Honda ADV750L (2021 User guide

ADV750L

ADV750L

E

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda vehicle. Your selection of a Honda
makes you part of a worldwide family of
satisfied customers who appreciate Honda's
reputation for building quality into every
product.

To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:

● Read this owner's manual carefully.

● Follow all recommendations and

procedures contained in this manual.

● Pay close attention to safety messages

contained in this manual and on the
vehicle.

● The following codes in this manual

indicate each country.

● The illustrations here in are based on the

ADV750 GS type.

Country Codes
Code Country
ADV750

FO Taiwan
GS GCC Countries

ADV750L

KO Korea
MA Malaysia
TH Thailand

*The specifications may vary with each locale.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. Operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels and in this manual. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to
warn you about all hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.

You will find important safety information in a
variety of forms, including:

● Safety labels on the vehicle

Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert

●

symbol and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

Other important information is
provided under the following titles:

NOTICE

Information to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.

Contents

Vehicle Safety P. 2

Operation Guide P. 20

Maintenance P. 121

Troubleshooting P. 167

Information P. 194

Specifications P. 216

Vehicle Safety

This section contains important information for safe riding of your vehicle.
Please read this section carefully.

Safety Guidelines................................................. P. 3

Image Labels

Safety Precautions............................................. P. 11

Riding Precautions ............................................ P. 12

Accessories & Modifications........................... P. 17

Loading ................................................................ P. 18

......................................................... P. 6

Safety Guidelines

Safety Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:

● Perform all routine and regular inspections

specified in this manual.

● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame

away before filling the fuel tank.

● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly

enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in
exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.

Always Wear a Helmet

It's a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other injuries. So always
wear an approved helmet and protective
apparel. 2 P. 11

Before Riding

Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally
focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check
that you and your passenger are both wearing
an approved helmet and protective apparel.

Instruct your passenger on holding onto the
grab rails or your waist, leaning with you in
turns, and keeping their feet on the footpegs,
even when the vehicle is stopped.

Take Time to Learn & Practice

Even if you have ridden other vehicles, practice
riding in a safe area to become familiar with
how this vehicle works and handles, and to
become accustomed to the vehicle's size and
weight.

Ride Defensively

Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do not assume that other drivers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evasive maneuver.

Continued

Vehicle Safety

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Safety Guidelines

Make Yourself Easy to See

Vehicle Safety

Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning
yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling
before turning or changing lanes, and using
your horn when necessary.

Ride within Your Limits

Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use good
judgement and ride safely.

Don't Drink or Use Drugs and Ride

Alcohol or drugs and riding don't mix. Even one
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your
reaction time gets worse with every additional
drink. The same is true for drug use. Don't drink
or use and ride, and don't let your friends do it
either.

4

Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition

It's important to keep your vehicle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition.
Inspect your vehicle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits (2 P. 18), and do not modify
your vehicle or install accessories that would
make your vehicle unsafe (2 P. 17).

If You are Involved in a Crash

Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws
and regulations if another person or vehicle is
involved in the crash.

Safety Guidelines

If you decide to continue riding, first turn the
electrical system off, and evaluate the condition
of your vehicle. Inspect for fluid leaks, check the
tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check
the handlebar, control levers, brakes, and
wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.
Your vehicle may have suffered damage that is
not immediately apparent. Have your vehicle
thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility
as soon as possible.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.

If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could
contain a dangerous amount of carbon
monoxide.
Never run your vehicle inside a garage or other
enclosure.

3WARNING

Running the engine of your vehicle
while in an enclosed or even partially
enclosed area can cause a rapid build­up of toxic carbon monoxide gas.

Breathing this colourless, odorless gas
can quickly cause unconsciousness and
lead to death.

Only run your vehicle's engine when it
is located in a well ventilated area
outdoors.

Vehicle Safety

5

Image Labels

Image Labels

Vehicle Safety

FO, GS type

The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully
and don't remove the labels.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact your dealer for a replacement.

There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are
as follows.

6

Read instructions contained in Owner's
Manual carefully.

Read instructions contained in Shop Manual
carefully. In the interest of safety, take the
vehicle to be serviced only by your dealer.

DANGER (with RED background)

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.

WARNING (with ORANGE background)

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION (with YELLOW background)

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.

Image Labels

BATTERY LABEL
DANGER

• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.

Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.

• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when

handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.

• Do not allow children and other people to touch a

battery unless they understand proper handling
and hazards of the battery very well.

• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as

it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your
skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your
eyesight.

• Read this manual carefully and understand it

before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and damage
to the vehicle.

• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or

below the lower level mark. It can explode causing
serious injury.

Continued

Vehicle Safety

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Image Labels

Vehicle Safety

8

RADIATOR CAP LABEL
DANGER

NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm2.

ACCESSORY STEP LABEL (When equipped with rider steps)
WARNING

Accessory rider steps are which assist a rider, that are not the
equipment that allow to ride for the three persons.
Improper passenger capacity can adversely affect handling and
stability, and can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always observe passenger capacity.

Image Labels

REAR CUSHION LABEL

GAS FILLED
Do not open. Do not heat.

TYRE INFORMATION & DRIVE CHAIN LABEL

Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]

Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm2, 41 psi)

[Driver and passenger]

Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm2, 41 psi)

Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.
Freeplay 45 - 50 mm (1.8 - 2.0 in)

SEAT DAMPER OPENER LABEL

GAS FILLED
Do not open. Do not heat.

Continued

Vehicle Safety

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Image Labels

Vehicle Safety

10

SAFETY REMINDER LABEL

For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.

FUEL LABEL

Unleaded petrol only
ETHANOL up to 10 % by volume

CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 5.0 kg (11.0 lb).

CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 0.5 kg (1.0 lb).

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the

handlebar and feet on the step board.

● Keep passenger's hands onto the grab rails

or your waist, passenger's feet on the
footpegs while riding.
Always consider the safety of your passenger,

●

as well as other drivers and riders.

Protective Apparel

Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved helmet, eye protection,
and high-visibility protective clothing. Avoid
wearing loose clothes that could get caught on
any part of the vehicle. Ride defensively in
response to weather and road conditions.

Helmet

#

Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head

● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the

chin strap fastened.

● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision

or other approved eye protection

3WARNING

Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.

Make sure that you and any passenger
always wear an approved helmet and
protective apparel.

Gloves

#

Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance

Boots or Riding Shoes

#

Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection

Jacket and Trousers

#

Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit)

Vehicle Safety

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Riding Precautions

Riding Precautions

Vehicle Safety

Running-in Period

During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your vehicle's
future reliability and performance.

● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid

acceleration.

● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.

● Ride conservatively.

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Brakes

Observe the following guidelines:

● Avoid excessively hard braking and

downshifting.

u Sudden braking can reduce the vehicle's

stability.

u Where possible, reduce speed before

turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.

● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.

u The tyres slip more easily on such

surfaces and braking distances are
longer.

● Avoid continuous braking.

u Repeated braking, such as when

descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effectiveness. Use engine braking
with intermittent use of the brakes to
reduce speed.

● For full braking effectiveness, operate both

the front and rear brakes together.

Riding Precautions

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

#

This model is equipped with an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) designed to help prevent the
brakes from locking up during hard braking.

● ABS does not reduce braking distance. In

certain circumstances, ABS may result in a
longer stopping distance.

● ABS does not function at speeds below 10

km/h (6 mph).

● The brake levers may recoil slightly when

applying the brakes. This is normal.

● Always use the recommended front/rear

tyres and sprockets to ensure correct ABS
operation.

Engine Braking

#

Engine braking helps slow your vehicle down
when you release the throttle. For further
slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use
engine braking with intermittent use of the
brakes to reduce speed when descending long,
steep slopes.

Wet or Rainy Conditions

#

Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.

Continued

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Riding Precautions

Parking

Vehicle Safety

● Park on a firm, level surface.

● If you must park on a slight incline or loose

surface, park so that the vehicle cannot
move or fall over.

● Make sure that high-temperature parts

cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.

● Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes

and other high-temperature parts until they
cool down.

● To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock

the handlebar (2 P. 79) and leave your
vehicle while taking the Honda SMART Key
with you. Deactivate the Honda SMART Key
system if necessary. 2 P. 82
Use of an anti-theft device is also
recommended.

14

Parking with the Side Stand or Centre

#

Stand

1.

Stop the engine.

2.

Apply the parking brake. 2 P. 93

3.

Using the side stand

Push the side stand down.
Slowly lean the vehicle to the left until its
weight rests on the side stand.

Using the centre stand

To lower the centre stand, stand on the left
side of the vehicle.
Hold the left handle grip and the left grab
rail.
Press down on the tip of the centre stand
with your right foot and, simultaneously, pull
up and back.

4.

Turn the handlebar fully to the left.

u Turning the handlebar to the right

reduces stability and may cause the
vehicle to fall.

5.

Lock the steering. 2 P. 79
Then, leave your vehicle while taking the
Honda SMART Key with you. Deactivate the
Honda SMART Key system if necessary.

2 P. 82

Riding Precautions

Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to protect the engine,
fuel system and catalytic converter:

● Use only unleaded petrol.

● Use recommended octane number. Using

lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.

● Do not use fuels containing a high

concentration of alcohol. 2 P. 214

● Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or

an oil/petrol mixture.

● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

Vehicle Safety

Continued

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Riding Precautions

Honda selectable torque control

Vehicle Safety

When the Honda selectable torque control
(Torque Control) detects rear wheel spin during
acceleration, the system will limit the amount of
torque applied to the rear wheel based on the
Torque Control level selected.

Torque Control will allow some wheel spin
during acceleration at the lower Torque Control
levels settings. Select a level that is appropriate
for your skill and riding conditions.

Torque Control does not work during
deceleration and will not prevent the rear wheel
from skidding due to engine braking. Do not
close the throttle suddenly, especially when
riding on slippery surfaces.

16

Torque Control may not compensate for rough
road conditions or rapid throttle operation.
Always consider road and weather conditions,
as well as your skills and condition, when
applying throttle.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud, snow or sand,
it may be easier to free it by turning off the
Torque Control temporarily.
Temporarily turning off Torque Control also
may help you maintain control and balance
when riding on off-road terrain.

Always use the recommended tyres and
sprockets to ensure correct Torque Control
operation.

Accessories & Modifications

Accessories & Modifications

We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your vehicle by Honda or make
modifications to your vehicle from its original
design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your vehicle may also void your
warranty and make your vehicle illegal to
operate on public roads. Before deciding to
install accessories on your vehicle, be certain
the modification is safe and legal.

3WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed for
these attachments, and their use can seriously
impair your vehicle's handling.

When equipped with Honda genuine accessory
rider steps

Accessory rider steps are which assist a rider,
that are not the equipment that allow to ride for
the three persons.
Improper passenger capacity can adversely
affect handling and stability, and can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed. Always observe passenger capacity.

Vehicle Safety

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Loading

Loading

Vehicle Safety

● Carrying extra weight affects your vehicle's

handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you
are carrying.

● Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep

within specified load limits.

Maximum weight capacity / Maximum
luggage weight 2 P. 216

● Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced

and close to the centre of the vehicle.

● Do not place objects near the lights or the

muffler.

18

3WARNING

Overloading or improper loading can
cause a crash and you can be seriously
hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.

Vehicle Safety

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Parts Location

USB socket

(P.115)

Operation Guide

Seat

(P.116)

(P.

118)

(P.

(P.

158)

118)

116)

93)

Document bag

Luggage box

Tool kit

(P.

Throttle grip

Parking brake (P.

Front brake fluid reservoir (P.152)

Front suspension spring preload
adjuster

(P.

160)

Front suspension rebound
damping adjuster

(P.

161)

20

Fairing pocket

Front lower cover

Coolant reserve tank

Front brake lever

(P.

120)

(P.

(P.

143)

(P.

159)

150)

Engine oil fill cap/dipstick (P.

148)

Wind screen

(P.

163)

Front suspension spring preload adjuster
Rear brake lever
Rear brake fluid reservoir

(P.

159)

Fuel fill cap

Battery

Main fuses

(P.

152)

(P.

(P.113)

141)

(P.

192)

(P.

160)

Operation Guide

Left side cover (P.

Fuse box A/B

Drive chain

(P.

(P.

156)

145)

190)

Rear suspension spring

(P.

(P.162)

155)

14)

preload adjuster

Side stand

Centre stand (P.

21

Instruments

FO type

You can change the speed and mileage, and fuel mileage meter units.

Operation Guide

Do not operate the display functions for a long time with the engine stopped. It may result in
a low (or dead) battery.

22

(P.45) (P.60)

Speedometer/Tachometer/Fuel gauge/Side stand indicator area

(P.

25)

Status bar

INFO area

(P.27)

(P.30) /

Pop-up information (P.
Multi function display

(P.

69) /

112)

Indicator area

(P.

29)

RIDING MODE (P.

RIDING MODE
PARAMETER
Honda Smartphone Voice
Control system area

(P.

90)

Gear position indicator

94)

(P.94) /

(P.

28)

Continued

Operation Guide

23

Instruments (Continued)

Basic Operations

You can operate and set the various functions of the display using the switches on the left
handlebar.

Operation Guide

Function switch

Sel switch

When switching or setting the display, refer to the switch operation guide is displayed.

Type of the switch operation guide:

or : Press on the sel switch

or : Press on the sel switch

: Push the sel switch in the direction of

: Push the sel switch in the direction of

or : Press and hold on the sel switch

or : Press and hold on the sel switch

: Push and hold the sel switch in the direction of

: Push and hold the sel switch in the direction of

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Speedometer/Tachometer/Fuel gauge/Side stand indicator area

Display type: LOOP

Side stand indicator

Comes on when the side stand is down.

