PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-14
6 Tire inspection
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 Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
TIPThe tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always complywith the local regulations.Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires.
WARNING
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, whichcould lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA10470
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel
and brake related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-edge and experience.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:
Size:
100/80-17M/C 52S
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON
Rear tire:
Size:
130/70-17M/C 62S
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
5th:
23/27 (0.852)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
26.50 °
Trail:
104.5 mm (4.11 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
100/80-17M/C 52S
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMONRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/70-17M/C 62S
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMONLoading:Maximum load:
167 kg (368 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 (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition:
90–167 kg (198–368 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT2.15Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT3.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 3 or 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX7L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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