SAFETY INFORMATION
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1Gasoline and exhaust gas
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-
BLE:
Always turn the engine off when
refueling.
Take care not to spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust
pipe(s)/muffler(s) when refuel-
ing.
Never refuel while smoking or in
the vicinity of an open flame.
Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in an area that has ad-
equate ventilation.
Always turn the engine off before
leaving the motorcycle unattend-
ed. For models equipped with a
main switch: Remove the key from
the main switch. When parking the
motorcycle, note the following:
The engine and exhaust pipe(s)/
muffler(s) may be hot, therefore,
park the motorcycle in a placewhere pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch these hot
areas.
Do not park the motorcycle on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise it
may fall over.
Do not park the motorcycle near
a flammable source (e.g., a ker-
osene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.
When transporting the motorcycle
in another vehicle, make sure that
it is kept upright and that the fuel
cock(s) are turned to “ON” or
“RES” (for vacuum type)/“OFF”
(for manual type). If the motorcycle
should lean over, gasoline may
leak out of the carburetor or fuel
tank.
If you should swallow any gaso-
line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If any gasoline spills on your skin
or clothing, immediately wash the
affected area with soap and water
and change your clothes.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3 [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi-
um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance cost.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if ethanol content
does not exceed 10%. Gasohol con-
taining methanol is not recommended
by Yamaha because it can cause dam-
age to the fuel system or vehicle perfor-
mance problems.
For Europe, Oceania and South Afri-
ca
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 regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
EAU13411
Fuel tank breather hose TT-R90(W)
TT-R90E(W)
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
Recommended fuel:
For Europe: REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
For Oceania and South Africa: UN-
LEADED GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
4.2 L (1.11 US gal) (0.92 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.5 L (0.13 US gal) (0.11 Imp.gal)
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
TT-R90 1525 mm (60.0 in)
(AUS)(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)
(NZL)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R90 1550 mm (61.0 in) (CAN)
TT-R90E 1525 mm (60.0 in)
(AUS)(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)
(NZL)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R90E 1550 mm (61.0 in) (CAN)
Overall width:
605 mm (23.8 in)
Overall height:
865 mm (34.1 in)
Seat height:
625 mm (24.6 in)
Wheelbase:
1040 mm (40.9 in)
Ground clearance:
TT-R90 160 mm (6.30 in) (CAN)
TT-R90 172 mm (6.77 in)
(AUS)(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)
(NZL)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R90E 160 mm (6.30 in) (CAN)
TT-R90E 172 mm (6.77 in)
(AUS)(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)
(NZL)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
Minimum turning radius:
1300 mm (51.2 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
TT-R90 64.0 kg (141 lb)
TT-R90E 67.0 kg (148 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
89.0 cm³ (5.43 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
47.0 × 51.8 mm (1.85 × 2.04 in)
Compression ratio:
8.50 :1
Starting system:
TT-R90 Kickstarter
TT-R90E Electric starter and kickstarter
Lubrication system:
Wet sumpEngine oil:Type:
TT-R90 SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or
SAE15W40 or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
(AUS)(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)
(NZL)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R90 YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W30 or
SAE20W40 (CAN)
TT-R90E SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or
SAE15W40 or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
(AUS)(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)(NZL)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R90E YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W30 or
SAE20W40 (CAN)
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
110°
0°
130°F
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30)
or SAE 10W30
YAMALUBE 4 (20W40)
or SAE 20W40
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40° –20°
50°C
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel:Recommended fuel:
TT-R90 Regular unleaded gasoline only
(AUT)(BEL)(CAN)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)
(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R90 Unleaded gasoline only
(AUS)(NZL)
TT-R90E Regular unleaded gasoline only
(AUT)(BEL)(CAN)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP
)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)
(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R90E Unleaded gasoline only
(AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
4.2 L (1.11 US gal) (0.92 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.5 L (0.13 US gal) (0.11 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
VM16SH x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR6HSA
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/U20FSR-U
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc and centrifugal
automatic
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
67/18 (3.722)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
35/14 (2.500)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 3-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/13 (2.846)
2nd:
33/19 (1.736)
3rd:
28/23 (1.217)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube backbone
Caster angle:
24.83 °
Trail:
56.0 mm (2.20 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Rear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBYTire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (15 psi) (1.00 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
100 kPa (15 psi) (1.00 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
14x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
12x1.60Front brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
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