases, the engine keeps running with reduced performance
levels; immediately contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Do not turn the ignition switch to position
“m”, since the cooling fans would stop in de-
///” is displayed, stop the vehic le and le t the engi ne run at
///” is still displayed after the coolant level has been che-
If the maximum allo we d te mperature (120°C 248 °F) is exceeded, the engine may be se-
If the writing “HIL” is displayed during the normal operatio n
of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detect-
To altern ate the
data displayed,
see p. 18
(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
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When the ignition key (1) is rota ted to p osi tion “n”, the following warning lights come
on on the dashboard:
– red line warning light LED “max” (2).
– red engine oil pressure warning light
LED (
j) (3), which remains on until the
engine starts.
The pointer (4) of the revolution counter
shifts to the maximu m value (rpm) set by
the user. After about three seconds the red
line warning light LED “max” (2) goes off;
the pointer (4) of the revolution counter returns to its initial position. In this way the
component operation is tested.
aCAUTION
After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 7500 km (4687 mi), the
writing “SERVICE” (5) appears on the right display. In this case contact an
APRILIA Official Dealer, who will carry
out the operations indicated in the regu-
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lar service intervals chart, see p. 52-53
(REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
CHART). To make the writing “SERVI-
CE” disappear, press the “LAP” pu sh
button (6) and then the push but ton
and keep them pressed for about 5 seconds.
With the ig ni ti on k ey ( 1) in p os it i o n
standard settings o n the dashb oard are the
following:
Right display: Clock (7), coolant temperature in °C (8).
Left display: Instantaneous speed in km/h
(9), trip 1 (trip odometer) (10), total kilometres/miles odometer (11).
Upon installati on of the battery or of the
30A main fuses:
– The revolution counte r point er (4) m akes
12 clockwise clicks , thus checking the
operation of the revolution counter its elf .
– The instantaneous, maximum and aver-
age speed function is set in “km/h”.
R
“n” the
– The coolant temperature is set in °C.
– The digital clock is set to zero.
– The red line is s et at 60 00 rpm, indic ated
by the coming on of the red line warning
light LED “max ” (red) (2).
NOTE If necessary, carry out the appro-
priate adjustments.
SEGMENT OPERATION CHECK
◆
Press the push buttons A and B at the
same time.
◆
Rotate the ignition key (1) from position
“
m” to position “n”.
All the segments will remain on unt il the
push buttons
SWITCHING FROM km TO mi (from
km/h to MPH) AND VICEVERSA (LEFT
DISPLAY)
◆
Press the push button A until, after
about 5 seconds, all the writings (12) on
the left display start blinkin g.
◆
Release the push button A.
A and B are released.
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Press the push button B to change the
unit of measurement from “km” to “mi”
(from “km / h” to “MPH”) and vice versa.
◆
To confirm the setting, press the push
A for about 5 seconds.
button
SETTING THE INSTANTANEOUS, MAXIMUM AND AVERAGE SPEED (LEFT DISPLAY)
NOTE Two seconds aft er t he ve hicle ha s
started moving, the instantaneous s pee d i s
automatically shown on the display, even if
a different function is set.
When the igni t i on k ey i s ro t at ed t o po si tio n
n”, the instantaneous speed (13) and the
“
partial number of kilometres/miles covered
(trip 1) (10) appear on the left display.
Resetting “trip 1” (10): with the odometer
set on the instantaneous speed function,
press the push button
onds.
R for about 2 sec-
◆
To display the maximum speed (14) and
the distance “trip 1” (10), press the push
B for about 1 second.
button
The writing “V max” (15), the maximum
speed (14) and the distance “trip 1” (10)
are displayed.
Resetting the maximum speed (14): with
the odometer set on the “V max” function,
press the push button
onds.
R for about 2 sec-
NOTE The measurement of the maxi-
mum speed is relevant to the distance covered from the la s t s et tin g to zero fo the m ax imum speed itself. The distance “trip 1” (10)
shown on the display indicates the number
of kilometres/miles covered from the last setting to zero.
◆
To display the average speed (16) and
the distance “trip 2” (17), press the push
B again for about 1 second.
button
The writin g “AVS” (18), the average speed
(16) and the distance “trip 2” (17) are displayed.
Resetting the average speed (16) and the
distance “trip 2 ” (1 7): w ith t he od om ete r s et
on the “AVS” function, press the push but-
R for about 1 second.
ton
NOTE The measurement of the average
speed is relevant to th e distance “trip 2 ”
(odometer).
The distance “trip 2 ” (1 7) s ho w n on the di splay indicates the number of kil ometres/miles covered from the last setting to
zero.
If more than 1000 km (625 mi) are covered
without setting “trip 2” to zero, the value of
the average speed will be wrong.
◆
To display the instantaneous speed (13)
and the distance “trip 1” (10), press the
push button
B again.
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SETTING THE RED LINE THRE SHOLD
(WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)
When the maximum rpm set is exceeded, the red line warning light LE D “
(2) positioned on the dashboard starts
blinking.
If the push button
than one second, the pointer of the revolution counter (4) shifts to the red line value
set for 3 seconds, after which it returns to
its initial positio n.
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C is pressed for less
max”
For the setting:
◆
Press the push button C, release it and
press it again within 3 seconds.
The pointer (4) moves increasing the value by 1000 rpm at each click, as long as
C is kept pressed; when it has reached
the maximum value, it starts again from
the beginning.
◆
Press the push button C until the desired rpm value has been set.
◆
If the push button C is rel eased an d then
pressed again within 3 s econ ds, in termittently, the po inter (4) moves incr easing
the value by 100 rpm at eac h cl ic k; wh en
it has reached the maxi mum value, it
starts again from the beginning.
NOTE It is not possi ble to set the red line
at values lower than 2000 rpm or higher
than 12000 rpm.
aCAUTION
Never exceed the recommended rpm,
see p. 49 (RUNNING-IN).
◆
To confirm, release the push button C.
After 3 seconds, the red line threshold
setting is stored.
NOTE The setting is co nfirmed by the
coming on of the red l ine w ar nin g l ig ht LED
max” (2).
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MULTIFUNCTION (RIGHT DISPLAY)
The right display (multifunction) includes
the coolant te mperature in °C (°F) (8) and
the digital clock (7) as standard settings.
