
TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION  ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning  lights ............................................3-4
Cruise control system  .....................3-7
Multi-function meter unit  ...............3-11
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-24
Handlebar switches  ......................3-25
YCC-S system  ..............................3-27
Shift pedal .....................................3-28
Hand shift lever .............................3-28
Brake lever  ...................................3-29
Brake pedal  ..................................3-29
ABS ..............................................3-29
Traction control system  ................3-30
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-32
Fuel ...............................................3-33
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-34
Catalytic converters  ......................3-34
Seats ............................................3-35
Adjusting the rider seat height  ......3-36 Storage compartment ................... 3-38
Accessory box  .............................. 3-39
Adjusting the headlight beams  ..... 3-39
Handlebar position  ....................... 3-40
Opening and closing the cowling 
vents ......................................... 3-40
Rear view mirrors  ......................... 3-41
Adjusting the front and rear  suspension ................................ 3-42
Sidestand ..................................... 3-46
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-47
Auxiliary DC jack  .......................... 3-49
FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine  ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel  consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in  .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the  emission control system  ............. 6-3 General maintenance and 
lubrication chart  .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels  ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs  ............ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Final gear oil  ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-16
Air filter element  ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling  speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free 
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-21
YCC-S clutch  ............................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free  play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches  ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake  pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake and YCC-S  clutch fluid levels  ...................... 6-23
Changing the brake and YCC-S  clutch fluids ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the  throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-26
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Setting mode
TIP●
The transmission must be in neu-
tral and the vehicle must be
stopped to change settings in this
mode.
●
Shifting the transmission into gear
and starting off, or turning the key
to “OFF”, saves all settings made,
then exits the setting mode.
Push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” for at least 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode. To exit the setting
mode and return to the normal display,
push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” again for at least 2 seconds.
Adjusting the temperature levels of the
grip warmer settings1. Use the select switch to highlight
“Grip Warmer”.
1. Setting mode display
MENUGrip WarmerMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClock
1
Display Description
“Grip Warmer” This function allows you to 
set the low, middle, and 
high settings to 10 temper-
ature levels.
“Maintenance” This function allows you to 
check and reset the “OIL” 
oil change interval (dis-
tance traveled), and the 
“FREE-1” and “FREE-2” 
maintenance intervals.
“Time Trip” This function allows you to 
check and reset the 
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3” 
functions. These time trips 
show the total elapsed 
time that the key has been 
in the “ON” position. When 
the key is turned to “OFF”, 
the time trips stop counting 
but are not reset. The max-
imum time that can be 
shown is 99:59.
When the time trips reach 
99:59, they automatically 
reset to 0:00 and continue 
counting.
“Unit”
This function allows you to 
switch the fuel consump-
tion units between 
“L/100km” and “km/L”.
For the UK only: This func-
tion allows you to switch 
the display units between 
kilometers and miles. 
When kilometers are se-
lected, the fuel consump-
tion units can be switched 
between “L/100km” and 
“km/L”.
“Display” This function allows you to 
change the items shown in 
3 information displays.
“Brightness” This function allows you to 
adjust the brightness of the 
multi-function meter unit 
panel to suit the outside 
lighting conditions.
“Clock” This function allows you to 
set the clock.
“All Reset” This function allows you to 
reset all items, except the 
odometer and the clock.
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3. Use the select switch to highlight the item to change, and then push
the menu switch “MENU”.
4. Use the select switch to select the item to show, and then push the
menu switch “MENU”. 5. When you are finished changing
the settings, use the select switch
to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU” to return to
the previous display.
6. Use the select switch to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU” to return to
the setting mode menu. Adjusting the meter panel brightness
1. Use the select switch to highlight
“Brightness”.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU”.
3. Use the select switch to select the desired brightness level, and then
push the menu switch “MENU” to
return to the setting mode menu.
Display
Display-1Display-2Display-3
Display-11-1
A.TEMP
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
MENUGrip WarmerMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockBrightness
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EAU39480
Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box1. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button, and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve the battery.
To close the accessory box 1. Fold the accessory box lid down. 2. Remove the key.
NOTICE
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especially
when the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
●
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
EAU39611
Adjusting the headlight 
beams The headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1
2
3
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1
1
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
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EAU39641
Handlebar position The handlebars can be adjusted to one
of three positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebars.
EAU54150
Opening and closing the cowl-
ing vents The cowling vents can be opened 20
mm (0.79 in) for added ventilation to
suit the riding conditions.
To open a cowling vent1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections from
the lower slots, and then pull the
panel off. 3. Insert the projections into the up-
per slots, and then slide the panel
backward.
1. Handlebar
11
1. Closed position
2. Open position
1
2
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1. Projection
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1
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34. Install the quick fastener.
To close a cowling vent 1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections from
the upper slots, and then pull the
panel off.
3. Insert the projections into the lower slots, and then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
TIPMake sure that the cowling vent panels
are properly installed before riding.
EAU39671
Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward or backward for park-
ing in narrow spaces. Fold the mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
WARNING
EWA14371
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1. Projection
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1
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1. Riding position
2. Parking position
2
2
1
2 2
1
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