INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
NOTE:The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11090
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.
EAU13210
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
EAU13390
CAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
18.0 L (4.76 US gal) (3.96 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
3.4 L (0.90 US gal) (0.75 Imp.gal)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2065 mm (81.3 in)
Overall width:
720 mm (28.3 in)
Overall height:
1105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat height:
835 mm (32.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1395 mm (54.9 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3400 mm (133.9 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
193.0 kg (425 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
998.0 cm³ (60.90 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio:
12.40 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.90 L (3.07 US qt) (2.55 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.10 L (3.28 US qt) (2.73 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.76 L (2.92 US qt) (2.43 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
18.0 L (4.76 US gal) (3.96 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.4 L (0.90 US gal) (0.75 Imp.gal)Electronic fuel injection:Manufacturer:
DENSO
Model:
297500-0300/4Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9EK
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
65/43 (1.512)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
45/17 (2.647)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
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