Tachometer red zone

(excessive engine rpm range)

Operation Guide

Speedometer

Tachometer

NOTICE

Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone. Excessive engine
speed can adversely affect engine life.

Fuel gauge

Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment
starts flashing: approximately

2.5 L (0.66

US gal, 0.55 Imp gal)

At the same time, the low fuel indicator is
comes on.

u If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a

176)

repeat pattern or turns off:

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches
the E (1st) segment. Running out of fuel can
cause the engine to misfire, damaging the
catalytic converter.

(P.

Continued

25

Instruments (Continued)

Speedometer/Tachometer/Fuel gauge/Side stand indicator area has four display types.
The display and arrangement of speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and side stand indicator
change depending on each display type.

Operation Guide

To change the display type: (P.

Display type: DESIGN Display type: ANALOG Display type: DIGITAL

Tachometer Tachometer Tachometer

45)

(P.54)

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Speedometer Fuel gauge

Side stand indicator

Speedometer

Fuel gaugeSpeedometerFuel gauge

Side stand indicator Side stand indicator

Status bar

Status icon

Displays the status of the Honda
Smartphone Voice Control system.

(P.90)

Clock (12-hour or 24-hour display)
To set the clock:

(P.

45)

(P.59)

Air temperature gauge

Displays the ambient temperature.
Display range: -12 ºC to 49 ºC

● Below -12ºC: “---” is displayed

● Above 49ºC: 49ºC flashes

Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your
vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (19 mph). It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Operation Guide

Continued

27

Instruments (Continued)

Gear position indicator

The gear position is shown in the gear position indicator.
The indicator may flash if:

Operation Guide

u The front wheel leaves the ground.
u You turn the wheel while the vehicle is upright on the stand.

This is normal. To operate the system again, turn the electrical system off and on again.

If the “-” indicator is blinking in the gear position window while riding: (P.

28

175)

Indicator area

High beam indicator

High coolant temperature indicator

If it comes on while riding: (P.169)

Low oil pressure indicator

Comes on when the electrical system is
turned on.
Goes off when the engine starts.

If it comes on while engine is running:

(P.

170)

DRL indicator (P.111)

Parking brake indicator

Lights as a reminder that you have not
released the parking brake lever.

Low fuel indicator

Comes on when there is only reserve fuel
left in the fuel tank.

(P.

25)

Operation Guide

Continued

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Instruments (Continued)

INFO area

The INFO area displays various vehicle
information.

Operation Guide

The INFO area has four pages and displays
four pieces of information on each page.

To switch page of the INFO area

To change page of the INFO area, push the
sel switch in the direction of or .

INFO page 1

Current page number

The information item displayed in the INFO
area can be changed arbitrarily.

To change the information: (P.45)

(P.57)

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INFO page 2

INFO page 3

INFO page 4

Push the sel switch in the
direction of

Push the sel switch in the
direction of

The types of information item that can be
displayed in the INFO area are as follows:

TOTAL (P.

TRIP A

TRIP A CONS.

TRIP A AVG. CONS.

TRIP B (P.

TRIP B CONS.

TRIP B AVG. CONS.

INST. CONS. (P.

AVG. CONS.

AVG. SPEED (P.

ELAPSED

REV

GRIP ANGLE

(P.

(P.

32)

34)

(P.

37)

32)

(P.

(P.

(P.36)

36)

37)

(P.

37)

33)

(P.33)

34)

(P.35)

35)

(P.

(P.

38)

38)

(P.38)

38)

(P.39)

VOLTAGE

DATE

User letter

Logo (P.

SHIFT POINT

FUEL CONS. (P.

AVG. CONS.

AVG. SPEED

ELAPSED

(P.

(P.

(P.41)

WATER TEMP. (P.42)

RES TRIP (P.

RES FUEL CONS.

(P.

Blank

42)

(P.

43)

Operation Guide

39)

40)

40)

43)

Continued

31

Instruments (Continued)

Odometer [TOTAL]

#

Total distance ridden.

Operation Guide

When “------” is displayed, go to your dealer
for service.

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Tripmeter A [TRIP A]

#

Distance ridden since the tripmeter A was
reset.

When “----.-” is displayed, go to your dealer
for service.

To reset the tripmeter A:

(P.

44)

Tripmeter A fuel consumption [TRIP A

#

CONS.]

Displays the tripmeter A fuel consumption
since the tripmeter A was reset.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 L (GAL)

When “---.-” is displayed go to your dealer
for service.
Tripmeter A fuel consumption is reset when
you reset tripmeter A.

To reset the tripmeter A:

(P.

44)

Tripmeter A average fuel mileage

#

[TRIP A AVG. CONS.]

Displays the average fuel mileage since the
tripmeter A was reset.
The average fuel mileage will be calculated
based on the value on tripmeter A.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 km/L (L/100 km,
mile/GAL or mile/L)

● When the average fuel mileage is reset:

“---.-” is displayed.

When “---.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.
Tripmeter A average fuel mileage is reset
when you reset tripmeter A.

To reset the tripmeter A:

(P.44)

Operation Guide

Continued

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Instruments (Continued)

Tripmeter B [TRIP B]

#

Distance ridden since the tripmeter B was

Operation Guide

reset.

When “----.-” is displayed, go to your dealer
for service.

To reset the tripmeter B:

34

(P.

44)

Tripmeter B fuel consumption [TRIP B

#

CONS.]

Displays the tripmeter B fuel consumption
since the tripmeter B was reset.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 L (GAL)

When “---.-” is displayed go to your dealer
for service.
Tripmeter B fuel consumption is reset when
you reset tripmeter B.

To reset the tripmeter B:

(P.

44)

Tripmeter B average fuel mileage

#

[TRIP B AVG. CONS.]

Displays the average fuel mileage since the
tripmeter B was reset.
The average fuel mileage will be calculated
based on the value on tripmeter B.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 km/L (L/100 km,
mile/GAL or mile/L)

● When the average fuel mileage is reset:

“---.-” is displayed.

When “---.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.
Tripmeter B average fuel mileage is reset
when you reset tripmeter B.

To reset the tripmeter B:

(P.

44)

Current fuel mileage [INST. CONS.]

#

Displays the current instant fuel mileage.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 km/L (L/100km,
mile/GAL or mile/L)

● When your speed is less than 7 km/h (5

mph): “---.-” is displayed.

When “---.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.

Operation Guide

Continued

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Instruments (Continued)

Average fuel mileage [AVG. CONS.]

#

Displays the average fuel mileage since the

Operation Guide

average fuel mileage was reset.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 km/L (L/100km,
mile/GAL or mile/L)

● When the average fuel mileage is reset:

“---.-” is displayed.