NOTE When the engine is cold, the writ-
×” blinks.
ing “
By pressing the push button
ing functions can be obtained in sequence:
D, the follow-
temperature in °C and digital clock
Standard setting :
D
Battery voltage (V BATT)
D
Hour setting
D
Minute setting
D
°C or °F setting
STANDARD SETTING:
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
AND DIGITAL CLOCK
The coolant temperature value (8) is
shown in the upper pa rt of the r ight di splay .
It is possible to switch from °C to °F and
viceversa, see p. 22 (SETTING °C OR °F).
– When the temperature is below 35°C
(95°F), the writing “
the right display.
– When the temp erature is over 115°C
(239°F), the value ( 8) bli nks on th e right
display, even if a function different from
the standard setting has been set.
– When the temp erature is over 130°C
(266°F), the writin g “///” (8) appears
on the right display.
×” (8) blinks on
aCAUTION
If the writing “///” is displayed with a
temperature below 130°C (266°F), there
may be a failure of the electric circuit. In
this case, contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Thermometer range on the display:
35 – 130°C (95 – 266 °F).
The digital clock (7) appe ars in the lowe r
part of the right display.
To set or modify hour and minutes, see p.
22 (SETTING THE HOUR) and (SETTING
THE MINUTES).
BATTERY VOLTAGE - VBATT
◆
If the push butt on D is pressed once , the
battery voltage expre ssed in vo lt (19) appears in the lower part of the right display, while the coolant temperature (8)
is displayed in the upper part.
The writing “V BATT” (20) is displayed.
The recharge circuit functions correctly
if at 4000 rpm the battery volt age with
low beam on is included between 13
and 15 V.
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SETTING THE HOUR
◆
When the push button D is pressed for
the second time, the hour segments (21)
start blinking in the lower part of the right
display (digital clock).
◆
To modify the hour setting, press the
“LAP” push button (6) on the left part of
the handlebar.
◆
To confirm the hour setting, press the
push button D.
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SETTING THE MINUTES
◆
When the push button D is pressed for
the third time, the minute segments (22)
start blinking in the lower part of the right
display (digital clock).
◆
To modify the minute setting, press the
“LAP” push button (6) on the left part of
the handlebar.
◆
To confirm the minute setting, press the
push button D.
SETTING °C OR °F
◆
When the push button D is pressed for
the fourth time, the segm ents o f the c oolant temperature in °C or °F (8) start
blinking in the upper part of the display.
◆
To modify from °C to °F setting, or vice
versa, press the “LAP” push button (6)
on the left part of the handlebar.
◆
To confirm the setting, press the push
button D.
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CHRONOMETER (RIGHT DISPLAY)
The chrono meter makes it po ssible to
measure the time per lap with the vehicle
on a racetrack and to store the data, in
such a way as to be able to consult them
successively.
When the “CHRONOMETER” function has
been selected, it is not possible to recall
the following functions:
– Maximum speed “V max”
– Average speed “AVS”
– Distance “trip 2”.
◆
To operate the chronometer, press the
“LAP” push button (6) and , within 0.7
seconds, the push button
◆
To start timing, press the “LAP” push
button (6) and release it immediately.
◆
To store the time acquired, press the
“LAP” push button (6).
D.
The “LAP” push button (6) is not enabled
for 10 seconds and the last time stored
(23) is shown on the display.
After which, the chronometer with the current timing (24) is displayed, starting from
10 seconds.
◆
To display the first time stored (25),
press the push button
◆
To be able to see the stored times in sequence, press the “LAP” push button (6).
The writings
(26) are displayed.
◆
To start timing again , press the p ush bu t-
B.
ton
/, / , /, / , etc.
B.
NOTE It is possible to store max. 40
times, after which the “LAP” push button
(6) is not effective any longer.
◆
To set the memory to zero, press the
push button
ton (6) at the same time for 2 seconds.
A and the “LAP” push but-
◆
To leave the chronometer fun ction, pres s
the “LAP” push button (6) and the push
D.
button
The coolant temperature (8) and the digital
clock (7) appear on the right display (multifunction).
NOTE When the engine is cold, the writ-
×” is displayed.
ing “
DIAGNOSTICS
Whenever the ignition switch is turned to
position “
played for about three seconds.
n”, the writing “(),” is dis-
a CAUTION
If the writing “(),” is displayed during
the normal operation of the engine, this
means that the electronic unit has detected an anom aly. In many cases, the
engine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately contact
an APRILIA Official Deal er.
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NOTE The electrical parts work only wh en the igniti on switch i s
in position “
1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (
The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.
2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (
To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to
indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right.
To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch.
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n”.
f )
c )
3) DIMMER SWITCH (
When the light switch is in position “o”: if the dimmer switch
is in position “
b”, the low beam comes on.
sition “
4) HEADLIGHT SWI TC H (
(not provided in the
When the light switch is in position “•”, the lights are off; when the
switch is in position “
light are on; when the switch is in position “
the dashboard light and the low beam are on.
The high beam can be operated by means of the dimmer switch.
5) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLER PUSH BUTTON (a) /
LAP (multifunction)
b - a )
a”, the high beam comes on, while if i t is in po -
o - p -
version)
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•
p”, the parking lights and the d ashboard
o”, the parking lights,
NOTE For the setting of the functions, see p. 18 (MULTI-
FUNCTION COMPUTER).
This push button makes it possible to use the high beam sig-
naller in case of danger or emerg ency, or displays the various
preset functions on the right multifunction display:
– hour and minutes;
– coolant temperature (°C or °F);
– chronometer.
The high beam bli nking is operated by pressing the pus h
button, independently of the position of the light switch (
p - •).
NOTE To disconnect t he high beam blinking, release the
push button.
6) COLD START LEVER (
The starter for the c old start of the eng ine is op erated by rota ting the lever “
To disconnect the starter , m ove the lev er “e” to its in itial p osi tion.
e” downwards.
e)
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NOTE The electrical par ts work o nly when th e ignit ion switch is
in position “n”.
1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (
n - m)
a WARNING
Do not operate the engine stop switch “n - m” in running
conditions.
