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6 3. Remove the air filter element by
removing the screws.4. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as
shown. If the air filter element is
damaged, replace it.
5. Install the air filter element by
inserting it into the air filter case,
then installing the screws.
EC000082
cC8Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
8The engine should never be
operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise
the pistons and/or cylinders
may become excessively
worn.6. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
7. Install the air filter case by
installing the bolts.
8. Tighten the clamp screw.
1
2
1. Air filter element
2. Screw (×2)
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Specifications
Specifications
Model XVS125
Dimensions
Overall length 2,320 mm
Overall width 910 mm
Overall height 1,075 mm
Seat height 670 mm
Wheel base 1,530 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)156 kg
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC,
gasoline
Cylinder arrangement V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement 124 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 41.0 ×47.0 mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Type
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type
or higher
cCBe sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II”) contain anti-friction additives which will
cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in
reduced component life and poor engine performance.
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement 1.4 L
With oil filter element
replacement 1.6 L
Total amount (dry engine) 1.75 L
Air filter typeDry element
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40°
SAE 10W/30
SAE 10W/40
SAE 20W/40
SAE 20W/50
–20°
SAE 15W/40 50°C
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