When “---.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.

To reset the average fuel mileage

(P.44)

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Average speed [AVG. SPEED]

#

Displays the average speed since the average
speed was reset.
Display range: 0 to 299 km/h (0 to 186 mph)

● Initial display: “---” is displayed.

● When your vehicle has traveled less than

0.2 km since the engine was started: “---”
is displayed.

● When your vehicle operating time is less

than 16 seconds since the engine was
started: “

---” is displayed.

When “---” is displayed except for the above­mentioned cases, go to your dealer for
service.
To reset the average speed

(P.44)

Elapsed time [ELAPSED]

#

Displays the engine operating time since the
elapsed time was reset.
Display range: 00:00 to 99:59 (hours:minutes)

● Above 99:59: back to 00:00

When “--:--” is displayed, go to your dealer
for service.
To reset the elapsed time

(P.

44)

Numerical tachometer display [REV]

#

Displays the engine revolutions per minutes.
Display range: 0 to 99,990 r/min

Throttle grip angle [GRIP ANGLE]

#

Displays the throttle grip angle during
operation.
Display range: 0 to 90 deg

When “--” is displayed, go to your dealer for
service.

Operation Guide

Continued

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Instruments (Continued)

Battery voltage [VOLTAGE]

#

Displays the current voltage.

Operation Guide

User letter

#

Displays the characters of user's choice.

Date [DATE]

#

Displays the date of today.

To set the date:

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(P.45) (P.

59)

To set the USER LETTER: (P.45) (P.58)

Logo

#

Displays the X-ADV logo.

SHIFT POINT set value [SHIFT POINT]

#

Displays the SHIFT POINT set value.
Display range: 4,000 - 7,000 r/min

To set the SHIFT POINT: (P.45) (P.51)

Fuel consumption in this time [FUEL

#

CONS.

Displays the fuel consumption since the
electrical system was turned on.
Display range: 0.0 to 50.0 L (GAL)

● Initial display: “--.-” is displayed.

When the electrical system is turned off, the
fuel consumption is reset.

When “--.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.

]

Operation Guide

Continued

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Instruments (Continued)

Average fuel mileage in this time

#

[AVG. CONS.

Operation Guide

Displays the average fuel mileage since the
electrical system was turned on.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 km/L (L/100km,
mile/GAL or mile/L).

● Initial display: “---.-” is displayed.

When the electrical system is turned off, the
average fuel mileage is reset.

When “---.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.

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]

Average speed in this time [AVG.

#

SPEED

Displays the average speed since the
electrical system was turned on.
Display range: 0 to 299 km/h (0 to 186 mph)

● Initial display: “---” is displayed.

● When your vehicle has traveled less than

0.2 km since the engine was started: “---”
is displayed.

● When your vehicle operating time is less

than 16 seconds since the engine was

started: “
When the electrical system is turned off, the
average speed is reset.

When “---” is displayed except for the above­mentioned cases, go to your dealer for
service.

]

---” is displayed.

Elapsed time in this time [ELAPSED

#

]

Displays the engine operating time since the
electrical system was turned on.
Display range: 00:00 to 99:59 (hours:minutes)

● Above 99:59: back to 00:00.

● Initial display: “--:--” is displayed.

When the electrical system is turned off, the
elapsed time is reset.

When “--:--” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.

Operation Guide

Continued

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Instruments (Continued)

Coolant temperature meter [WATER

#

TEMP.]

Operation Guide

Displays the coolant temperature.
Display range: 35 ºC to 132 ºC

● 34 ºC or less: “---” is displayed.

● Between 122 ºC and 131 ºC:

High coolant temperature indicator

-

lights.

-

Coolant temperature digits flash.

● Above 132 ºC:

-

High coolant temperature indicator
lights.

-

“132 ºC” flashes.

When “---” is displayed except for the above­mentioned cases, go to your dealer for
service.

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Reserve tripmeter [RES TRIP]

#

Distance ridden since the low fuel indicator
lights.
Display range: 0.0 to 9999.9 km (mile)

● Above 9999.9: back to 0.0.

● When the low fuel indicator is off: "----.-"

is displayed.

When “----.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.

Reserve fuel consumption [RES FUEL

#

CONS.]

Displays the fuel consumption since the low
fuel indicator lights.
Display range: 0.0 to 299.9 L (GAL)

● When the low fuel indicator is off: "---.-" is

displayed.

When “---.-” is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.

Blank display

#

Display the blank.

Operation Guide

Continued

43

Instruments (Continued)

To Reset the Information

#

Select the page in the INFO area that

Operation Guide

containing the item you want to reset with

or of the sel switch. (P.

Press and hold the
the background colour of the information
item changes.

u If there is no resettable information item on

the page, there is no response to the switch
operation.

u If there are multiple resettable information

items on the same page, use
the sel switch to select the item.

Press and hold
information item is reset.
To exit the reset mode, press and hold the

function switch.

44

function switch until

on the sel switch until the

30)

or of

Also, the tripmeter A, tripmeter A fuel
consumption and tripmeter A average fuel
mileage are automatically reset when only
the reserve fuel remains in the fuel tank (the
low fuel indicator is on) and the low fuel
indicator goes off after refuelling. You can
activate or deactivate the automatic reset
mode.

(P.45) (P.

52)

Setting mode

To shift to the setting mode

Push and hold the sel switch in the direction of

.

To select the desired setting menu, operate the sel switch on the left handlebar.

u When switching to setting mode, the clock, indicators and speed are displayed at the top of the

screen.

Ordinary display Setting mode

To return to the ordinary display

● Press and hold the function switch.

● Push and hold the sel switch in the direction of , return to the upper hierarchy.

● The button is not pressed for about 30 seconds.

● Turn the electrical system is off and on again.

Operation Guide

Continued

45

Instruments (Continued)

Setting flow

Ordinary display

Operation Guide

Push/Press
Push and hold/Press and hold

46

FUNCTION

DISPLAY

Setting mode

RIDING MODE

SHIFT POINT

SELF-CANCELLING TURN

SIGNALS

TRIP A AUTO RESET

ECON MODE

(P.

(P.

(P.

(P.

(P.

50)

51)

52)

52)

53)

FUNCTION

Operation Guide

DISPLAY

GENERAL

Push/Press
Push and hold/Press and hold

DISPLAY TYPE

BRIGHTNESS

BACKGROUND

FAVORITE INFORMATION

USER LETTER

(P.

54)

(P.

55)

(P.56)

(P.57)

(P.58)

Continued

47

Instruments (Continued)

Operation Guide

Push/Press
Push and hold/Press and hold

48

DISPLAY

GENERAL

SERVICE

DATE & TIME

UNIT

LANGUAGE

RESTORE DEFAULT

BLUETOOTH PAIRING RESET

(P.

59)

(P.