This is a safety or emergency switch.
With the switch in position “
gine; the engine can be sto ppe d by movi ng the swi tch to posi -
m”.
tion “
n”, it is possible to start the en-
aCAUTION
With stopped engine and ignition switch in position “n”,
the battery may discharge.
When the vehicle has come to rest, after stopping the engine, move the ignition switch to position “
2) START PUSH BUTTON (
When the start push button “
the engine run. For the starting, see p. 43 (STARTING).
r)
r” is pressed, the starter makes
m”.
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Position Function
Key
removal
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The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the
upper plate of the steering column.
NOTE The key operates the ig nition
switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock and
the glove/tool kit compartment lock.
Two keys are supplied t ogether with the
vehicle (one spare key).
NOTE Do not keep the sp are ke y on the
vehicle.
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a WARNING
Never turn the key to position “s” in
running conditions, in order to avoid losing control of the vehicle.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
◆
Rotate the handlebar to the left of approximately 10°.
◆
Turn the key to position “m”.
◆
Press the key and rotat e it to po sition “s”.
◆
Extract the key.
s
Steering
lock
m
n
The steering is
locked.
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.
It is possible to
remove the
key.
It is possible to
remove the
key.
It is not possible to
remove the
key.
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◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Introduce the key (1) in the lock.
◆
Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise, raise
and withdraw the glove/tool kit compartment cover (2) from behind.
A useful compartment is available under
the glove / tool kit compartment cover; to
reach it, it is sufficient to release and remove the flap (3).
NOTE Before lowering and locking the
glove/tool kit compartment cover (2), make
sure that you have not left the key in the
glove/tool kit compartment.
To lock the glove/tool kit compartment cover (2), proceed as follows:
◆
Introduce the lower front projections under the relevant recesses on the rear
part of the fairing.
◆
Position the glove/tool kit compartment
cover on its seat and press it, thus
making the lock snap shut.
a WARNING
Before leaving, make sure that the glove/tool kit compartment cover (2 ) is properly locked.
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The glove/tool kit comp artment is positioned under the gl ove/tool kit c ompartment
cover; to rea c h it:
◆
Remove the glove/tool kit compartment
cover, see p. 27 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING
THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER).
The tool kit (1) includes:
– 3, 4, 5, 6 mm bent hexagon spa nners
(2);
– 8-10 mm double fork spanner (3);
– 11-13 mm double fork spanner (4);
– 22 mm simple box spanner (5);
– 32 mm simple box spanner (6);
– extension for simple box spanners (7);
– 6-7 mm double socket spanner (8);
– 8-10 mm double socket spanner (9);
– 16 mm socket spanner for spark plug
(10);
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The vehicle comes with the fol lowing usefu l
accessories:
–“RACING” central unit;
–“RACING” suction kit;
–“RACING” exhaust silencer;
– vehicle covering cloth.
NOTE When the above mentioned “RA-
CING” accessories are installed, it is forbidden to use the vehicle on roads; only
use on racetracks is allowed.
– double-ended, cross-/cut-headed
screwdriver (11);
– tool case (12).
Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.
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To perform some specific operat ions, it is
advisable to use the following special tools.
Tool Operations Page
Rear support
stand (1).
Fuel tank
support rod (2).
Engine oil and engine oil
filter change.
Rear wheel disassembly.
Drive chain adjustment.
Removal of the lower
fairing.
To support the fuel tan k in
raised positi on. 66
56
62
64
67
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To perform some specific operations, it is
advisable to use the following special tools
(to be requested to an aprilia Official Dealer):
Tool Operations Page
Front suppor t
stand (3).
Front wheel disassembly. 58
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The number-pl at e extension (4) can be
used when the road surfac e is we t, in f act it
reduces the reach of the water spray caused by the rear wheel.
NOTE The number-plate extension (4) is
supplied as standard component in the
countries where this is required for the homologation.
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&5%,
a WARNING
The fuel used for internal combustion
engines is extremely inflammable and
in particular conditions it can become
explosive.
It is important to carry out the refuelling
and the maintena nce operations in a
well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
Do not smoke while refuelling or near
fuel vapours, in any case av oid any contact with naked flames, sparks and any
other heat source to prevent the fuel
from catching fire or from exploding.
Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of
the fuel filler, as it could catc h fire whe n
getting in contact with the red-ho t surfaces of the engine.
In case some fuel has accidentally been
spilt, make sure that the area ha s completely dried and before starting the
vehicle verify that there is no f uel inside
the fuel filler neck.
Since petrol expands under the heat of
the sun and due to the effects of su n radiation, never fill the tank to the brim.
Screw the plug up carefully after refuelling. Avoid any contact of the fuel with
the skin and the inhalation of vapours;
do not swallow fuel or pour it from a receptacle into another by means of a tube.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade unleaded petrol,
min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85
(N.O.M.M.).
To refuel, proceed as follows:
◆
Raise the flap (1).
◆
Insert the key (2) in the tank plug lock
(3).
◆
Turn the key clockwise, pull and open
the fuel flap.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 20
TANK RESERVE: 4.5 ± 1 L
L
aCAUTION
Do not put additives or other substances into the fuel.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
aWARNING
Do not fill the tank completely; the maximum fuel level must remain below the
lower edge of the filler neck (se e figure).
◆
Refuel.
After refuelling:
NOTE The cap can be cl os ed onl y w h en
the key (2) is inserted.
◆
With insert ed key (2), close the cap b y
pressing it.
a WARNING
Make sure that the cap is properly
closed.
◆
Withdraw the key (2).
◆
Close the flap (1).
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NOTE This vehicle is provided with front
and rear disc brakes, with separate hydraulic circuits.
The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.
a WARNING
Sudden resista nce or clearance p roblems on the brake lever may be due t o
troubles in the hydraulic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the braking system and
in case you are not able to carry out the
usual checking oper ations, contact
your APRILIA Official Dealer.
Make sure that the brake discs are neither oily nor greasy, especially after
maintenance or checking operations.
Check that the brake cables are neither
twisted nor worn out.
Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.
In case maintenance operations are to
be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
is advisable to use latex gloves.
a WARNING
If the brake fluid gets in contact with th e
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations.
