PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-20
6
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
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.
WARNING
EWA10482
The front an d rear tires shoul d
b e of the same make an d d e-
si gn, otherwise the han dlin g
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle may b e different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installe d to
prevent air pressure leaka ge.
Use only the tire valves an d
valve cores liste d below to
avoi d tire deflation during a
hi gh-spee d ri de.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA10601
This motorcycle is fitte d with super-
hi gh-spee d tires. Note the followin g
points in or der to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires. Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the dan ger of bursting at super
hi gh spee ds.
Bran d-new tires can have a rel-
atively poor grip on certain roa d
surfaces until they have been
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/POWER PURE A
DUNLOP/Qualifier II
Rear tire:
Size: 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/POWER PURE
DUNLOP/Qualifier II
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve: TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
2nd:2.063 (33/16)
3rd: 1.762 (37/21)
4th:
1.522 (35/23)
5th: 1.364 (30/22)
6th: 1.269 (33/26)
Chassis:Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle: 24.00 °
Trail:
102 mm (4.0 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/POWER PURE A
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/Qualifier IIRear tire:Type: Tubeless
Size: 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/POWER PURE Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/Qualifier II
Loa din g:Maximum load:
189 kg (417 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition: 90–189 kg (198–417 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding: Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel Rim size:
17M/C x MT6.00
Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 120.0 mm (4.72 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 120.0 mm (4.72 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
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