60)

(P.61)

(P.62)

(P.63)

GENERAL

SERVICE

Push/Press
Push and hold/Press and hold

MAINTENANCE

EQUIPMENT

DTC

REGULATORY

(P.

(P.

(P.

(P.

Operation Guide

64)

67)

67)

68)

Continued

49

Instruments (Continued)

RIDING MODE

#

You can change the setting value of the

Operation Guide

USER MODE.

a

Select the parameter ("P", "EB" "D", "T" or
"ABS") using

b

Select the desired setting value using or

of the sel switch.

c

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.45)

To continue setting, push and hold the sel
switch in the direction of
the upper hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

50

(P.94)

or of the sel switch.

to return to

To return to the initialize settings:

a

Push and hold the sel switch in the direction

.

of

b

Reset the setting according to the switch

operation guide. (P.

24)

SHIFT POINT

#

ON/OFF : You can activate or deactivate

the shift up mode.

SHIFT POINT : You can change the engine

revolutions at which the
tachometer start blinking in
the shift up mode.

Shift up mode:

(P.

71)

a

Select the "ON/OFF" or "SHIFT POINT" using

or of the sel switch.

b

Select the desired setting according to the
switch operation guide. (P.24)

c

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.

45)

To continue setting, push and hold the sel
switch in the direction of

to return to

the upper hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

Operation Guide

Continued

51

Instruments (Continued)

SELF-CANCELLING TURN SIGNALS

#

You can enable or disable turn signal

Operation Guide

automatic cancellation.

(P.76)

TRIP A AUTO RESET

#

You can enable or disable the tripmeter A
automatic reset mode.

(P.

44)

a

Select the "ON" or "OFF" using
the sel switch.

b

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.45)

To continue setting, push the sel switch in
the direction of

to return to the upper

hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

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or of

a

Select the "ON" or "OFF" using

the sel switch.

b

Return to the ordinary display to complete

the setting. (P.45)

or of

To continue setting, push the sel switch in

the direction of

to return to the upper

hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

ECON MODE

#

You can enable or disable the ECON mode.

(P.71)

Operation Guide

a

Select the "ON" or "OFF" using
the sel switch.

b

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.

45)

or of

To continue setting, push the sel switch in
the direction of

to return to the upper

hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

Continued

53

Instruments (Continued)

DISPLAY TYPE

#

You can change the display type of

Operation Guide

speedometer / tachometer / fuel gauge /
side stand indicator area.

a

Select the display type ("LOOP", "DESIGN"
"ANALOG" or "DIGITAL") using
the sel switch.

b

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.

To continue setting, push and hold the sel
switch in the direction of
the upper hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

54

(P.25)

45)

or of

to return to

BRIGHTNESS

#

You can adjust the backlight brightness to
one of the eight levels or select the auto
adjustment.
Automatic brightness control:

(P.

201)

The display can become dark when the
display is very hot. If it does not restore the
original brightness, contact your dealer.

Operation Guide

a

Select the backlight brightness using

of the sel switch.

b

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.

45)

To continue setting, push the sel switch in
the direction of

to return to the upper

hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

or

Continued

55

Instruments (Continued)

BACKGROUND

#

You can change the setting of the

Operation Guide

background to one of the three colours or
select the auto adjustment.

Automatic Background Control:

201)

(P.

a

Select the background colour using

of the sel switch.

b

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.

45)

To continue setting, push the sel switch in
the direction of

to return to the upper

hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

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or

FAVORITE INFORMATION

#

You can change the information items
displayed in the INFO area.

a

Select the page of the INFO area ("INFO1",
"INFO2", "INFO3" or "INFO4" using

of the sel switch.

b

Select the desired setting according to the
switch operation guide. (P.

u If you select the item that is already

selected in another area, the previously
selected item will automatically turn the
"BLANK".

c

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting.

(P.45)

(P.

30)

24)

To continue setting, push and hold the sel
switch in the direction of

to return to

the upper hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

Operation Guide

or

Continued

57

Instruments (Continued)

USER LETTER

#

You can edit the USER LETTER with up to 10

Operation Guide

characters.

a

Edit the USER LETTER.

u To select the character using the

sel switch.

u To set the character using the

function switch.

b

Select the "OK", and then press the
function switch.

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DATE & TIME

#

a

Select the "24h or 12h", "YEAR", "MONTH ­DAY", "HOUR - MINUTE" or "am / pm" using

or of the sel switch.

b

Select the desired setting according to the
switch operation guide. (P.

u When "24 / 12" is set to 24-hour

indication, "am / pm" cannot be usable.

c

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting.

(P.45)

24)

To continue setting, push and hold the sel
switch in the direction of

to return to

the upper hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

Operation Guide

Continued

59

Instruments (Continued)

UNIT

#

Except FO type

Operation Guide

"UNIT" is displayed but not selectable.

FO type

You can change the speed and mileage, and
fuel mileage meter units.

a

Select the "SPEED" or "FUEL CONS." using

sel up or sel down switch.

the

u "TEMP" is displayed but not usable.

b

Select the desired setting according to the
switch operation guide. (P.

c

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting.

To continue setting, push and hold the

of the sel left/right switch to

return to the upper hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

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24)

If you want to select "L/100km" or "km/L" for
fuel consumption, "km/h" must be selected in
the "SPEED" menu in advance.
When "mph" for speed is selected, "mile/
GAL" or "mile/L" can be selected.

LANGUAGE

#

Changes the system language.

a

Select the language using
sel switch.

b

Return to the ordinary display to complete
the setting. (P.

45)

or of the

To continue setting, push the sel switch in
the direction of

to return to the upper

hierarchy.

u The set value is retained.

Operation Guide

Continued

61

Instruments (Continued)

RESTORE DEFAULT

#

The set values can be returned to the default

Operation Guide

settings.

Reset the settings according to the switch
operation guide.

62

(P.

24)

The following items are restored to their
default values:

• DISPLAY TYPE

• SHIFT POINT

• ECON MODE

• BRIGHTNESS

• BACKGROUND

• USER LETTER

• FAVORITE INFORMATION

u The page of the currently selected INFO

area is also initialized.

• DATE & TIME

u 12/24 settings are not initialized.

FO type

•

UNIT

• RIDING MODE

u The riding mode currently selected is

also initialized.

• SELF-CANCELLING TURN SIGNALS

• LANGUAGE

• TRIP A AUTO RESET

BLUETOOTH PAIRING RESET

#

You can reset the pairing record of

Bluetooth®.

To connect the device

(P.

92)

Reset the settings according to the switch
operation guide.

u If the pairing information remains in your

smartphone even if the pairing information
is deleted from the vehicle, the smartphone
may be connected to the vehicle again.

(P.

24)

Operation Guide

Continued

63

Instruments (Continued)

MAINTENANCE

#

You can check the next periodic inspection

Operation Guide

time and next engine oil change.
You can change the setting of the next
periodic inspection and next engine oil
change.

