INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
3
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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 tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
l
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
17 L
Reserve amount:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hoseLeft side
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)
2.15 L
Air filterWet type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 17 L
Fuel reserve amount 3.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Model ´ quantity CVRD37 ´ 4
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / CR10EK
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.955
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.000
Transmission type Constant-mesh 6-speed
Operation Left footGear ratio
1st 2.846
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.556
4th 1.333
5th 1.190
6th 1.083
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 24°
Trail 81 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 120/60 ZR17 (55 W)
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN / Pilot SPORT B
Dunlop / D207FJ
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 180/55 ZR17 (73 W)
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN / Pilot SPORT B
Dunlop / D207N
Maximum load* 189 kg
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