SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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3
4
5
6
7
89 Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70R14 M/C 55H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01F
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01R
Loading:
Maximum load:
XP500 190 kg (419 lb)
XP500A 185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2
)Loading condition:
XP500 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
XP500A 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm
2
)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT5.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
117.0 mm (4.61 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
1
Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W
×
1
INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter element, cleaning .......................6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
B
Battery .....................................................6-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever, front .....................................3-10
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-25
Braking ......................................................5-3
C
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Caution, matte black ..................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-25
Chain drive oil ..........................................6-14
Coolant ....................................................6-15
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ..................................................6-6
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-9
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine idling speed .................................6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..............6-11
Engine stop switch.....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play ........6-21Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-22
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-29
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-8
Hazard switch ............................................ 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch................................................ 3-9
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-18
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-3
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-5
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-5
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................... 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-10Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-22
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-14
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shock absorber ....................................... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-17
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-27
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-16
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-4
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-33
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-9
V
Valve clearance....................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-27
Wheels .................................................... 6-21
