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UBS (ABS not activated and UBS activated)
Brake lever input only
Front brakes:
When the ABS is not activated, the inlet solenoid valve is open and the outlet solenoid valve is closed 
because a control signal has not been transmitted from the ABS ECU. Therefore, when the brake lever 
is squeezed, the hydraulic pressure in the front brake master cylinder increases and the brake fluid is 
sent to the front brake calipers. At this time, the hydraulic pump check\
 valve is closed. The front brake 
master cylinder directly pressurizes the front brake calipers during normal braking. When the brake le-
ver is released, the brake fluid in the front brake calipers returns to the front brake master cylinder.
Rear brake:
When the brake lever is squeezed, the ABS ECU detects the hydraulic pressure using the front brake 
master cylinder pressure sensor and operates the hydraulic pump. At this time, the ABS is not activat-
ed, the inlet solenoid valve is open, and the outlet solenoid valve is closed because a control signal has 
not been transmitted from the ABS ECU. The shuttle solenoid valve opens and closes according to the 
UBS control signals from the ABS ECU. The hydraulic pump draws in the brake fluid from the rear brake 
master cylinder and automatically pressurizes the rear brake caliper.
If the brake pedal is depressed, the UBS automatic pressurization stops. The ABS ECU detects and 
controls the hydraulic pressure in the rear brake caliper using the front brake master cylinder pressure 
sensor, rear brake master cylinder pressure sensor, and rear brake caliper pressure sensor.
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1. Front brake master cylinder
2. Brake lever
3. Rear brake master cylinder
4. Brake pedal
5. Rear brake master cylinder pressure sensor
6. Separation solenoid valve
7. Shuttle solenoid valve
8. Damping chamber
9. ABS motor
10. Hydraulic pump
11. Front brake master cylinder pressure sensor
12. Inlet solenoid valve
13. Outlet solenoid valve
14. Check valve
15. Buffer chamber
16. Rear brake caliper pressure sensor
17. Rear brake caliper
18. Front brake calipers
A. Pressurize
a. Input
b. Hydraulic pump is operating
c. Shuttle solenoid valve is open  
						

							
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UBS (ABS activated and UBS activated)
Brake lever input only
Front brakes:
Refer to  “Emergency braking (ABS activated and UBS not activated) ”.
Rear brake:
When the rear wheel is about to lock, the outlet solenoid valve is opened by the  “depressurization ” sig-
nal transmitted from the ABS ECU. When this occurs, the inlet solenoid valve closes the brake line from 
the rear brake master cylinder. Because the outlet solenoid valve is open, the brake fluid is sent to the 
buffer chamber. As a result, the hydraulic pressure in the rear brake caliper is reduced.
In order to control the hydraulic pressure at the pressure required for \
UBS control at this time, the hy-
draulic pressure is detected using the rear brake master cylinder pressure sensor and rear brake caliper 
pressure sensor, and the separation solenoid valve and shuttle solenoid valve open and close.
The brake fluid stored in the buffer chamber is pumped back to the rear brake master c\
ylinder by the 
hydraulic pump linked to the ABS motor.
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1. Front brake master cylinder
2. Brake lever
3. Rear brake master cylinder
4. Brake pedal
5. Rear brake master cylinder pressure sensor
6. Separation solenoid valve
7. Shuttle solenoid valve
8. Damping chamber
9. ABS motor
10. Hydraulic pump
11. Front brake master cylinder pressure sensor
12. Inlet solenoid valve
13. Outlet solenoid valve
14. Check valve
15. Buffer chamber
16. Rear brake caliper pressure sensor
17. Rear brake caliper 18. Front brake calipers
A. Pressurize
B. Depressurize
a. Input
b. Outlet solenoid valve is open
c. Hydraulic pump is operating
d. Separation solenoid valve is open or closed
e. Shuttle solenoid valve is open or closed
f. Inlet solenoid valve is closed  
						

							
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EAS23P1064
ABS SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
ABS warning light
The ABS warning light  “1” comes on when a malfunction is detected by the ABS self-diagnosis. The 
ABS warning light is located on the meter assembly.
Instances when the ABS warning light comes on
1. The ABS warning light comes on when the main switch is set to  “ON ”.
The ABS warning light comes on for 2 seconds while the ABS is performing a self-diagnosis, then 
goes off if there are no problems.
2. The ABS warning light comes on while the start switch is being pushed. When the engine is being started, the ABS warning light comes on while t\
he start switch is being 
pushed. (Refer to  “ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM ” on page 8-7.)
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e. Start switch  “OFF ” f. Goes off
g. Comes on for 2 seconds
h. Comes on while the start switch is being 
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3. The ABS warning light comes on while riding. If the ABS warning light comes on while riding, a malfunction has been detected in the ABS or UBS. 
The ABS hydraulic control will not be performed. The ABS will have recourse to manual braking if 
this occurs.
NOTICE
ECA23P1057
There may be little or no additional rear brake force provided by the UBS if the ABS warning 
light comes on while riding. If the UBS does not operate, the front and \
rear brakes will operate 
independently according to the rider input. When the brake lever is squeezed, only the front 
brakes will operate and when the brake pedal is depressed, only the rear brake will operate.
4. The ABS warning light flashes while riding.If the ABS warning light flashes while riding, there is no problem with the function of the ABS and 
UBS. However, the ABS ECU input has unstable factors. (For details, ref\
er to  “ABS TROUBLE-
SHOOTING OUTLINE ” on page 8-85.)
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The ABS warning light comes on or flashes if the vehicle is ridden with the test coupler adapter con-
nected to the ABS test coupler.
5. The ABS warning light  “1” flashes when the test coupler adapter  “2” is connected to the ABS test 
coupler  “3” for troubleshooting the ABS. The ABS test coupler can be accessed by removing the rid-
er seat.
When the test coupler adapter is connected to the ABS test coupler, the ABS warning light starts 
flashing and the ABS warning light flash pattern indicates all the fault codes recorded in the ABS 
ECU.
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a. ABS warning light
b. Comes on
c. Goes off d. Unstable ABS ECU input
 
