Honda CBR650R - Owner's Manual > 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 motorcycle helmet and protective apparel.

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 motorcycle helmet and protective apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding onto the seat strap or your waist, leaning with you in turns, and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped.

Take Time to Learn & Practice

Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, practice riding in a safe area to become familiar with how this motorcycle works and handles, and to become accustomed to the motorcycle'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.

Make Yourself Easy to See

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 and Ride

Alcohol 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. Don't drink and ride, and don't let your friends drink and ride either.

Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition

It's important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition.

Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits, and do not modify your motorcycle or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe.

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.

If you decide to continue riding, first evaluate the condition of your motorcycle. If the engine is still running, turn it off. Inspect for fluid leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebars, control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.

Your motorcycle may have suffered damage that is not immediately apparent. Have your motorcycle 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 motorcycle inside a garage or other enclosure.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

Image Labels

Except II KO 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.

Read instructions contained in Owner's Manual carefully.

Read instructions contained in Shop Manual carefully. In the interest of safety, take the motorcycle 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.

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 motorcycle.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or below the lower level mark. It can explode causing serious injury.

RADIATOR CAP LABEL

Except U type

DANGER

NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.

Hot coolant will scald you.

Relief pressure valve begins to open at 108kPa.

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL

Except U type

WARNING

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.
• Read carefully the instructions contained in user's manual and installation guide before installing any accessory.
• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider's and passenger's weight should not exceed 188 kg (414 lb), which is the maximum weight capacity.
• The luggage weight must not exceed 27 kg (60 lb) under any circumstances.
• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted fairing is not recommended.

REAR CUSHION LABEL

GAS FILLED

Do not open. Do not heat.

TYRE INFORMATION LABEL

Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)

Tyre size:
Front 120/70ZR17M/C(58W)
Rear 180/55ZR17M/C(73W)
Tyre brand: DUNLOP METZELER
Front D222F M ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT F
Rear D222 M ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT F

SAFETY REMINDER LABEL

For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.

FUEL LABEL

Unleaded petrol only

DRIVE CHAIN LABEL

Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.

25 to 35 mm (1.0 to 1.4 in) Freeplay

Safety Precautions

• Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the handlebars and feet on the footpegs.
• Keep passenger's hands onto the seat strap, 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 motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and high-visibility protective clothing. 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

WARNING

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)

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