Carefully wash the parts of your body
that get in contact with the liquid.
Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid gets in contact with your eyes.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
When using the bra ke fluid, take care
not to spill it on the plastic or painted
parts, since it can damage them.
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The brakes are the parts t hat most ensure your safety and for this reason
they must always be perfectly working;
check them before every trip.
A dirty disc soils the pads, with consequent reduction of the braking efficiency. Dirty pads must be replaced, while
dirty discs must be cleaned with a highquality degreaser.
The brake fluid must be changed every
two years by an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Use brake fluid of the type specified in
the lubricant chart, see p. 95 (LUBRICANT CHART).
NOTE This vehicle is provided with front
and rear hydraulic disc brakes.
The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.
When the disc pads wear out, the level of
the fluid decreases to automatically compensate for their wear.
The front brake reservoir is position ed on
the right part of the handlebar, near the
front brake lever coupling.
The rear brake reservoi r is positioned under the right fairing; to reach it, remove the
right fairing, see p. 65 (REMOVING THE
SIDE FAIRINGS).
Before departure, check the brak e fluid level in the reservoirs, see p. 32 (FRONT
BRAKE), p. 33 (REAR BRAKE), and the
wear of the pads, see p. 71 (CHECKING
THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).
Have the brak e fluid changed every two
years by an aprilia Official Dealer.
aWARNING
Do not use the vehicl e if the braking
system leaks fluid.
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CHECKING
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.
◆
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the “MIN” mark.
MIN = minimum level
MAX= maximum level
If the fluid does not rea ch at least the “MIN”
mark:
aCAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progres sively to
compensate for their wear.
◆
Check the brake pad wear, see p. 67
(CHECKING THE BR AKE PAD WEAR)
and the disc wear.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need replacing, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 31 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
a CAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the ta nk.
Do not operate the front brake lever if
the screws (1) are loose or, most important, if the brake fluid tank cover has
been removed.
◆
Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake
reservoir (2) by means of a short, crossheaded screwdriver.
aWAR NING
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 tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
◆
Raise and rem ov e the cov er (3 ) to ge t her
with the screws (1) and the gasket (4).
CAUTION
In order not to spill the brake fluid while
topping up, do not shake the vehicle.
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
◆
Fill the tank (2) with brake fluid, see p. 95
(LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching
the correct level between the “MIN” and
“MAX” marks.
aCAUTION
When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.
It is advisable to top up until reaching
the “MAX” level only with new pads.
Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn
out pads, since t his will cause a fluid
outflow when the pads are changed.
Check the braking efficiency.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever or reduced efficiency of the braking system, con tact an APRILIA Official
Dealer, sinc e it may be necessary to
bleed the system.
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CHECKING
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Make sure that the brake fluid contained
in the reservoir exceeds the “MIN” mark,
by checking through the appropriate slot
on the right fairing.
MIN = minimum level
MAX= maximum level
If the fluid does not reach at leas t the “MIN”
mark:
a CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid de creases progressi vely to
compensate for their wear.
◆
Check the brake pad wear, see p. 71
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)
and the disc wear.
If the pads and/or th e disc do not need
replacing, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 31 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations).
◆
Remove the right fairing, see p. 67 (REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
aCAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank.
Do not operate the rear brake lever if th e
brake fluid tank plug is loose or has
been removed.
◆
Unscrew the screw (1) completely.
◆
Slightly move the whole reservoir (2) outwards.
a W ARNING
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 tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
◆
Unscrew and remove the plug (3).
a CAUTION
In order not to spill the brake fluid while
topping up, keep the fluid in the tank
parallel to the tank rim (in horizontal position).
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
◆
Remove the gasket (4).
◆
Top up the reservoir (2) by adding brake
fluid, see p. 90 (LUBRICANT CHART),
until reaching the cor rect level included
between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
a CAUTION
It is advisable to top up until reaching
the “MAX” level only with new pads.
Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn
out pads, since this will cause a fluid
outflow when the pads are changed.
Check the braking efficiency.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever or reduced efficiency of the braking system, cont act an APRILIA Official
Dealer, since it may be necessary to
bleed the system.
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TIONS
NOTE This vehicle is provided with hy-
draulic clutch control.
aCAUTION
Sudden resistance or clearance problems on the clutch lever may be due to
troubles in the hydraulic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the system and in case
you are not able to c arry out the usual
checking operatio ns, contact your
APRILIA Official Dealer.
Make sure that th e cable is neither
twisted nor worn out.
Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.
When using the clutch fluid, take care
not to spill it on the plastic and painted
parts, since it damages them.
The clutch control fluid must be
changed ev ery two years by an APRILIA
Official Dealer.
Use clutch fluid of the type specified in
the lubricant chart, see p. 95 (LUBRICANT CHART).
aWAR NING
In case maintenance operations are to
be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
is advisable to use latex gloves.
If the clutch fluid gets in co ntact with
the skin or the eyes , it can cause serious irritations.
Carefully wash the parts of your body
that get in contact with the liquid.
Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid gets in contact with your eyes.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE CLUTCH
FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
The clutch fluid reser voir is positioned on
the left part of the handlebar, near the
clutch control lever coupling.
Before departure, check the fluid level in
the tank, see p. 35 (CLUTCH); have it
changed by an aprilia Offic ial D ealer every
two years.
aCAUTION
Do not use the vehicle if you notice fluid
leakages from the clutch control system.
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NOTE The engine is provided with an hy-
draulic control clutch, aided by the PPC
(Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusive patented system, which avoids the bo uncing
of the rear wheel.
CHECKING
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Turn the handlebar completely rightwards.
◆
Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the “MIN” mark.
MIN = minimum level
MAX= maximum level
◆
If the fluid does not reach the “MIN”
mark, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 34 (CLUTCH FLUI D -
recommendations).
aCAUTION
The fluid may flow out.
Do not operate the clutch control lever
if the reservoir plug is loose or has been
removed.
a W ARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid i s hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
◆
Unscrew and remove the plug (1).
aCAUTION
Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to
spill fluid while topping up.
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
◆
Remove the gasket (2).
◆
Top up the reservoir (3) by adding clutch
fluid, see p. 95 (LUBRICANT CHART),
until reaching the correct leve l included
between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
a CAUTION
Do not exceed the “MAX” mark while
topping up.
