SAFETY INFORMATION
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Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as evenly as possi-
ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili-
ty.
Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Theseitems, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Maximum load:
208 kg (459 lb)
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EAU40538
Multi-function display
WARNING
EWA14431
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
an odometer
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled on the
fuel reserve)
a clock
a fuel meter
a coolant temperature meter
a transmission gear display
an ambient temperature display
a fuel consumption display (instan-
taneous and average consumption
functions)
a self-diagnosis device
TIPBe sure to turn the key to “ON” before
using the select and reset buttons.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the select button switches the
display between the odometer mode
“ODO” and the tripmeter modes “Trip 1”
and “Trip 2” in the following order:
ODO → Trip 1 → Trip 2 → ODOTIPWhen selecting “Trip 1” or “Trip 2”, the
display flashes for five seconds.When approximately 5.5 L (1.45 US
gal, 1.21 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the display will automatically
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “Trip F” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point. In that
1. Multi-function display
2. Select button
3. Reset button
1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter
2. Select button
3. Reset button
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3 case, pushing the select button switch-
es the display between the various trip-
meter and odometer modes in the
following order:
Trip F → ODO → Trip 1 → Trip 2 → Trip
F
TIPWhen selecting “Trip 1”, “Trip 2” or “Trip
F”, the display flashes for five seconds.To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the select button, and then push the
select button for at least one second
while the display is flashing. If you do
not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter
manually, it will reset itself automatical-
ly and the display will return to the prior
mode after refueling and traveling 5 km
(3 mi).Clock
To set the clock:
1. Push the select button and reset
button together for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the reset button to set the
hours.
3. Push the select button, and the
minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the reset button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the select button and then re-
lease it to start the clock.Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear to-
wards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the last segment
starts flashing, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
When the key is turned to “ON”, all dis-
play segments come on once in order
to test the electrical circuit.
TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If a problem is de-
tected in the electrical circuit, all display
1. Clock
2. Select button
3. Reset button
1. Fuel meter
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3 Ambient temperature mode
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –9 °C to 50 °C in 1 °C in-
crements. The temperature displayed
may vary from the ambient tempera-
ture.TIP
If the ambient temperature falls be-
low –9 °C, a lower temperature
than –9 °C will not be displayed.
If the ambient temperature climbs
above 50 °C, a higher temperature
than 50 °C will not be displayed.
The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when
riding slowly (approximately under
20 km/h) or when stopped at traffic
signals, railroad crossings, etc.
Instantaneous fuel consumption modeThe instantaneous fuel consumption
display can be set to either “km/L” or
“L/100 km”.
When the display is set to “km/L”,
the distance that can be traveled
on 1.0 L of fuel under the current
riding conditions is shown.
When the display is set to “L/100
km”, the amount of fuel necessary
to travel 100 km under the current
riding conditions is shown.
TIP
To switch between the two instan-
taneous fuel consumption dis-
plays, push the reset button for 1
second when either display is
shown.
If traveling at speeds under 10
km/h, “_ _._” will be displayed.
Average fuel consumption modeThis display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “AV_ _._ km/L” or
“AV_ _._ L/100 km”.
1. Ambient temperature
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption
1. Average fuel consumption
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3When the average fuel consumption
mode is selected, the display flashes
for five seconds, and then, depending
on the unit set, “AV_ _._ km/L” (aver-
age distance that can be traveled using
1.0 L of fuel) or “AV_ _._ L/100 km” (av-
erage amount of fuel necessary to trav-
el 100 km) is displayed.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, push the reset button to select
the mode again, and then push the re-
set button for 1 second while the dis-
play is flashing.
TIP
To switch between the two aver-
age fuel consumption displays,
push the reset button for 1 second
when either display is shown.
After resetting an average fuel
consumption display, “_ _._” will
be shown for that display until the
vehicle has traveled 1 km.
NOTICE
ECA15472
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
be displayed. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Ambient temperature, instanta-
neous fuel consumption and aver-
age fuel consumption modes (for
the UK only)
Push the reset button to switch the dis-
play between the ambient temperature
mode “Air”, the instantaneous fuel con-
sumption mode “MPG” and the aver-
age fuel consumption mode “AV_ _._
MPG” in the following order:
Air → MPG → AV_ _._ MPG → AirAmbient temperature mode
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –9 °C to 50 °C in 1 °C in-
crements. The temperature displayed
may vary from the ambient tempera-
ture.TIP
If the ambient temperature falls be-
low –9 °C, a lower temperature
than –9 °C will not be displayed.
If the ambient temperature climbs
above 50 °C, a higher temperature
than 50 °C will not be displayed.
The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when
riding slowly [approximately under
1. Ambient temperature/instantaneous fuel
consumption/average fuel consumption
2. Select button
3. Reset button
1. Ambient temperature
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3 20 km/h (12.5 mi/h)] or when
stopped at traffic signals, railroad
crossings, etc.
Instantaneous fuel consumption modeThis display shows the distance that
can be traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel
under the current riding conditions.TIPIf traveling at speeds under 10 km/h
(6.0 mi/h), “_ _._” will be displayed.
Average fuel consumption modeThis display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
When the average fuel consumption
mode is selected, the display flashes
for five seconds, and then “AV_ _._
MPG” (average distance that can be
traveled using 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel) is
displayed.TIP
To reset the average fuel con-
sumption display, push the reset
button to select the mode again,
and then push the reset button for
1 second while the display is flash-
ing.
After resetting the average fuel
consumption display, “_ _._” will
be shown for that display until the
vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).
NOTICE
ECA15472
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
be displayed. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption
1. Average fuel consumption
1. Error code display
2. Immobilizer system indicator light
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EAU39540
Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the vehicle.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pressing down on the brake ped-
al, the rear brake and a portion of the
front brake are applied. For full braking
performance, apply both the brake le-
ver and the brake pedal simultaneous-
ly.
EAU39533
ABS The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS is
monitored by an ECU, which will have
recourse to manual braking if a mal-
function occurs.
WARNING
EWA10090
The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.
On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehicle
ahead to match the riding
speed.
TIP
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test for a few seconds each
time the vehicle first starts off after
the key was turned to “ON”. During
this test, a “clicking” noise can be
heard from under the seat, and if
the brake lever or brake pedal areeven slightly applied, a vibration
can be felt at the lever and pedal,
but these do not indicate a mal-
function.
When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake lever or brake pedal,
but this does not indicate a mal-
function.
This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsating at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer when performing
this test.
NOTICE
ECA16120
Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs, otherwise
the magnetic rotors equipped in the
wheel hubs may be damaged, result-
ing in improper performance of the
ABS system.
1. Brake pedal
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EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU46632
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the
error code. Failing to do so will pre-
vent the engine from starting even
though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
the multi-function display indicates
error code 70, but this is not a mal-
function. Push the start switch to
clear the error code and to restart
the engine.
EAU40336
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The front or rear brake is applied
with the transmission in the neutral
position whether the sidestand is
up or down.
The front or rear brake is applied
with the transmission in gear and
the sidestand is up.
See page 3-34 for more informa-
tion.WARNING
EWA14541
Always apply the front or rear brake
while the main switch is in the “ON”
position and the transmission is in
gear, otherwise the rear wheel will
move freely.1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to“”.
The following warning lights, indi-
cator light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
Oil level warning light
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