PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Tire 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.
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CE-10E
CE-14E
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire valve core
3. Tire valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop
120/60 ZR17 (55W)
D204F
120/60 ZR17 M/C (55W)
Metzeler
120/60 ZR17 (55W)
MEZ1 FRONT
120/60 ZR17 M/C (55W)
Bridgestone
120/60 ZR17 (55W)
BT57F
120/60 ZR17 M/C (55W)
Michelin
120/60 ZR17 (55W)
MACADAM 90X
120/60 ZR17 M/C (55W)
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop
160/60 ZR17 (69W)
D204
160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)
Metzeler
160/60 ZR17 (69W)
MEZ1
160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)
Bridgestone
160/60 ZR17 (69W)
BT57
160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)
Michelin
160/60 ZR17 (69W)
MACADAM 90X
160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 160/60 ZR17 (69W)
160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57
Dunlop / D204
Metzeler / MEZ1
Michelin / MACADAM 90X
Maximum load* 180 kg (except for A, CH, S)
178 kg (for A, CH, S)
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2, 2.25 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 accessoriesWheels
Fr o n t
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 3.50
17 M/C × MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 5.00
17 M/C × MT 5.00
Brakes
Fr o n t
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 (link suspention)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
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