Check the clutch efficiency.
If the stroke of the clutch control lever
is excessive or if the clutch system is
not efficient, contact your APRILIA Official Dealer, since i t may b e nece ssary to
bleed the system.
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aCAUTION
Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is
below the minimum prescribed level
(LOW).
Before departure, check the coolant level,
see p. 37 (CHECKING AND TOPPING
UP); have the coolant changed every two
years: for this operation, contact an aprilia
Official Dealer.
a W ARNING
The coolan t is nox ious: do not swal low
it; if the coolant gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations.
If the coolant gets in contact with your
skin or eyes, rinse with plenty of water
and consult a doctor. If it is swallowed,
induce vomit, rinse mouth and throat
with plenty of water and consult a doctor without delay.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF TH E CLUTCH
FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
Be careful not to spil l the coola nt o n th e
red-hot parts of the engine: it may catch
fire and send out invisible flames.
In case maint enance opera tions are to
be performed, it is advisable to use latex gloves.
a CAUTION
Have the coolant changed by an APRILIA
Official Dealer.
The coola nt is m ade up of 50% wa ter an d
50% antifreeze.
This mixture is ideal for most running temperatures and ensures good protection
against corrosion.
It is advisable to keep the same mix ture
also in the hot season, since in this way
losses due to evaporation are reduc ed 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°,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if
necessary increase the antifreeze concentration (up to maximum 60%).
For the cooling solution use distilled water,
in order not to damage the engine.
aWARNING
Do not remove the expansion tank plug
(1) when the e ngine is hot, si nce the
coolant is un der pressure and its temperature is high.
If it gets in contact with the skin or with
clothes it may cause severe burns
and/or damage.
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aWAR NING
Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank with cold engine.
◆
Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Turn the handleba r com ple tel y le ftw ard s.
◆
Make sure that the coolant contained in
the expansion tank (2) i s inclu ded b etween the “FULL” and “LOW” marks, by
checking through the appropriate slot on
the right fairing.
FULL = maximum level
LOW = minimum level
If not, proceed as follows:
◆
Unscrew and remove the cap (1).
aWARNING
The coolan t is nox ious: do not sw allow
it; if the coolant gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations.
Do not use your fingers or any othe r object to check if there is enough coolant.
aCAUTION
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
◆
Top up the expansion tank by adding
coolant, see p. 95 (LUBRICANT
CHART), until th is almost reaches t he
“FULL” level. Do not exceed this level,
otherwise the coolant will flow out while
the engine is running.
◆
Put back the filling cap (1).
a CAUTION
In case of excessive consumpti on of
coolant and in case the tank remains
empty, make sure that there are no
leaks in the circuit.
Have it repaired by an APRILIA Official
Dealer.
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This vehicle i s provid ed with tub eless ty res.
aWARNING
Periodicall y check the tyre infl ation
pressure at room tem p eratu r e, s ee p. 9 2
(TECHNICAL DATA).
If the tyres are hot, the measurement is
not correct.
Carry out the measurement especially
before and after long rides.
If the inflation pressure is too high, the
ground unevenness cannot be dampened and is therefore transmitted to the
handlebar, thus compromising the driving comfort and reducing the roa d holding during turns.
If, on the contrary, the in flation pressu re
is too low, the tyre sides (1) are under
greater stress and the tyre itself may
slip on the rim or it may become loose,
with consequent loss of control of the
vehicle.
In case of sudden braking the tyres
could even come off the rims.
Further, the veh icle could skid whi le
turning.
aWARNING
Check the surface and the wear of the
tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can
impair both the grip and the controllability of the vehicle.
Some types of tyres homologated for
this vehicle are provided with wear indicators.
There are several kinds of wear indicators.
For more infor mation on ho w to check
the wear, contact your Dealer.
Visually check if the tyres are worn and
in this case have them changed.
Change the tyre when it is worn out or
in case of puncture on the tread side, if
the puncture is larger than 5 mm.
After repairing a tyre, have the wheels
balanced.
aWARNING
The tyres must be replaced with other
tyres of the type and model recommended by the manufacturer, see p. 92
(TECHNICAL DATA); the use o f tyres
different f rom th os e pr e s cri b e d ma y ad versely affect the manoeuvra bility of the
vehicle.
Do not install tyres with air tube on rims
for tubeless tyres and viceversa.
Make sure that the inflation valves (2)
always have their sealing caps on, to
prevent the tyre s from suddenly going
flat. Change, repair, maintenance and
balancing operations are very important
and therefore they must be performed
by qualified tech nicians with app ropriate tools.
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aWARNING
For this reason, it is advis able to have
the above mentioned o perati ons c arried
out by an APRILIA Official Dealer or by a
qualified tyre repairer.
If the tyres are new, they may still be
covered with a slippery film: drive carefully for the first miles. Do not oil the
tyres with unsuitable fluids. If the tyres
are old, even if not completely worn out,
they may become hard and may not ensure good road holding.
In this case, replace them.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3)
front and rear.................................. 2 mm
and in any case no t less tha n prescrib ed by
the regulations in force in the country
where the vehicle is used.
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aWARNING
Engine oil can cause ser io us d ama ge to
the skin if handled every day and for
long periods. Wash your hands carefully after using the oil.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Put it in a sealed container and take it to
the filling station where yo u us uall y bu y
it or to an oil salvage center.
In case any maintenance operation has
to be carried out, it is advisable t o use
latex gloves.
aCAUTION
If the engine oil pressure warning light
j” comes on during the normal
LED “
operation of the engine, this means that
the engine oil pressure in the circuit is
insufficient. In this case, stop the engine immediately and contac t an APRILIA
Official Dealer.
In this case, check the engine oil level,
see p. 55 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL AND TOPPING UP); if the level
isn't correct, stop the engine imm ediately and contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
a CAUTION
Proceed with care.
Do not spill the oil!
Take care no t t o sm e ar a ny c o mp o nen t ,
the area in which you are working and
the surrounding area. Carefully remove
any trace of oil.
In case of leakages or malfunctions,
contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Periodically check the engine oil level, see
p. 55 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).
