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Adjusting the valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU03362
Tires To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EW000082
WARNING
@ l
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
l
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
@XVS650CE-01E
CE-07E
1. Tire sidewall
a. Tire tread depth
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 180 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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CE-01E
CE-07E
EWA00012
WARNING
@ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind. l
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
l
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
l
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
l
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
l
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
@
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.CE-08ENOTE:@ The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations. @
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 200 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
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EAU01038
8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications CS-01E
Model XVS650/XVS650A
Dimensions
XVS650
Overall length 2,340 mm
Overall width 880 mm
Overall height 1,070 mm
Seat height 695 mm
Wheelbase 1,610 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,100 mm
XVS650A
Overall length 2,450 mm
Overall width 930 mm
Overall height 1,105 mm
Seat height 710 mm
Wheelbase 1,625 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,400 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
XVS650233 kg
XVS650A247 kgEngine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement 649 cm
3
Bore ´ stroke 81 ´ 63 mm
Compression ratio 9:1
Star ting system Electric star ter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
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Tires
XVS650
Front
Type Tube tire
Size 100/90-19 57S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / L309
Dunlop / F24
Rear
Type Tube tire
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / G546
Dunlop / K555
Maximum load* 180 kg
Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessoriesXVS650A
Fr o n t
Type Tube tire
Size 130/90-16 67S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / G703
Dunlop / D404F
Rear
Type Tube tire
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / G702
Dunlop / D404G
Maximum load* 200 kg
Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2 , 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
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EAU01064
Conversion table CS-02EAll specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit data to IMPERIAL
unit data.
ExampleMETRIC MULTIPLIER IMPERIAL
** mm´ 0.03937 = ** in
2 mm´ 0.03937 = 0.08 in
Conversion tableMETRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit
Torquem·kg
m·kg
cm·kg
cm·kg7.233
86.794
0.0723
0.8679ft·lb
in·lb
ft·lb
in·lb
Weightkg
g2.205
0.03527lb
oz
Speed km/h 0.6214 mi/h
Distancekm
m
m
cm
mm0.6214
3.281
1.094
0.3937
0.03937mi
ft
yd
in
in
Volume,
Capacitycc (cm3)
cc (cm3)
L (liter)
L (liter)0.03527
0.06102
0.8799
0.2199oz (IMP liq.)
cu·in
qt (IMP liq.)
gal (IMP liq.)
Miscellaneouskg/mm
kg/cm2
Centigrade (°
C)55.997
14.2234
9/5 + 32 lb/in
psi (lb/in
2)
Fahrenheit (°
F)
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