The A symbol on motorcycles has 3 amazing benefits: Some riders don’t even know in decades.

If you've ever ridden a motorcycle, you've probably seen the letter A symbol but didn't know what it meant. Let's find out, shall we?

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The letter A stands for the Idling Stop feature

Idling Stop is a technology equipped on most scooters nowadays with the function of temporarily shutting off the engine when the scooter is not in use.

Specifically, when the scooter is not in operation for more than 3 seconds, this technology will be activated to temporarily turn off the engine. The sign to indicate that the Idling Stop is activated is the letter A with an arrow in the shape of a circle surrounding it on the screen will light up until the scooter continues to operate.

This is a very useful technology for scooter users, especially for users who use scooters in crowded street conditions and have to constantly start and stop.

3 great benefits of the Idling Stop mode

The Idling Stop technology is equipped on scooters and brings many benefits such as:

Fuel saving is the first factor mentioned regarding the benefits that the Idling Stop brings to users.

Protecting the environment by minimizing exhaust emissions as well as engine noise when the Idling Stop mode is activated

Convenience for users – activating the Idling Stop mode means that the scooter will be in a temporary idle state, the engine will be quiet, and there is no need to restart the scooter from the beginning when it is needed to move.

Notes when using Idling Stop on scooters

The Idling Stop technology is an advanced technology on scooters, however, please note the following when using Idling Stop

To turn on/off the Idling Stop function, you use the button on the right handlebar, Idling Stop is On and Idling is Off.

The Idling Stop will be activated by the scooter’s central processing unit (ECU) when the scooter is started and run for the first time, reaches a speed above 10km/h and the engine temperature is above 50 degrees Celsius.

If we kick down the side stand while the scooter is turned off by Idling Stop or slide the button to Idling, the function will be turned off, if you want to restart the engine, you will have to use the starter button.

If the coolant temperature is too hot (Fi light or temperature warning light illuminates), or the scooter has a malfunction in the electronic fuel injection, the Idling Stop cannot be used.

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What is the purpose of the letter A on a motorcycle?

The letter A symbol accompanied by a curved arrow signifies the activation/deactivation of the Idling Stop feature on a scooter.