For the engine oil change, see p. 52-53
(REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
CHART) and p. 56 (CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER).
NOTE Use high-quality 15W-50 oil, see
p. 95 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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The control levers are positioned ergonomically during the assembly of the vehicle. If necessary, it is possible to adjust
the position of the levers.
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Partially unscrew the screw (1).
◆
Rotate the eccentric (2) in order to find
the optimal position of the pedal (3).
◆
Tighten the screw (1) and m ake sure that
the eccentric is stable in its position.
NOTE If it is necessary to further adjust
the gear lever, contact an aprilia Official
Dealer.
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The brake control lever is positioned ergonomically during the assembly of the vehicle.
If necessary, it is possible to adjust the
brake control lever clearance:
◆
Remove the lower fair ing , se e p. 67 (REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING).
◆
Loosen the lock nut (4).
◆
Unscrew the pump control rod (5) to ensure a minimum clearance of 0.5 - 1 mm
between the rod and the pump piston.
aCAUTION
Make sure that there is a certain idle
stroke in the movement of the lever (6),
to prevent the brake from remaining applied and the conse que nt un time ly we ar
of the braking elements.
Lever (6) idle stroke: 4 mm (mea sured at
the lever end).
◆
Lock the pump control rod (5) by means
of the lock nut (4).
aCAUTION
After the adjustment, make sure that the
wheel rotates freely with released
brake. Check the braking efficiency.
If necessary, contact an APRILIA Official
Dealer.
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It is possible to adjust the distance between the lever (1) end and the grip (2), by
rotating the adjuster (3).
The position s “1” and “4” correspond to an
approximate di stance of 105 and 75 m m,
respectively, between the lever end and
the grip.
The positi ons “2” and “3” correspond to intermediate distances.
◆
★ Push the control lever (1) forward and
rotate the adjuster (3) until the desired
number is positioned in correspondence
with the reference arrow.
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aWARNING
Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited.
Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:
– the removal or rendering inoperative by
any person, other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or replacement, of
any device or element of desi gn 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; and
– the use of the vehicle after such device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
Check the exhaust silencer and the silencer pipes, making sure that there are neither signs of rust, nor holes and that the
exhaust system works effe ctively.
If the noise produced b y the exhaust system increases, immediately contact your
aprilia Official Dealer.
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aWARNING
Before depar ture, always carry ou t a
preliminary checking of the vehicle to
make sure that it functions correctly
and safely, see beside (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS). The nonperformance of these checking operations can cause sever e personal injuries or damages to the vehic le.
Do not hesitate to consult your APRILIA
Official Dealer in case there is something you do not understand about the
functioning of some controls or in case
you suspect or disco ver some irregu larities.
It does not take long to carry ou t a
check-up and this operation ensures
you much more safety.
NOTE This vehicle is se t so that any
anomaly can be detected in real time and
stored by the electronic unit .
aCAUTION
If the writing “(),” is displayed during
the normal operation of the engine, this
means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly.
In many cases, th e engine keeps running with reduced performance levels;
immediately contact an APRILIA Offici al
Dealer.
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Component Check
Front and rear disc
brakes
Accelerator Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to
Engine oil Check and/or top up if necessary.
Wheel/tyres Check the ty re su rface , the infl ation press ure , wea r and tea r
Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly. Lubricate the articulations
Clutch Check the operation of the clutch, the idle stroke of the control
Steering Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any cle-
Side stand Make sure that it operates correctly. Make sure that when the
Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.
Drive chain Check the slack.
Fuel tank Check the level and r efuel if neces sary. Check the c ircuit for
Coolant The coolant leve l in the expa nsion tank m ust be in cluded
Engine stop switch
n - m)
(
Lights, warning lights,
horn and electric
devices
Check the functioning, the idle stroke of the control levers, the
fluid level and make sure there are no leaks. Check the wear
of the pads. If necessary, top up the fluid tank.
open and close it completely, in all steering positions.
If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.
and any damage. Remove any foreign matter that may be
stuck in the tread grooves.
and adjust the stroke if necessary.
lever, the fluid level and any leaks. If necessary, top up the
fluid; the clutch must operate without jerking and/or slipping.
arance or slackening.
stand is let up or down there is no friction and that the spring
tension brings it back to its normal position. If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges. Make sure that the safety switch operates correctly. If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges. Make
sure that the safety switch on the side stand operates correctly.
If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
leaks. Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly closed.
between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks.
Make sure that it operates correctly.
Check the proper fun ctioning of the acous tic and visual
devices. Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure.
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31, 32,
33, 71
77
39, 55
38
40, 41
34, 35, 41
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79, 80
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64, 65
30, 66
36, 37
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aWARNING
Exhaust gases co ntain carbon monoxide, which is extremely noxious if inhaled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
The non-observance of this warning
may cause loss of consci ousness or
even lead to death by asphyxia.
NOTE With the side stand down, the en-
gine can be started only if the gears are in
neutral; in this case, if you try to engage
the gears, the engine stops.
With the side stand up, it is possible to start
the engine either in n eutr al gear or with engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.
◆
Let the side stand up.
◆
Get on the vehicle.
◆
Rotate the key (1) and move the ignition
switch to position “
At this point:
– the red engine oil pressure warning
light LED “
dashboard and remains on until the
engine starts.
– the red line warning light LED “max”
(red) (3) comes on on the dashboard
for approximately three seconds and
the revolution counter pointer shifts to
the preset red line threshold;
– the instantaneous speed (4), the trip
odometer (5) a nd the total kilometres/miles odometer (6) appear on the
left display (multifunction);
– the coolant temperature (7) and the
digital clock (8) appea r on the right display (multifunction).
n”.
j” (2) comes on on the
NOTE When the engine is cold, the writ-
ing “
×” is displayed.
Whenever the ignition switch is turned
to position “
displayed for about three seconds.
– the fuel pump will p ressurize the fu el
supply circuit, sending out a hum for
about three seconds.
n”, the writing “(),” is
NOTE It is possible to set the unit of
measurement of the speedometer (km or
mi) and of the coolant temperature (°C or
°F), the red line threshold, the clock functions and if necessary the chronometer,
see p. 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
aWARNING
The red line threshold is set at 600 0 rpm
by aprilia. Increase the th reshold gradually as you get acquainted with th e vehicle.