Test coupler adapter
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The ABS warning light comes on or flashes if the vehicle is ridden with the test coupler adapter con-
nected to the ABS test coupler.
EAS23P1065
ABS WARNING LIGHT AND OPERATION
ABS warning light
 When the main switch is set to  “ON ”, the ABS warning light comes on for 2 seconds, then goes off.
 The ABS warning light comes on while the start switch is being pushed.
 If the ABS warning light comes on while riding, stop the vehicle, and then set the main switch to  “OFF ”, 
then back to  “ON ”. The ABS operation is normal if the ABS warning light comes on for 2 seconds, then 
goes off.
 If the rear wheel is raced with the vehicle on the centerstand, the ABS \
warning light may flash or come 
on. If this occurs, set the main switch to  “OFF ”, then back to  “ON ”. The ABS operation is normal if the 
ABS warning light goes off when the vehicle first starts off after the m\
ain switch was set back to  “ON ”.
 The ABS operation is normal if the ABS warning light flashes.
 If the ABS warning light comes on or flashes while riding, the ABS and UBS will not work correctly. 
There may be little or no additional rear brake force provided by the UBS. If the UBS does not operate, 
the front and rear brakes will operate independently according to the rider input. When the brake lever 
is squeezed, only the front brakes will operate and when the brake pedal is depressed, only the rear 
brake will operate.
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ABS and UBS function
WARNING
EWA23P1038
 When hydraulic control is performed by the ABS, the brake system alerts the rider that the 
wheels have a tendency to lock by generating a reaction-force pulsating action in the brake 
lever or brake pedal. When the ABS is activated, the grip between the road surface and tires 
is close to the limit. The ABS cannot prevent wheel lock* on slippery surfaces, such as \
ice, 
when it is caused by engine braking, even if the ABS is activated.
 The ABS and UBS is not designed to shorten the braking distance or improve the cornering 
performance.
 Depending on the road conditions, the braking distance may be longer compared to that of 
vehicles not equipped with ABS. Therefore, ride at a safe speed and keep a safe distance be-
tween yourself and other vehicles.
 The braking of the vehicle, even in the worst case, is principally executed when the vehicle is 
advancing straight ahead. During a turn, sudden braking is liable to cause a loss of traction of 
the tires. Even vehicles equipped with ABS cannot be prevented from falling over if braked 
suddenly.
 The ABS and UBS do not work when the main switch is set to  “OFF ”. The conventional braking 
function can be used.
* Wheel lock: A condition that occurs when the rotation of one or both of the wheels has 
stopped, but the vehicle continues to travel.  
						

							
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EAS23P1099
OUTLINE OF THE TCS (Traction Control System)
The traction control system controls excessive spinning (slipping) of the rear wheel when accelerating 
on slippery surfaces, such as unpaved or wet roads.
The ECU monitors the front and rear wheel speeds using the signals from the front and rear wheel sen-
sors, and detects rear wheel slipping according to the difference between the wheel speeds. If the slip-
ping exceeds the preset value, the ECU controls the slipping using integrated control of the ignition 
timing, fuel cut-off, and throttle valve opening of the YCC-T system.
The traction control system can be set to one of two operation modes or \
turned off.
TCS (Traction control system) layout
TCS (Traction control system) block diagram
The signals from the front and rear wheel sensors are sent to the ECU through the ABS ECU, and the 
ECU calculates the amount of slip according to the difference between the detected front and rear 
wheel speeds.
If the amount of slip exceeds the preset value, the ECU controls the ignition timing, fuel cut-off, and 
throttle valve opening of the YCC-T system so that the amount of slip is less than the preset value. The 
traction control system indicator light in the meter assembly flashes when the traction control system 
has activated.
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1. Traction control system indicator light
2. Traction control system switch
3. ECU (engine control unit)
4. Ignition coils
5. Spark plugs
6. Throttle servo motor
7. Fuel injector
8. ABS ECU (electronic control unit)
9. Rear wheel sensor
10. Front wheel sensor  
						

