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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. When refueling, be sure to in-
sert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank
filler hole and to fill the tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown.
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WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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CAUTION:_ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. _
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NOTE:_ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. _
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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors when the
engine is running. Turn the fuel cock le-
ver to this position when starting the
engine and riding.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
21 L
Reserve amount:
4.5 L
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”ON: normal position
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RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel
cock lever in this position, the fuel re-
serve is made available. Quickly turn
the fuel cock lever to this position if you
run out of fuel while riding, otherwise
the engine may stall and will have to be
primed (see “PRI”). After turning the
fuel cock lever to “RES”, refuel as soon
as possible and be sure to turn the fuel
cock lever back to “ON”!PRI
This indicates prime. With the fuel cock
lever in this position, the engine can be
“primed”. Turn the fuel cock lever to
this position when the engine has been
allowed to run out of fuel. This sends
fuel directly to the carburetors, which
will make starting easier. After the en-
gine has started, be sure to turn the le-
ver to “ON” (or “RES” if you have not
refueled yet).
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Starter (choke) lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”RES: reserve position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “PRI”PRI: priming position
1. Starter (choke) lever
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 21 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BS36 ´ 4
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / DPR8EA-9 or
DENSO / X24EPR-U9
Gap 0.8–0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.750
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.235
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (front/rear) 17/38
Transmission type Constant-mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot
Gear ratio
1st 2.857
2nd 2.000
3rd 1.5714th 1.292
5th 1.115
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 25.5 °
Trail 100 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 120/70ZR17 (58W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57F
Dunlop / D207F
Michelin / MACADAM90X
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 180/55ZR17 (73W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57R
Dunlop / D207
Michelin / MACADAM90X
Maximum load* 207 kg
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
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