During running-in, never exceed the
recommended rpm, see p. 49 (RUNNING-IN).
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◆
Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a
brake lever.
◆
Position the shifting lever in neutral
(green warning light “q” on).
◆
Move the engi ne st op swit ch (9 ) to po si-
n”.
tion “
◆
Make sure that the light switch (10) is in
position “•”.
◆
If the vehicle is started with cold engine,
rotate the cold start lever “
wards.
e” (11) down-
aCAUTION
To avoid excessive consumption of the
battery, do not keep the start push but-
r” pressed for more than fifteen
ton “
seconds.
If the engine does not start in this lapse
of time, wait ten seconds and press the
start push button “
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r” again.
◆
Press the start push button “r” (12)
without accelerating and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
a CAUTION
Avoid pressing the start push button
“r” (12) when the engine is running,
since you may damage the starter.
If the engine oil pressure warning light
j” (2) remains on, or if it comes on
“
during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the oil pressure in
the circuit is insufficient.
In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
◆
Keep at least one brake lever pulled and
do not accelerate until you start.
aCAUTION
Never leave abruptly with cold engine.
To reduce the emissi on of polluting
substances and the consumption of fuel, warm the engine up by proceeding at
low speed for the first miles.
◆
Rotate the cold start lever “e” (11) upwards after the engine has warmed up.
aCAUTION
If the writing “(),” appears, on the left
display (multifunction) during the normal operation of the engine, this means
that the electronic unit has detected an
anomaly.
In many cases, the en gine keeps running with redu ced performan ce levels;
immediately contact an APRILIA Offi cial
Dealer.
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STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE
When the room temperature is low (about
0 °C / 32 °F), it may be difficult to start the
engine at the first attempt.
In this case:
◆
Rotate the cold start lever “e” (11)
downwards.
◆
Insist for at least ten seconds with
pressed start push button “
r” (12) and
at the same time rotate the thrott le grip
(13) slightly.
If the engine starts.
◆
Release the start push button “r” (12)
and the throttle grip (13).
◆
Rotate the cold start lever “e” (11) upwards.
◆
If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (13) slightly and frequently.
If the engine does not start.
Wait a few seconds and repeat the cold
START PROCEDURE.
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aWARNING
This vehicle is considerably powerful
and must be used gradually and with
the greatest care.
Do not position any object inside the
front part of the fairing (between the
handlebar and the dashboard), in order
not to hinder the rotation of the handlebar and visibility toward the dashboard.
NOTE Before departure, carefully read
the “SAFE DRIVE” chapte r, see p. 5
(SAFE DRIVE).
aCAUTION
If the low fuel warning light “g” (1) pos itioned on the da shboard comes on
while the vehicle is running, this means
that 4.5±1 l of f uel are still ava ilable in
the tank.
Provide for topping up as soon as possible, see p. 30 (FUEL).
aWARNING
While riding, keep your hands on the
grips and your feet on the footrests.
NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER
THAN THOSE INDICATED.
aWARNING
Before leaving, make sure that the
stand is completely up.
To leave:
◆
Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
mirrors correctly.
a CAUTION
With the vehicle at rest, try to get acquainted with the use of the rear-view
mirrors. The reflecting surface is convex, therefore the objects seem to be
farther away than they actually are.
These mirrors offer a “wide-angle” view
and only experience will allow you to
evaluate the dist ance of the foll owing
vehicles correctly.
◆
With released throttle grip (2) (Pos. A)
and engine idling, p ull the clutc h lev er (3)
completely.
◆
Engage the first gear, by pressing the
shifting lever (4) downwards.
◆
Release the brake lever (pulled on the
starting).
aWARNING
On departure, the abrupt release of the
clutch lever may cause the engine to
stall or the vehicle to jerk forwards.
Never accelerate abruptly or excessively when releasing the clutc h lev er, in order to prevent the clutch from “slip-
ping” (slow release ) or the front wheel
from raising “rearing up” (quick release).
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◆
Slowly release the clutch lever (3) and at
the same time accelerate by rotating the
throttle grip moderately (2) (Pos. B).
The vehicle will start moving.
◆
Ride at reduced speed for the first miles,
in order to warm the engine up.
a CAUTION
Never exceed the recommended rpm,
see p. 49 (RUNNING-IN).
◆
Increase the speed by gradually rotating
the throttle grip (2) (Pos. B), without ex-
ceeding the recommended rpm, see p.
49 (RUNNING-IN).
To engage the second gear:
a CAUTION
Proceed quickly.
Never ride the vehicle at too low rpm.
◆
Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos. A),
pull the clutch lever (3) and lift the shifting lever (4). Release the clutch lev er (3)
and accelerate.
◆
Repeat the last two o perations and shift
up.
aCAUTION
If the engine oil pressure warning light
LED “j” (5) comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this means
that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient. In this case, check
the engine oil level, see p . 55 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP); if the level isn't correct, stop
the engine immediately and contact an
APRILIA Official Dealer.
The 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 uphi ll, if th e gear engaged is
not suitable to the speed (high gear,
moderate speed) a nd th e engi ne rp m decreases.
a CAUTION
Shift the gears one by one; the simultaneous downshift ing of more than one
gear may make you exceed the maximum rpm (red line).
Before and during the downshifting, release the throttle grip and decelerate, in
order to avoid the “red line”.
To shift down, proceed as follows:
◆
Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos. A).
◆
If necessary, pull the brake levers moderately and decrease the speed of the
vehicle.
◆
Pull the clutch lever (3) and lower the
shifting lever (4) to shift down.
◆
If the brake levers are pulled, release
them.
◆
Release the clutch lever and accelerate
moderately.
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aCAUTION
If the writing “///” appears on the
right side of the multifunction display,
stop the vehicle and let t he engine run
at 3000 rpm for approximately two minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate regularly in the system; then press
the engine stop switch to position “
and check the coolant level, see p. 36
(COOLANT).
If the writing “
after the coolant level has been
checked, contact an APRILIA Official
Dealer.
Do not turn the ignition switch to posi-
m”, since the cooling fans would
tion “
stop independently of the coolant temperature an d in this ca se the temp erature would increase further.
