Motorcycle Safety & Driveability: yamaha new bike, reputable dealer, yamaha r6

Question
i have just brought new yamaha R6 2007...i have heard i have to drive it slowly for first 500 km then aft first servicing i can drive it faster ..is it true...wht pricaution i have to take in order not to damge engine but also enjoy the ride

Answer
If you've just bought a brand new motorcycle from a reputable dealer, then you will have received an owner's handbook with it. Follow the advice given in the handbook or on the sticker on the bike on what engine rpms can be used after so many miles.

The main thing to remember is to make sure you don't overstress the engine by allowing it to labour too hard in a high gear.

On engine speed, the advice is usually not to rev the engine for a sustained period above 5,000 rpm during the first 500 miles. Your model may differ slightly. Occasionally taking an engine above that limit will not harm it though.

Hope you enjoy your new ride and take some advanced training at the earliest opportunity.

Regards

Alec
www.alecgore.com