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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-16
6
EW000079
WARNING
_
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EW000080
WARNING
_
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
_CE-10E
CE-14E
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop120/70 ZR17 (58W)
D220F ST M
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Michelin120/70 ZR17 (58W)
MACADAM90X E
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop180/55 ZR17 (73W)
D220 ST M
180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Michelin180/55 ZR17 (73W)
MACADAM90X E
180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Air filterDry element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 21 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model × quantity BSR37 × 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 2.167
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (front/rear) 18/39
Transmission type Constant-mesh 5-speed
Operation Left footGear ratio
1st 2.857
2nd 2.000
3rd 1.571
4th 1.292
5th 1.115
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 25.5 °
Trail 100 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 120/70 ZR17 (58W)
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model Dunlop / D220F ST M
Michelin / MACADAM90X E
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 180/55 ZR17 (73W)
180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model Dunlop / D220 ST M
Michelin / MACADAM90X E
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Maximum load* 203 kg
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 2.90 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 3.50
17 M/C × MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 5.50
17 M/C × MT 5.50Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm
Springs/shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 110 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. generator
Standard output 13.5 V, 28 A @ 5,000 r/min
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