NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHI-
CLE! Operation of an overloa-
ded vehicle may result in tire
damage, loss of control, or
severe injury. Make sure that
the total weight of rider, cargo,
and accessories does not
exceed the specified maximum
load for the vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely pac-
ked items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
vehicle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
Tire inspection
1. Tire tread depth
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.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with
tubeless tires.
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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.
Front tire:
Size:
120/70-15 M/C 56P 56S
Manufacturer/model:
Michelin / GoldStandard
Pirelli / GTS23
Rear tire:
Size:
140/70-15 M/C 56P 56S
Manufacturer/model:
Michelin / GoldStandard
Pirelli / GTS24
Minimum tire tread depth (front
and rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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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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