honda nc700 x xa xd owners 2012 User Manual

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Shifting Gears (Continued)
Operation Guide
(NC700XD)
Dual Clutch Transmission
In order to respond to rider demands in a 
broad range of situations, the transmission is 
equipped with three operating modes, AT 
MODE (including D mode for regular 
operation and S mode for sporty riding); and 
MT MODE (MT mode for a 6-speed manual 
operation), which delivers the same shift feel 
as a manual transmission.
u Always use the recommended tyres and 
sprockets to ensure correct the Dual Clutch 
Transmission...

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Operation Guide
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Neutral (N): Neutral is selected 
automatically when yo u 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. 
(P100)
You may hear (click) noises when the 
transmission shifts to Neutral (N). This is 
normal.
When you can change  between N and D
uMotorcycle is stopped and the engine is 
idling.
u Throttle is...

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Shifting Gears (Continued)
Operation Guide
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 switch es are convenient 
when you want to temporarily down-shift in 
front of a curve, etc. 
(P42)
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...

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Operation Guide
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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...

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Shifting Gears (Continued)
Operation Guide
Riding in MT MODE
Shift up and down with the + and - switch.
The selected gear is shown on the gear 
position indicator.
u If the MT MODE is se lected, the transmission 
does not shift up automa tically. Do not allow 
the engine revs to  go into the red zone.
u The transmission auto matically 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...

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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...

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Refuelling (Continued)
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. (P43)
!b Turn the fuel fill cap counterclockwise until 
it stops and remove the cap.
Closing the Fuel Fill Cap
!a Install and tighten the fu el fill cap firmly by 
turning it clockwise.
u Make...

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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...

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Storage Equipment (Continued)
Operation Guide
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 their size or design.
❙Opening the lu ggage box. (P45)
Helmet
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Operation Guide
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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.
u The tool kit/U-shaped lock are held in place 
on the maintenance lid.
u Some U-shaped locks may not fit in the 
compartment due to th eir size or design.
❙Opening the luggage box. (P45)
Tool kit Rubber 
strap
U-shaped 
lock
Maintenance lid
Document Bag
The document bag is located in the owner’s 
manual box (in the...