							
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TCS (Traction control system) function
The traction control system helps maintain traction when accelerating on slippery surfaces, such as un-
paved or wet roads. If sensors detect that the rear wheel is starting to slip (uncontrolled spinning), the 
traction control system assists by regulating engine power as needed until tracti\
on is restored. The trac-
tion control system indicator light flashes to let the rider know that traction control has engaged.
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The rider may also notice slight changes in engine and exhaust sounds when the traction control sys-
tem is engaged.
WARNING
EWA23P1039
The traction control system is not a substitute for riding appropriately for the conditions. Trac-
tion control cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when entering turns, when 
accelerating hard at a sharp lean angle, or while braking, and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any motorcycle, approach surfaces that may be slippery with caution and avoid 
especially slippery surfaces.
There are two traction control system modes. The traction control system can also be turned \
off:
“ TCS ” mode  “1”: Default mode
“ TCS ” mode  “2”: Sporty mode
This mode decreases traction control system assist, allowing the rear wheel to spin more freely than 
“ TCS ” mode  “1”.
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1. Front wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor
3. ABS ECU (electronic control unit)
4. Traction control system switch
5. ECU (engine control unit)
A. Signal conversion
B. Slip amount calculation
C. Exceeds preset value D. Actuator control
E. Fuel cut-off
F. Ignition timing (retarded)
G. Traction control system indicator light 
(flashes)
H. YCC-T motor throttle valve opening  (decreased)  
						

							
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“ TCS ” “Off ”: The traction control system is turned off. The system may also be automatically disabled 
in some riding conditions (Refer to  “Resetting” ).
When the key is turned to  “ON ”, the traction control system is enabled and  “TCS ” “1” displays in the 
multi-function meter.
The traction control system mode can be changed and the system can be turned off only when the key 
is in the “ ON” position and the vehicle is not moving.
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Turn the traction control system  “Off ” to help free the rear wheel if the motorcycle gets stuck in mud, 
sand, or other soft surfaces.
NOTICE
ECA23P1085
Use only the specified tires. Using different sized tires will prevent the traction control system 
from controlling tire rotation accurately.
Setting the traction control system
WARNING
EWA23P1040
Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the traction control system. 
Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident.
Push the traction control system switch on the multi-function meter for less than one second to change 
between  “TCS ” modes  “1” and “2” . Push the switch for at least two seconds to select  “TCS” “ Off” and 
turn the traction control system off. Push the switch again to return to the previously selected mode  “1” 
or “2”.
Resetting
The traction control system will be disabled in the following condition:
 The rear wheel is rotated with the centerstand down and the key in the  “ON ” position.
If the traction control system has been disabled, both the traction control system indicator light and the 
engine trouble warning light come on.
To reset the traction control system:
Turn the key to  “OFF ”. Wait at least one second, then turn the key back to  “ON ”. The traction control 
system indicator light should go off and the system will be enabled. The engine trouble warning light 
should go off after the motorcycle reaches at least 20 km/h (12 mi/h).\
 If the traction control system in-
dicator light and/or engine trouble warning light still remain on after resetting, check the fuel injection 
system (Refer to  “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ”).
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EAS23P1106
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS
Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA23P1041
Be sure to stop the vehicle before making 
any setting changes to the multi-function 
meter unit. Changing settings while riding 
can distract the operator and increase the 
risk of an accident.
The multi-function meter unit is equipped with 
the following:
 a speedometer
 a tachometer
 an odometer
 two tripmeters (which show the distance trav-
eled since they were last set to zero)
 a fuel reserve tripmeter (which shows the dis-
tance traveled since the last segment of the 
fuel meter started flashing)
 a clock
 a fuel meter
 an air intake temperature display
 a coolant temperature display
 a fuel consumption display (instantaneous and 
average consumption functions)
 a drive mode display (which shows the select-
ed drive mode) 
a traction control system mode display (which 
shows the selected traction control system 
mode)
 a self-diagnosis device
 an LCD and tachometer brightness control 
mode
The left and right set buttons, located under the 
display, allow you to control or change the set-
tings in the multi-function meter unit.TIP
 To use the left and right buttons, the key must 
be turned to “ ON”, except for the brightness 
mode.
 To switch the speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter/fuel consumption displays between kilo-
meters and miles, press the left button for at 
least two seconds.
Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rider to mon-
itor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal 
power range.
When the key is turned to  “ON ”, the tachometer 
needle sweeps once across the r/min range and 
then returns to zero r/min in order to test the 
electrical circuit.
NOTICE
ECA23P1086
Do not operate the engine in the tachometer 
red zone.
Red zone: 7750 r/min and above
1. Tachometer
2. Traction control system mode display
3. Coolant temperature display/air intake 
temperature display/instantaneous fuel 
consumption display/average fuel 
consumption display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel meter
6. Drive mode display
7. Clock
8. Right set button
9. Left set button
10. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter
11. Traction control system switch
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1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
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