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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later
and expands.
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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
16 L
Reserve:
3 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Guide
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Fuel tank breather hose
This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage and replace
it if damaged.
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Make sure the end of the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked and
clean it if necessary.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Quantity
Periodic oil change 2.6 L
With oil filter replacement 2.8 L
Total amount 3.2 L
Final gear oil
Type SAE80API “GL-4” Hypoid Gear
Oil
Quantity 0.19 L
Air filter
Dry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 16 L
Reserve amount 3 L
Carburetor
Type
´
quantity BDS28
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Manufacturer MIKUNI
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-fric-
tion modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“Energy Conserving”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage,
resulting in reduced component life and poor engineperformance.
Spark plug
Type/Manufacturer DPR7EA-9 / NGK
X22EPR-U9 / DENSO
Gap 0.8 ~ 0.9 mm
Clutch type
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.789
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.071
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio 1st 2.714
2nd 1.900
3rd 1.458
4th 1.166
5th 0.966
Chassis
XVS650
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35˚
Trail 153 mm
