OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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6
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Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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Shifting This motorcycle has a 3-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. Shifting gears lets you control
the amount of engine power available
for starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
NOTICE
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●
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
●
Always release the throttle grip
before changing gears to avoid
damaging the engine, transmis-
sion, and drive train, which are
not designed to withstand the
shock of shifting when the throt-
tle grip is open.
EAU39911
To start out and accelerate1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal. NOTICE: Always
close the throttle before shifting
gears, otherwise damage to the
engine and drive train may re-
sult.
[ECA15461]
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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9
Dimensions:Overall length:1305 mm (51.4 in)
Overall width:
595 mm (23.4 in)
Overall height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Seat height: 555 mm (21.9 in)
Wheelbase:
925 mm (36.4 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)Weight:Curb weight:
57 kg (126 lb)
Technical permissible mass (Maximum load +
curb weight):
97 kg (214 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):TT-R50E 76.7 dB(A)@4250 r/min
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
TT-R50E Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): TT-R50E Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement: 49 cm³ Bore
× stroke:
36.0 × 48.6 mm (1.42 × 1.91 in)
Compression ratio: 9.50 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type: SAE 10W-30, 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: Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:TT-R50E Regular unleaded gasoline
(Gasohol (E10) acceptable)
TT-R50ED Regular unleaded gasoline
(Gasohol (E10) acceptable) (CAN)
TT-R50ED Unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable) (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity: 3.1 L (0.82 US gal, 0.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 0.4 L (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
VM11 x 1Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc and centrifugal
automaticTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:3.722 (67/18)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
2.846 (37/13)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 3-speed
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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