Operation and important riding points
5-3
5
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere 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 fol-
lowing 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.
EAU17094
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced.
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8400
r/min.1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
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:
2090 mm (82.3 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height:
1035 mm (40.7 in)
Seat height:
780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.30 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2.7 m (8.86 ft)Weight:Curb weight:
165 kg (364 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train:
DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline
Number of cylinders:
2-cylinder
Displacement:
250 cm3
Bore × stroke:
60.0 × 44.1 mm (2.36 × 1.74 in)Compression ratio:
11.6 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Oil change:
1.80 L (1.90 US qt, 1.58 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
0.96 L (1.01 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
1WD1 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discDrivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:
3.043 (70/23)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
3.071 (43/14)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio:
1st:
2.667 (40/15)
2nd:
1.882 (32/17)
3rd:
1.455 (32/22)
4th:
1.200 (30/25)
5th:
1.037 (28/27)
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