If the writing “
display (multifunction) during the normal operation of the engine, this means
that the electronic unit has detected an
anomaly. In many cases, the engine
keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediate ly contact an
APRILIA Official Dealer.
To avoid the overheating of the clutch,
keep the engine running with vehicle at
rest, engaged gears and pulled clutch
lever for the shortest possible time.
///” is still displ ayed
(),” appears, on the left
m”
aWARNING
Avoid opening and clo sing the throttle
grip repeatedly and conti nuously, so
that you do not accident ally lose c ontrol
of the vehicle.
If you have to b rake, close th e throttle
and put on both brakes in order t o obtain uniform deceleration, properly exerting pressure on the braking parts.
By putting on the front brake only or the
rear brake only, you reduce the braking
force considerably, thus running the
risk of locking one wheel and consequently losing grip.
If you stop uphill, decelerate completely
and use the brakes only to keep the vehicle steady.
The use of the engine to keep the vehicle steady may cause th e overhe ating of
the clutch.
Before beginning to turn, slow down or
brake driving at moderate and constant
speed or accelerating slightly; avoid
braking at the last moment: it would be
very easy to skid.
If the brakes are operated continuously
on downhill stretches, the friction surfaces may overhe at, thus reducin g the
braking efficiency.
Exploit the engine compression and
shift down by putting on both brakes intermittently.
Never drive downhill with the engine
off!
aWARNING
When visibility is insufficient, switch on
the low beam even during the day, i n order to make your vehicle more visible.
In case of wet grou nd or scarce wheel
grip (snow, ice, mud, etc.), drive slowly,
avoiding sudden brakings or manoeuvres that could ma ke you lose g rip and
fall down.
Pay the utmost atte ntion to any obst acle or variation of the ground. Uneven
roads, rail s, manhole cover s, indications painted on the road surface, buil ding site metal plates beco me rat her sli ppery by rain. For this reason all these
obstacles have to be carefully avoided,
driving smoothl y and leanin g the vehicle as little as possible.
Always use the turn indicators in time
when you intend to change lane or direction, avoiding sharp and dangerous
movements.
Switch off the direction indicators as
soon as you have changed direction.
Be extremely careful w hen you overtak e
other vehicles or are overtaken.
In case of rain, the water cloud created
by big vehicles reduces visibili ty; the
air shift may make you lose control of
the vehicle.
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The running-in of the engin e is importa nt to
ensure its correct functioning.
If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or
roads with many bend s, so tha t the engi ne,
the suspensions and the brakes undergo a
more effective running-in.
During running-in, chang e speed. In this
way the components are first “loaded” and
then “relieved” and the engin e parts can
thus cool down.
Even if it is important to stress the engine
components during running-in, take care
not to exceed.
NOTE Only after the first 1500 km (937
mi) of running-in you can expect the best
performance levels from the vehic le .
Keep to the following indications:
◆
Do not open the throttle completely if the
speed is low, both during and after the
running-in.
◆
During the first 100 km (62 mi) put on the
brakes with caution, avoiding sharp and
prolonged brakings.
This ensures a correct bedding-in of the
pads on the brake disc.
◆
During the first 1000 km (625 mi) never
exceed 6000 rpm.
aWARNING
After the first 1000 km (625 mi), have an APRILIA Offici al Dealer carry out the checks indicated in the column “After running-in” of the regular service inter- vals chart, see p. 52 - 53 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART), in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle.
◆
Between the first 10 00 (625 mi ) and 1500
km (937 mi) drive more briskly, change
speed and use the maximum acceleration only for a few seconds, in order to
ensure bett er coupling of th e components ; n ever exce ed 7500 rpm (see table).
◆
After the first 1500 km (937 mi) you can
expect better performan ce from the engine, however, without ex ceeding the
maximum allowed rpm (10700 rpm).
Engine maximum rpm
recommended
Mileage km (mi) rpm
0-1000 (0-625) 6000
1000-1500 (625-937) 7500
over 1500 ( 937) 1070 0
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aWARNING
If possible, avoid stopping abruptly,
slowing down suddenly and braking at
the last moment.
◆
Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos. A),
gradually put on the brakes and at the
same time shift down in order to decrease the speed, see p. 46 (DEPARTURE AND DRIVE).
Once the speed has dec reased, before
stopping the vehicle:
◆
Pull the clutch lever (2) in order to prevent the stopping of the engine.
When the vehicle has come t o rest:
◆
Position the shifting lever in neutral
(green warning light “q” on).
◆
Release the clutch lever (2).
◆
In case of a br ie f stop , ke ep at leas t on e
brake on.
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aWARNING
Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground,
to prevent it from falling down.
Neither lean the vehicle against walls,
nor lay it on the ground.
Make sure that the vehicle and especia lly its red-hot parts do not represent a
danger for persons and children. Do not
leave the vehicle unattended when the
engine is on or the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand
is down.
Do not get too near the cooling fans
even if they are still, since the y may
start moving and suck clothes ed ges,
hair, etc.
◆
Stop the vehicle, see p. 49 (STOPPING).
◆
Move the engi ne st op swit ch (1 ) to po si-
m”.
tion “
◆
Rotate the key (2) and move the ignition
switch (3) to position “
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
m”.
firm and level ground.
◆
Lock the steering, see p. 26 (STEERING
LOCK) and extract the key (2).
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
SIDE STAND
◆
Grasp the left grip (4) and rest your right
hand on the glove/tool kit compartment
cover (5).
◆
Press the side stand with your right foot
and extend it completely (6).
◆
Incline the vehicle until the stand rests
on the ground.
◆
Turn the handl ebar leftwards.
aWARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
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NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and
always use the steering lock.
Park the vehicle in a safe pla ce, poss ibly in
a garage or a protected place.
When possible, use an additional anti-theft
device.
Make sure that all documents are in order
and the road tax has been paid.
Write down your personal data and telephone number in this page, to facilitate the
identification of the owner in ca se of finding
after theft.
SURNAME: ...............................................
NAME: .......................................................
ADDRESS: ................................................
...................................................................
TELEPHONE NO.: ....................................
NOTE Very often stolen vehicles are
identified thanks to the data written in the
use/maintenance manual.
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