Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Owner's Manual > Gear Shifting, Riding and Stopping

The clutch lever must be fully depressed before attempting a gear shift. Failure to fully depress the clutch lever will cause a roughstart OR stalling of the engine besides causing damage to transmission parts.

• When the vehicle is in Neutral position, press gear shift lever down with toe to engage 1st gear.

GEAR SHIFT PATTERN
1 -- N -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6

CAUTION

• If the clutch lever is released abruptly and throttle opening is done insufficiently the motorcycle will have a rough start and cause the engine to stall.
• If the acceleration is very high and clutch lever is released abruptly, it will cause motorcycle to move suddenly, which will lead to loss of control leading to an accident resulting in injury and or loss of life to rider / other road users / passed by, besides damage to the motorcycle.
• Always exercise utmost caution while releasing clutch and riding the motorcycle.
• Lift gear shift lever up with toe to shift to 2nd and subsequent gears.
• As soon as the motorcycle reaches a speed of 25 kmph in 1st gear position, shift to 2nd gear and to higher gears as the speed of the motorcycle increases.

NOTE

Always start motorcycle with the gear in neutral position.

When the engine speed decreases or while climbing a gradient or running at a reduced speed, shift to the appropriate lower gear to prevent the engine from stalling or straining to pull.

• Always shift to lower gears as appropriate whenever slowing down to stop the vehicle.
• Shift gears to neutral position just before bringing the vehicle to a complete stop always.
• Close throttle fully and release the clutch lever slowly ensuring the motorcycle is in neutral position and neutral lamp is glowing.
• Stop the motorcycle in a safe place, turn "OFF" ignition and switch "OFF" engine kill switch.

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