KO type

-----, 12,000 to -99,999 km

u Pass 0 km: “-” mark is displayed.

DATE:

Month: ---, JAN to DEC

Year: ----,2019 to 2119

Display range:
DISTANCE:

GS, MA, TH type

Periodic inspection: -----, 6,000 to -99,999
km
Engine oil change: -----, 12,000 to -99,999
km

u Pass 0 km (0 mile): “-” mark is displayed.

FO type

-----, 12,000 to -99,999 km (8,000 to

-99,999 mile)

u Pass 0 km (0 mile): “-” mark is displayed.

Changing the SPEED unit from "mile" to

u

"km" will also display ranges over 12,000
km, depending on the distance.

64

Next periodic inspection

Next engine oil change

When reaching any of the following, the
pop-up information is appears in the
ordinary display. (P.

● “500 km” (“300 mile”) from the next

69)

periodic inspection.

● “100 km” (“60 mile”) from the next engine

oil change.

● One month before the set month.

Maintenance pop-up information

Operation Guide

Continued

65

Instruments (Continued)

Next inspection setting

a

Select “ ” (periodic inspection ) or “ ”

Operation Guide

(engine oil change) using or of the
sel switch.

66

b

Select the desired setting according to the

switch operation guide.

u If you press and hold or of the sel

switch while setting the “DISTANCE”, it
will move every 1000.

u Available setting range of the DISTANCE:

GS, MA, TH type

Periodic inspection:

-----, 100 to 6,000 km
Engine oil change:

-----, 100 to 12,000 km

FO type

-----, 100 to 12,000 km (100 to
8,000 mile)

KO type

-----, 100 to 12,000 km

c

Return to the ordinary display to complete

the setting.

(P.45)

To continue setting, push and hold the sel

switch in the direction of to return to

the upper hierarchy.

EQUIPMENT

#

"EQUIPMENT" is displayed but not selectable.

DTC

#

Displays a current problem with the vehicle.
If your vehicle has problem, DTC index is
displayed.
Reduce speed and have your vehicle
inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.

DTC indexes

Operation Guide

Continued

67

Instruments (Continued)

REGULATORY

#

Displays the radio wave authentication

Operation Guide

screen.

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Pop-up information

In the following cases, pop-up information is displayed at the INFO area.

● Maintenance information:

When the inspection time of your vehicle is approaching.

● Helpful information:

When your vehicle has helpful information.
When your vehicle has multiple pieces of information, pop-up information display appears
alternately.

Maintenance Information

#

Indication Explanation Remedy

When the periodic
inspection time of your
vehicle is approaching.

When the oil change

Have your vehicle
inspected by your
dealer.

Change the engine oil.
time of your vehicle is
approaching.

Operation Guide

Continued

69

Instruments (Continued)

Helpful Information

#

Operation Guide

Indication Explanation Remedy

Appears when
communication between
your vehicle and Honda
SMART Key is
interrupted after turning
on the electrical system.

Appears when the
battery of Honda
SMART Key is weak.

Refer to “When the
Honda SMART Key
System Does Not
Operate Properly.”

(P.177)

Refer to “Replacing the
Honda SMART Key
Battery.” (P.

165)

You can hide the pop-up information by pushing either the
function switch while the pop-up information is displayed.

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sel switch or

Tachometer colour function

ECON Mode

#

When the ECON mode is ON, the
tachometer colour changes according to the
fuel mileage.

To set the ECON mode

(P.45) (P.

53)

Shift Up Mode

#

When shift up mode is ON, the tachometer
colour changes according to the shift point
setting.

To set the shift up mode

51)

(P.

(P.

45)

Operation Guide

When the fuel consumption is improved, the
tachometer colour will change to green.

u The ECON mode colour is not displayed at

speeds below approximately 20 km/h (12
mph).

u When the riding mode is set to GRAVEL or

SPORTS, the ECON mode colour is not
displayed even if the ECON mode is set to
on.

The tachometer blinks yellow when the
engine revolutions exceeds the set value of
SHIFT POINT.

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Indicators

If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.
Refer to the "Instruments" about indicators appeared on the display: (P.29)

Operation Guide

Left turn signal indicator Right turn signal indicator

Neutral indicator

Comes on when the transmission is in Neutral.

PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)

malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

Comes on briefly when the electrical
system is turned on.

If it comes on while engine is running:

(P.

171)

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

indicator

Comes on when the electrical system is turned
on. Goes off when your speed reaches
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph)

If it comes on while riding:

.

(P.

172)

Honda SMART Key indicator

Comes on briefly when the electrical system
is turned on.

When the Honda SMART Key Indicator
Flashes: (P.

174)

Torque Control indicator

● Comes on when the electrical system is

turned on. Goes off when your speed
reaches approximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
to indicate Torque Control is ready to
work.

● Blinks when Torque Control is operating.

If it comes on while riding: (P.

173)

Operation Guide

Steering lock indicator

Comes on briefly while the steering lock is
activating.

Steering lock:

(P.79)

Torque Control OFF Indicator

● Comes on when the Torque Control is

turned Off.

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Switches

Operation Guide

Left handlebar switch

(P.

76)

74

Right handlebar switch

(P.

78)

Answer back button

This button is used to operate the answer back system.

Answer Back System: (P.

87)

ON/OFF button

This button is used to activate or deactivate the Honda SMART

(P.

Key system, and also to confirm the activation status.

82)

Ignition Switch

Switches the electrical system on/off, locks
the steering.

u Make sure that the Honda SMART Key is

82) and enter the

activated
operating range.

(P.

(P.

83)

Ignition switch knob / (Off/Lock)

(Lock)

(Off)

(On)

Locks steering. (P.79)

Turns engine off.

Turns electrical system on for
starting/riding.

Operation Guide

Ignition (On) switch

Push the ignition

(On) switch.

Turn the ignition switch knob /

(Off/Lock) counterclockwise.

Turn and hold the ignition switch
knob / (Off/Lock)
counterclockwise.

Continued

75

Switches (Continued)

Left handlebar switches

#

Shift up switch (+)

Operation Guide

To shift up the gear. (P.108)

Turn signal switch

The turn signal will automatically stop when you complete the turn. (You can manually
cancel the lights by pressing the switch in.) When used for a lane change, the turn signal will
automatically stop in about 7 seconds or after riding 150 m (164 yards). In some cases, the
timing at which the turn signal stops could be less or more. Always use the recommended
tyres to ensure correct automatic cancellation operation.

To enable or disable the turn signal automatic cancellation:

76

Headlight dimmer/Passing light control switch

: High beam

•

• : DRL auto or off (low beam) (P.

•

: Flashes the high beam headlight.

Horn button

Shift down switch (-)

To shift down the gear. (P.

108)

(P.

45)

(P.

111)

52)

MODE

switch

Used to change the riding mode.

