PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
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 comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
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, which
could lead to an accident.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires): 0–90 kg (0–198 lb):Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
90–203 kg (198–448 lb): Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum load*:
203 kg (448 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car- go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D251F
Rear tire: Size: 190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D251
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Gear ratio:1st: 2.375 (38/16)
2nd: 1.571 (33/21)
3rd:
1.160 (29/25)
4th: 0.929 (26/28)
5th: 0.800 (24/30)Chassis:Frame type:Double cradle
Caster angle: 30.90 °
Trail:
152 mm (6.0 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D251FRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D251
Loading:Maximum load: 203 kg (448 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:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Loading condition: 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT4.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Unified brake system:Operation:Activated by rear brake
Front brake:Type:Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 130.0 mm (5.12 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
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