
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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EAU49393
Indicator lights and warning 
lights 
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “ ” 
and “ ” 
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “ ” 
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “ ” 
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11123
Oil level warning light “ ” 
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIPEven if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function.
EAU11380
Cruise control indicator lights 
See page 3-7 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.
EAU11534
Engine trouble warning light “ ” 
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-23
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Stop mode function indicator light “ ”
3. YCC-S system warning light “ ”
4. Shift down indicator light “ ”
5. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
7. Oil level warning light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. High beam indicator light “ ”
10.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
11.Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
12.Electronically adjustable suspension sys- tem warning light “ ”
13.Traction control system indicator/warning  light “TCS”
14.Cruise control indicator lights
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3If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU51661
ABS warning light “ ” 
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:●
does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
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comes on or flashes while riding
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does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-29 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)WARNING
EWA16040
If the ABS warning light does not go
off after traveling at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher, or if the
warning light comes on or flashes while riding, the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking. If ei-
ther of the above occurs, or if the
warning light does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoid possi-
ble wheel lock during emergency
braking. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system and electri-
cal circuits as soon as possible.
TIPIf the start switch is pushed while the
engine is running, the ABS warning
light will come on, but this is not a mal-
function.
EAU54260
Traction control system indica-
tor/warning light “TCS” 
This indicator/warning light flashes
when the traction control system en-
gages and comes on when the system
is turned off.
The electrical circuit of the light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”.
The light should come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off.
If the light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON”, or if the
light remains on, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the electrical circuit.
If the traction control system becomes
disabled while riding, the indica-
tor/warning light and engine trouble
warning light come on. (See page 3-30
for an explanation of the traction control
system.)
Try to reset the traction control system
and the lights by following the proce-
dures under “Resetting” on page 3-31.
ABS
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Traction control system indicator/warning 
light “TCS”
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Apply the front or rear brake.
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Operate the hand shift lever.
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Operate the shift pedal.
Push the power switch to turn off the
cruise control system. The “ ” indica-
tor light and the “SET” indicator light will
go off.
TIPTraveling speed decreases as soon as
the cruise control system is deactivat-
ed; unless the throttle grip is turned.Using the resume function
Push the “RES+” side of the cruise con-
trol setting switch to reactivate the
cruise control system. The traveling speed will return to the previously set
cruising speed. The “SET” indicator
light will come on.
WARNING
EWA16350
It is dangerous to use the resume
function when the previously set
cruising speed is too high for cur-
rent conditions.TIP●
The resume function operates
when riding in 3rd gear at speeds
between about 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
and 160 km/h (100 mi/h), or 4th or
5th gear at speeds between about
50 km/h (31 mi/h) and 180 km/h
(112 mi/h).
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Pushing the power switch while
the system is operating will turn
the system off completely and
erase the previously set cruising
speed. You will not be able to use
the resume function until a new
cruising speed has been set.
Automatic deactivation of the cruisecontrol systemThe cruise control system for this mod-
el is electronically controlled and is
linked with the other control systems.
The cruise control system will automat-
ically become deactivated under the
following conditions:●
The cruise control system is not
able to maintain the set cruising
speed.
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Wheel slip or wheel spin is detect-
ed. (If the traction control system
has not been turned off, the trac-
tion control system will work.)
●
The start/engine stop switch is set
to the “ ” position.
●
The engine stalls.
●
The sidestand is lowered.
When traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the cruise control system is
deactivated under the above condi-
tions, the “ ” indicator light will go off
and the “SET” indicator light will flash
for 4 seconds, and then go off.
When not traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the start/engine stop switch is
set to the “ ” position, the engine
1. Closed position
2. Cruise control cancel direction
2
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TIP●
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “clicking”
noise can be heard from under the
seat, and if the brake lever or
brake pedal is even slightly ap-
plied, a vibration can be felt at the
lever and pedal, but these do not
indicate a malfunction.
●
This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer when performing this test.
NOTICE
ECA16830
Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs; other-
wise, the magnetic rotors equipped in the wheel hubs may be damaged,
resulting in improper performance
of the ABS and the unified brake
system.
EAU54270
Traction control system The traction control system helps main-
tain traction when accelerating on slip-
pery surfaces, such as unpaved or wet
roads. If sensors detect that the rear
wheel is starting to slip (uncontrolled
spinning), the traction control system
assists by regulating engine power as
needed until traction is restored. The
“TCS” indicator/warning light flashes to
let the rider know that traction control
has engaged.TIPThe rider may also notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control system is engaged.
WARNING
EWA15431
The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when accelerating hard at a
sharp lean angle, or while braking,
and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any motorcycle, ap-
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
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3proach surfaces that may be
slippery with caution and avoid es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
traction control system automatically
turns on.
The traction control system can be
turned on or off manually only when the
key is in the “ON” position and the mo-
torcycle is stopped.TIPTurn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the motorcy-
cle gets stuck in mud, sand, or other
soft surfaces.NOTICE
ECA16800
Use only the specified tires. (See
page 6-18.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
Turning on/off the traction control
system
WARNING
EWA15440
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
traction control system. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.To turn off the traction control system,
push the “TCS” button on the multi-
function meter unit for at least 2 sec-
onds. The “TCS” indicator/warning light
will come on.
To turn on the traction control system,
push the “TCS” button again. The
“TCS” indicator/warning light will go off.
Resetting
The traction control system will be dis-
abled in the following conditions:
●
The rear wheel is rotated with the
centerstand down and the key in
the “ON” position.
●
Either the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding.
●
Excessive rear wheel spinning.
If the traction control system has been
disabled, both the “TCS” indica-
tor/warning light and the engine trouble
warning light come on.
1. “TCS” button
2. Traction control system indicator/warning  light “TCS”
1
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To reset the traction control system
Turn the key to “OFF”. Wait at least 1
second, then turn the key back to “ON”.
The “TCS” indicator/warning light
should go off and the system will be en-
abled. The engine trouble warning light
should go off after the motorcycle
reaches at least 20 km/h (12 mi/h). If
the “TCS” indicator/warning light and/or
engine trouble warning light still remain
on after resetting, the motorcycle may
still be ridden; however, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle as soon as possible.
EAU13074
Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11091
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2
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With the engine turned off:
1. Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
2. Move the sidestand down.
3. Make sure that the start/engine stop switch is set to “    ”.
4. Turn the key to “ON”. 
5. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
6. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
7. Push the “    ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
8. Move the sidestand up.
9. Shift the transmission into gear.
10. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
11. Move the sidestand up.
12. Release the brake.
13. Push the “    ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
NOYES
YES NO YES
NO
The neutral switch, a brake light switch or the 
YCC-S system may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden  until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
A brake light switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden  until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden  until
checked by a Yamaha dealer. The vehicle must be placed on the center-
   stand during this inspection.If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha 
   dealer check the system before riding.
WA R N I N G
TIPThe traction control system indicator/warning 
light “TCS” may come on, but this is not a 
malfunction.
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