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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left or right.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po- sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key. To unlock the steering
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
EAU39460
 (Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
lights, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and turn
signal lights can be turned on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-26
3
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “ ” 
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU55370
Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ” 
To crank the engine with the starter, set
this switch to “ ”, and then push
the “ ” side of the switch while apply-
ing the front or rear brake. See page
5-1 for starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle has overturned or if
the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU42341
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light may come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
EAU12733
Hazard switch “ ” 
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
EAU12780
Cruise control switches 
See page 3-7 for an explanation of the
cruise control system.
EAU54230
Menu switch “MENU” 
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the function display and setting
mode display of the multi-function
meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on page
3-11 for detailed information.
EAU54220
Select switch “ / ” 
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the function display and setting
mode display of the multi-function
meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on page
3-11 for detailed information.
EAU55461
Stop mode function switch “ ” 
When this switch is pushed, the stop
mode function is activated and the stop
mode function indicator light comes on.
When the stop mode function is activat-
ed, the function works together with the
YCC-S system to automatically shift
down to 1st gear according to the vehi-
cle speed.
If this function is activated and the
transmission is in 2nd gear or higher
when the rider stops the vehicle, the
function will automatically shift down to
1st gear.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
EAU16810
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:●
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
●
Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
●
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16841
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17123
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4500
r/min. NOTICE:  After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil and
final gear oil must be changed, and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-
placed.
 [ECA10332]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5400
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.NOTICE
ECA10310
●
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
●
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height: 1325/1455 mm (52.2/57.3 in)
Seat height: 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance: 123 mm (4.84 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3200 mm (126.0 in)Weight:Curb weight:296 kg (653 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 1298 cm³
Bore  × stroke:
79.0  × 66.2 mm (3.11  × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio: 10.80 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO 
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE 80W-90 API GL-5
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 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): 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 25.0 L (6.61 US gal, 5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
1MC1 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model: NGK/CPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:1.563 (75/48)
Final drive: Shaft
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50  C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130  F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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