Operation
Centrifugal automatic type
ChassisFrame type
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle
28 º
Trail
100 mm (3.94 in)
Front tireType
Tubeless
Size
120/70-15 M/C 56P or 56S
Manufacturer/model
Michelin / Gold Standard
Pirelli / GTS23
Rear tireType
Tubeless
Size
140/70-14 M/C 68P or 68S
Manufacturer/model
Michelin / Gold Standard
Pirelli / GTS24
LoadingMaximum load
189 kg (417 lb)
Load is total weight of the equipement, dri-
ver, passenger and accessories
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front
190 kPa (27 psi) (1.9 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
220 kPa (31 psi) (2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Loading condition
90 kg (198 lb)–Maximum load
Front
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Front wheelWheel type
Aluminium wheel
Rim size
15 x MT3.5
Rear wheelWheel type
Aluminium wheel
Rim size
14 x MT3.75
Front brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Rear brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Front suspensionType
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
94 mm (3.70 in)
Rear suspensionType
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
83 mm (3.27 in)
Electrical systemIgnition system
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system
AC magneto
BatteryManufacturer/model
GS/GTX9 BS
Voltage, capacity
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantityHeadlight
12 V, 35.0 W / 35.0 W x 2
Auxiliary light
12 V, 5.0 W x 2
Tail/brake light
12 V, 21.0 W / 5.0 W x 2
Front turn signal light
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
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SPECIFICATIONS
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .............................................3-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .......6-14
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-7
BBattery......................................................6-22
Braking .......................................................5-2
CCare............................................................7-1
Cast wheels .............................................6-17
Catalytic converter ...................................3-11
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-19
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....................6-20
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ........................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level .................6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...6-17
Checking the front fork ............................6-20
Checking the spark plug ............................6-7
Checking the steering ..............................6-21
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-22
Controls and instruments ..........................2-3
Coolant.....................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-4
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine oil ...................................................6-8
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-10Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-17
Front brake lever ........................................3-9
Front storage compartment .....................3-12
Fuel ..........................................................3-10
Fuel gauge .................................................3-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-10
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-8
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Indicators, indicator lights and
warning light ............................................3-3
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .....................................................6-20
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Multi-function display ................................3-5
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-4
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever .........................................3-9
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ...............................................6-6
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb....6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb ......................6-24
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .............6-27Replacing the fuses .................................6-23
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-26
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb.......................6-25
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ..........................................................3-11
Sidestand .................................................3-13
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-12
TTips for reducing fuel consumption ...........5-3
Tires .........................................................6-15
Troubleshooting .......................................6-27
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-28
VValve clearance ........................................6-15
INDEX
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