honda nc700 s sa sd owners 2012 User Manual

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Shifting Gears (Continued)
Operation Guide
Neutral (N): Neutral is selected 
automatically when you turn the ignition 
switch to on.
If neutral is not selected when you turn 
the ignition switch to on:
u Turn the ignition off and on again.
u If neutral is still not se lected after turning the 
engine off then on again. 
(P97)
You may hear (click) noises when the 
transmission shifts to  Neutral (N). This is 
normal.
When you can change between N and D
u Motorcycle is stopped and the engine is 
idling.
u Throttle is completely off.  It is not possible to 
change from Neutral to D mode while the 
throttle is applied.
u You cannot change between N and D mode 
while the wheels are rotating.
u Side stand is raised.
NOTICE
•To prevent clutch damage, do not use the throttle to 
keep the motorcycle stopped uphill.
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Operation Guide
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AT MODE: In this mode the gears are shifted 
automatically according to your riding 
conditions.
And also using the shift up switch (+) or shift 
down switch (-), you can temporarily shift up 
or down. These switches are convenient 
when you want to temporarily down-shift in 
front of a curve, etc. 
(P41)
You can choose between two modes within 
AT MODE: D mode and S mode.
D mode (AT):  This is the standard mode 
when AT MODE is selected. Select D mode 
for regular operation and efficient fuel 
economy.
S mode (AT):  Select this mode while riding 
in AT MODE when you need more power, 
such as when overtaking, climbing hills, 
pulling away. MT MODE: 
MT MODE (6-speed manual 
operation) You can choose between 6 gears 
in this mode.
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Shifting Gears (Continued)
Operation Guide
Changing between Neutral and AT/MT
Changing from Neutral (N) to AT MODE
Press the D/S side of the N-D switch (!a).
The D mode indicator comes on, ”1” is 
shown in the gear position indicator and first 
gear is selected.
Changing from AT or MT MODE to 
Neutral
Press N on the N-D switch ( !b).
Changing between D mode and S mode 
while in AT MODE
Press the D/S side of the N-D switch. The S or 
D mode indicator comes on ( !c, !d ).
Changing between AT MODE and MT 
MODE
Press the AT/MT switch ( !e).
The S or D indicator goes out while MT 
MODE is selected ( !f).
!a
!bN-D switch
!c !d!f
!e
AT-MT 
switch
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Operation Guide
Riding in MT MODE
Shift up and down with the + and - switch.
The selected gear is shown on the gear 
position indicator.
uIf the MT MODE is selected, the transmission 
does not shift up auto matically. Do not allow 
the engine revs to go into the red zone.
u The transmission automatically shifts down 
when you slow down, even in MT MODE.
u You will start from 1st gear even if MT MODE 
is selected.
Gear shift operation
Shifting Up:
Press the shift up switch (+) ( !g).
Shifting Down:
Press the shift down switch (-) ( !h).
You cannot continue shifting gear by 
keeping the shift switch pressed.
To continue shifting g ear release the switch 
and press it again.
Shift Limit
You can’t shift gear down if the engine revs 
exceed the limit.
!g
!h
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Operation Guide
Refuelling
This motorcycle must be opened the rear seat 
for refuelling.
Rear Seat
Open
!a Insert the ignition key into the lock, and turn 
the key counterclockwise.
! b Pull up the front of the rear seat.
Close
!a Pull up the rod upward.
!b Push down the front of the rear seat until it 
locks in place.
uMake sure that the tabs are locked 
securely in position to pull up the front of 
the rear seat lightly.
u The seat locks automatically when closed.
Take care not to lock your key in the 
compartment under the rear seat.
!c Remove the key.
Ignition key
Lock
Rod Rear seat
Tabs
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Operation Guide
Fuel type: Unleaded petrol only
Fuel octane number:  Your motorcycle is 
designed to use Research Octane Number 
(RON) 91 or higher.
Tank capacity:  14.1 litres (3.73 US gal, 
3.10 lmp gal)
❙Refuel and Fuel Guideline (P15)
Opening the Fuel Fill Cap
! a Open the rear seat. (P42)
!b Turn the fuel fill cap counterclockwise until 
it stops and remove the cap.
Closing the Fuel Fill Cap
!a Install and tighten the fuel fill cap firmly by 
turning it clockwise.
uMake sure that the arrow marks on the 
cap and fuel tank are aligned.
!b Close the rear seat.
Do not fill with fu el above the plate.
3WARNING
Petrol is highly flammable and 
explosive. You can be burned or 
seriously injured when handling fuel.
•Stop the engine,  and keep heat, 
sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Filler neck plate 
Fuel level (max)
Arrow marks Fuel fill cap
Fuel filler opening
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Operation Guide
Storage Equipment
Luggage BoxOpen
!a Insert the ignition key into the lock, and turn 
the key clockwise.
! b Pull up the front of the luggage box lid.
Close
!a Push down the front of the luggage box lid 
until it locks in place.
uMake sure that the tab is locked securely 
in position to pull up the front of the 
luggage box lid lightly.
u The lock automatically when closed.
Take care not to lock your key in the 
luggage box.
!b Remove the key.
Never exceed the maximum weight limit.
Maximum Weight: 5.0 kg (11.0 lb)
uDo not store any items that are 
flammable or susceptible to heat 
damage.
Ignition key
Lock
Luggage box lid Tab
Luggage box
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Operation Guide
continued
A helmet can be stored in the luggage box. 
Set in the front of the helmet upward.
uSome helmets may not fit in the 
compartment due to th eir size or design.
❙Opening the luggage box. (P44)
Helmet
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Storage Equipment (Continued)
Operation Guide
Tool Kit/U-shaped Lock
The tool kit is located on the maintenance lid 
(in the luggage box) by the rubber strap. 
There is also space to store a U-shaped lock.
uThe U-shaped lock is held in place on the 
maintenance lid.
u Some U-shaped locks may not fit in the 
compartment due to their size or design.
❙Opening the lu ggage box. (P44)
Document Bag
The document bag is located in the owner’s 
manual box (in the luggage box).
Opening the owner’s manual Box
!a Remove the clip. (P68)
!b Open the owner’s manual box lid.
Closing owner’s manual Box
!a Close the owner’s manual box lid.
!b Install the clip.
Tool kit
Rubber strap
U-shaped lock
Clip
Owner’s manual 
box lid Document bag
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Operation Guide
Helmet holder
The helmet holder is located under the rear 
seat.
A helmet set wire is in the tool kit.
Helmet set wire
Helmet set wireHelmet D-ring
Helmet holder
u
Use the helmet holder only when parked.
❙Opening the rear seat. (P42)
3WARNING
Riding with a helmet attached to the 
holder can interfere with the rear 
wheel or suspension and could cause a 
crash in which you can be seriously 
hurt or killed.
Use the helmet ho lder only while 
parked. Do not ride with a helmet 
secured by the holder.
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