1. Depth
2. Side face
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 sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always
comply with the local regulations.
EWA10470
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WARNING
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
vehicle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel
and brake related parts, inclu-
ding the tires, should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional know-
ledge and experience.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EWA10480
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WARNING
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor España, S.A.
Always make sure that the val-
ve caps are securely installed
to prevent air pressure leaka-
ge.
Use only the tire valves and val-
ve cores listed below to avoid
tire deflation during a high-
speed ride.
EWA10600
s s
WARNING
This motorcycle is fitted with
super-high-speed tires. Note the
following points in order to make
the most efficient use of these tires.
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
Front tire:
Size:
100/80-17
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI
Rear tire:
Size:
130/70-17
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI
Minimum tire tread depth (front
and rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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