INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
3-7
EAU03753
FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
EW000130
w8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces 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.
1
2
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
11 L
Reserve amount:
3.4 L
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Fuel cockThis motorcycle is equipped with a
negative pressure fuel cock. The fuel
cock supplies fuel from the tank to
the carburetors while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are
explained as follows and shown in
the illustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this posi-
tion, fuel flows to the carburetor when
the engine is running. Turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when start-
ing the engine and riding.1.Arrow mark positioned over ÒONÓ
1
ON: normal position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel
TypeRegular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity11 L
Reserve amount3.4 L
Carburetor
ManufacturerMIKUNI
Model ´quantityBDS26 ´1
Spark plug
Manufacturer/modelNGK / CR7HSA or
DENSO / U22FSR-U
Gap0.6Ð0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction systemSpur gear
Primary reduction ratio3.400
Secondary reduction systemChain drive
Secondary reduction ratio3.688
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (rear/front)59/16
Transmission typeConstant mesh 5-speed
OperationLeft foot operationGear ratio1st2.643
2nd1.684
3rd1.261
4th1.000
5th0.852
Chassis
Frame typeDouble cradle
Caster angle35¡
Trail135 mm
Tires
Front
TypeWith tube
Size80/100-18 47P
Manufacturer/CHENG SHIN / C-916
modelINOUE / MARBELLA NF27
Rear
TypeWith tube
Size130/90-15 M/C 66P
Manufacturer/CHENG SHIN / C-915
modelINOUE / MARBELLA NR31
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