(P.

Function switch

Used to operate and set the display.
Also used to set the DRL.

(P.111)

Sel switch

Used to operate and set the display. (P.24)
Also used to set the DRL (P.

(P.94) and to operate the Honda Smartphone Voice

111) , riding mode.

Control system (P.90) .

Hazard switch

Switchable when the electrical system is on. Can be turned to off regardless of
whether the electrical system is on or off.

u The signals continue flashing with turn the electrical system is off after the

hazard switch is on.

94)

(P.

Operation Guide

24)

Continued

77

Switches (Continued)

Right handlebar switches

#

Operation Guide

78

Engine stop switch/ Start button
Should normally remain in the (Run)
position.

u In an emergency, switch to the

position to stop the engine.

(Stop)

N-D switch

To shift between Neutral and AT MODE. (P.

A/M switch

To shift between the AT MODE and MT MODE.

107)

(P.

107)

Steering Lock

Lock the steering when parking to help
prevent theft.
A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is
also recommended.

u When using a U-shaped wheel lock or

similar device, be careful not to damage the
wheels.

Locking

#

a

Turn the ignition switch knob
Lock) counterclockwise to turn off the
electrical system. (P.75)

b

Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.

Steering
lock
indicator

Turn and hold

c

b

Ignition switch
knob
(Off/Lock)

/ (Off/

Operation Guide

/

Continued

79

Switches (Continued)

c

Turn and hold the ignition switch knob /
(Off/Lock) counterclockwise.

Operation Guide

u The steering lock indicator comes on

briefly and the steering is automatically
locked.

u If the steering lock indicator blinks and

the alarm sounds, the steering has not
been locked completely because the
steering was not positioned all the way
to the left.

If this occurs, reposition the handlebar
all the way to the left, then turn and
hold the ignition switch
counterclockwise (The steering can
also be locked by positioning it all the
way to the left while the alarm is
sounding).

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Unlocking

#

a

Make sure that the Honda SMART Key is

(P.

activated
range.

b

Push the ignition

u The steering is unlocked automatically.
u If the steering lock indicator blinks, the

steering is not unlocked because of
excessive force on the steering.

82) and enter the operating

(P.

83)

(On) switch.

If this occurs, reposition the handlebar
all the way to the left, then push the
ignition

(On) switch. (The steering can
also be unlocked by positioning it all
the way to the left within seconds after
the steering lock indicator starts
blinking).

Honda SMART Key System

The Honda SMART Key system allows you to
operate the main switch without inserting a
key into a keyhole.
The system runs a two-way authentication
between the vehicle and the Honda SMART
Key to verify if it is the registered Honda
SMART Key.

The Honda SMART Key system uses low­intensity radio waves. It may affect medical
equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker.

Operation Guide

Continued

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Honda SMART Key System (Continued)

Switching the Honda SMART Key
System

Operation Guide

To switch the Honda SMART Key

#

system to activation or deactivation

Press the ON/OFF button until the Honda
SMART Key LED changes colour.

LED

To check the Honda SMART Key

#

system status

Lightly press the ON/OFF button. The Honda
SMART Key LED will show the status.
When the Honda SMART Key LED is:

Green:
(active)

Red: (inactive) Honda SMART Key system

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Honda SMART Key system
authentication can be
performed.

authentication cannot be
performed.

ON/OFF button

Operating Range

The Honda SMART Key system uses low­intensity radio waves. Therefore, the
operating range may be wider or narrower,
or the Honda SMART Key system may not
work properly in the following situations:

• When the Honda SMART Key battery is

depleted.

• When there are facilities nearby that

generate strong radio waves or noise,
such as TV towers, power stations, radio
stations, or airports.

• When you carry the Honda SMART Key

with a laptop or wireless communication
device such as a radio or mobile phone.

• When the Honda SMART Key comes into

contact with or is covered by metal
objects.

The system can be operated when the
Honda SMART Key is within the shaded area
shown in the illustration.

Operation Guide

Continued

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Honda SMART Key System (Continued)

Anyone can operate the ignition switch and
start the engine if your Honda SMART Key is
within operating range of your vehicle, even

Operation Guide

if you are on the other side of a wall or
window. If you are away from your vehicle
but your Honda SMART Key will still be within
the system’s operating range, deactivate the
Honda SMART Key system.

To switching the Honda SMART Key
system (P.82)

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Anyone in possession of the Honda SMART
Key can perform the following operations if
the Honda SMART Key is within operating
range:

• Starting the engine

• Unlocking the steering lock

• Unlocking the seat lock

• Unlocking the fuel lid

You should always keep the Honda SMART
Key on your person after you get on and off
the vehicle or while riding.

Do not place the Honda SMART Key in the
centre compartment.

If the electrical system is on, the vehicle can
be operated even by a person who does not
have a verified Honda SMART Key.
Whenever you leave your vehicle, turn off the
electrical system and lock the steering.

(P.79)

Operating the Ignition Switch

To Activate the Electrical System

#

a

Make sure that the Honda SMART Key is
activated and enter the operating range for

(P.

the vehicle.

b

Push the ignition

u The electrical system activates and the

engine can be started.

Ignition

(On) switch

82)

(On) switch. (P.

Honda SMART Key

Operation Guide

75)

Continued

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Honda SMART Key System (Continued)

To Turn Off the Electrical System

#

a

Turn the ignition switch knob

Operation Guide

Lock) counterclockwise.

b

Leave the operating range with the Honda
SMART Key (P.
SMART Key system to deactivation.

(P.

82)

83) or switch the Honda

When the Honda SMART Key system
does not work properly

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(P.

/ (Off/

177)

Answer Back System

The answer back system is a device to find
the location of your vehicle. When the
immobilizer is active and you press the
answer back button on the Honda SMART
Key with the electrical system is off, the turn
signals light and buzzer rings, informing you
of your vehicle's location.

The answer back system uses low-intensity
radio waves. It may affect medical equipment
such as a cardiac pacemaker.

Answer
back
button

Operation

#

Press the answer back button on the Honda
SMART Key.

u The answer back system will not function

when the electrical system is on.

If the electrical system is left off for more than
10 days, the answer back system will no
longer operate. When the system is active
and the vehicle receives a signal from
pressing answer back button, system
activation will be extended for 10 days.
To reset the system, turn on the electrical
system once.

When the battery in the vehicle is weak, the
answer back system may not function.

Operation Guide

Continued

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Answer Back System (Continued)

Adjusting the Answer Back Buzzer

#

Sound Volume Level

Operation Guide

You can select the buzzer sound volume
from 3 levels.

a

Lock the steering.

b

Make sure that the Honda SMART Key
system is activated.

c

Press the answer back button on the Honda
SMART Key 3 times within 1 minute while
pushing and holding the ignition
switch.

d

Release the ignition (On) switch.

u The Honda SMART Key indicator comes

on.

e

Press the answer back button to select from
3 levels for the sound volume.

u The sound volume level changes each

time the answer back button is pressed.

