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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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 comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA10471
●
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 to do so.
●
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be “broken
in” for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewallMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
1
2
ZAUM0054
Front tire:
Size:
120/70-13 53P(Michelin) 53L(SA-
VA , M e t z e l e r )
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/POWER PURE SC
SAVA/ MC 16
METZELER/ ME 7 TEEN
Rear tire:
Size:
140/60-13 57P(Michelin) 57L(SA-
VA , M e t z e l e r )
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/POWER PURE SC
SAVA/ MC 16
METZELER/ ME 7 TEEN
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
1870 mm (73.6 in)
Overall width:
NS50 700 mm (27.6 in)
NS50N 725 mm (28.5 in)
Overall height:
NS50 1155 mm (45.5 in)
NS50N 1115 mm (43.9 in)
Seat height:
815/930 mm (32.1/36.6 in)
Wheelbase:
1275 mm (50.2 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2000 mm (78.7 in)Weight:Curb weight:
97 kg (214 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement:
49 cm³
Bore × stroke:
40.0 × 39.2 mm (1.57 × 1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
11.50–12.50 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter and kickstarterLubrication system:
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)
Engine oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 2S or 2-stroke engine oil
(JASO FC grade) or (ISO EG-C or EG-D
grade)
Engine oil quantity:
Quantity:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt, 0.10 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.20 L (1.27 US qt, 1.06 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal, 1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.0 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
PHVA 12 ZS x 1
Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BR8HS
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1
Final drive:
Gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
52/13 × 43/14 (12.286)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic typeChassis:Frame type:
Underbone
Caster angle:
27.00 °
Trail:
87 mm (3.4 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-13 53P(Michelin)
53L(SAVA,Metzeler)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/POWER PURE SC
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Manufacturer/model:
SAVA/ MC 16
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/ ME 7 TEENRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/60-13 57P(Michelin)
57L(SAVA,Metzeler)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/POWER PURE SC
Manufacturer/model:
SAVA/ MC 16
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/ ME 7 TEENLoading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 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:
180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm², 28 psi)Rear:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm², 32 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13xMT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13xMT3.50Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
80.0 mm (3.15 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
70.0 mm (2.76 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
CB4-LB(GS)
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 4.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
IncandescenceBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0 W/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 21.0 W/5.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
Meter lighting:
LED
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