88

(P.

(P.

79)

82)

(On)

f

Wait for about 10 seconds until the Honda
SMART Key indicator goes off. The sound
volume level is set.

u The sound volume level is also set by

turn the ignition switch knob / (Off/
Lock) counterclockwise before the
Honda SMART Key indicator goes off.

Ignition
switch

(On)

Honda SMART
Key indicator

Answer back button

Changing the Answer Back Buzzer

#

Sound Pattern

You can select buzzer sound from 3 patterns.

a

Lock the steering.

b

Make sure that the Honda SMART Key
system is activated.

c

Press the answer back button on the Honda
SMART Key 4 times within 1 minute while
pushing and holding the ignition
switch.

d

Release the ignition (On) switch.

u The Honda SMART Key indicator comes

on.

e

Press the answer back button to select from
3 buzzer sound patterns.

u The sound pattern changes each time

the answer back button is pressed.

(P.

(P.

79)

82)

(On)

f

Wait for about 10 seconds until the Honda
SMART Key indicator goes off. The sound
pattern is set.

u The sound pattern is also set by turn the

ignition switch knob / (Off/Lock)
counterclockwise before the Honda
SMART Key indicator goes off..

Ignition
switch

(On)

Honda SMART
Key indicator

Answer back button

Operation Guide

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Honda Smartphone Voice Control system

Connecting your smartphone with the vehicle
and a Bluetooth® headset via Bluetooth
allows you to operate the smartphone by

Operation Guide

voice input from the headset. You can also
use the system by operating switches on the
handlebar.

u To use the system, you need to install the

dedicated application on your smartphone
beforehand and pair your smartphone with
the vehicle and the headset.

®

Communication range:

Within 1 meters radius from vehicle

Supported

Bluetooth

®

version

Bluetooth

®

profiles

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.2 or higher

GATT (Generic Attribute
Profile)

HOGP (HID over GATT Profile)

®

version/profiles

For terms of service and information on how
to install/operate the dedicated application,
see the following URL:
https://global.honda/voice-control-system/

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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by
Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.

● Costs of network communication and

communication equipment necessary for
the use of this feature shall be borne by
the user himself/herself.

● You cannot pair two or more

smartphones at once.

● Some smartphones may not be

compatible with the feature.

● We shall not be liable for any damages or

trouble in the use of smartphone.

● When unable to connect your

smartphone to the vehicle, change the
storage location of the smartphone.

The system itself has certain limitations.
Therefore, you must verify the voice guidance
and information in the meter provided by the
system by carefully observing the roadway,
signs, and signals, etc. If you are unsure, proceed
with caution. Always use your own good
judgement, and obey traffic laws while riding.

3WARNING

Using the Honda Smartphone Voice
Control system while riding can take
your attention away from the road,
causing a crash in which you could be
seriously injured or killed.

• Be especially cautions when crossing

intersections, in heavy traffic. etc.

• Observe the roadway, signs, and

signals, carefully.

• Obey traffic laws while riding.

Operation Guide

Continued

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Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (Continued)

Honda Smartphone Voice Control

#

system Limitations

Changes in operating systems, hardware,

Operation Guide

software, and other technology integral to
providing Honda Smartphone Voice Control
system functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a
decrease or cessation of Honda Smartphone
Voice Control system functionality and services.

Honda cannot and does not provide any
warranty or guarantee of future Honda
Smartphone Voice Control system
performance or functionality.

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Pairing your smartphone via

#

a

Select the BLUETOOTH PAIRING RESET menu.

(P.63)

b

Reset the pairing information according to
the switch operation guide.

c

After resetting, complete pairing while the

Bluetooth® indicator flashing by operated

the application on your smartphone.

u

When the display returns to the ordinary
display, the Bluetooth® indicator is flashing.

u For operation of the application, follow

the instruction of the application.

u Make a Bluetooth® paring after stopping

at a safe place.

Bluetooth

(P.

24)

Bluetooth

indicator

®

®

Parking Brake

Parking Brake Lever

Be sure the parking brake is applied while
parking and warming up the engine.

u Make sure the parking brake lever is

released before riding.

To apply the parking brake
Push the parking brake lever to the right until
it snaps into place.

u The parking brake lock will not function if

the parking brake is not adjusted properly.

154)

(P.

To release the parking brake
Push the parking brake lever back to the
original position.

u Before riding, check that the parking brake

indicator is turned off and make sure that
the parking brake is fully released so there is
no drag on the rear wheel.

Operation Guide

Apply Release

Parking brake lever

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Riding mode

You can change the riding mode.
The riding mode consists of the following
parameters.

Operation Guide

P: Engine power output level
EB: Engine brake level
D: DCT mode
T: Torque control level
ABS: ABS mode

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Current riding mode

P level
(Engine power
output level)

EB level
(Engine brake level)

T level
(Torque control level)

D level
(DCT mode)

ABS
(ABS mode)

Riding mode has 5 modes.
Available riding modes: [STANDARD], [RAIN],
[GRAVEL], [USER] and [SPORT]

[SPORT] : This mode is suitable for sports
riding. You can feel the higher engine
response compared to STANDARD.

Operation Guide

[STANDARD] : Standard, all-round mode

Each initial setting level cannot be changed.

for a variety of situations.
[RAIN] : Good for stable riding on slippery
surfaces such as rainy conditions.

[USER]

Each initial setting level can be changed.

[GRAVEL MODE] : Suitable for enjoying flat
dirt riding.

Initial setting

P level EB level D level T level ABS mode

STANDARD 2 2 2 2 2

RAIN 1 1 1 3 2

GRAVEL 3 3 3G 1 1

SPORT 3 3 4 1 2

USER 2

Notes:
*1 : Level can be changed.
*2 : If 0 is selected, the level will change to 2 the next time the electrical system is turned on.

*1

*1

2

*1

3

*1, 2

2

*1

2

Continued

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Riding mode (Continued)

P level (Engine power output level)

P level has three setting levels.
Available setting range: 1 to 3

Operation Guide

u Level 1 has the least power.
u Level 3 has the most power.

T level (Torque control level)
T level has three setting levels or can be
turned off.
Available setting range: 0 to 3

u Level 1 is the minimum Torque Control level.
u Level 3 is the maximum Torque Control

level.

u Level 0 deactivates the Torque Control.
u If the electrical system is turned from off to

on while the T level is set to 0, the T level is
automatically set to 2.

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EB level (Engine brake level)

EB level has three setting levels.
Available setting range: 1 to 3

u Level 1 has the weakest engine braking

effect.

u Level 3 has the strongest engine braking

effect.

ABS (ABS mode)

ABS (ABS mode) has two setting levels.
Available setting range: 1 to 2

u Level 1 is off road mode.
u Level 2 is on road mode.