2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R ground clearance

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While using your Yamaha YXZ1000R
Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel except when operating the shift lever. Be sure the passenger is seated, belted, and hold-
ing onto the passenger handhold. Close doors before driving. Any part of your body (arms,
legs, and head) outside the vehicle can be struck by objects your vehicle is passing or crushed
by the vehicle itself in a rollover accident.
 Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards that could enter the vehicle.
 Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving, even on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The YXZ1000R has higher ground clearance and other features to handle
rugged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in situations where some other vehicles may not.
 Avoid rollovers:
• Use care when turning:
• Turning the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in a rollover.
• Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or back-wheel sliding, and never do donuts.
• Slow down before entering a turn and avoid hard braking in a turn.
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BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE
EBU31960As a YXZ1000R owner you are responsible
for the safe and proper operation of this vehi-
cle. Read this chapter and review the safety
instructions in Chapter 2 before operating the
vehicle. Use these chapters and the labels on
the vehicle to instruct new operators and pas-
sengers. Do not allow anyone else to operate
the vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are
unsure that he/she is willing and able to follow
these instructions.
WARNING
EWB03340Follow these instructions to reduce your
risk of an accident and to reduce the risk
of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
EBU35761KNOW YOUR VEHICLEThis off-road vehicle will handle and maneu-
ver differently from cars, ATVs, go-carts, golf-
cars and grounds-keeping vehicles. The
YXZ1000R has higher ground clearance and
other features to handle rugged terrain, and,
as a result, can overturn in situations where
some vehicles may not. This would include
vehicles made primarily for pavement, roads,
improved paths, or grounds-keeping. If you
do not use care in maneuvering the
YXZ1000R, you can cause it to roll over even
on flat, open areas.
Doing things with a YXZ1000R that some
people do for thrills in other vehicles (such as
sideways sliding, skidding, back-wheel slid-
ing, or donuts) could lead to side rollovers.
These rollovers can result in crushed limbs
and other serious injuries or death to drivers
or passengers.
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TIPYou may need to turn the steering wheel left
and right or release the clutch slightly to help
the differential lock into place. 3. Stop the engine (turn the key to “ ”[off]).
4. With the brake pedal still being applied, set the parking brake.
5. Finally, get out of the vehicle and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or
other objects.
Loading
Be aware that vehicle load includes the total
combined weight of the operator, passenger,
any installed accessories, and any luggage or
cargo brought on board or stored in the cargo
bed. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight
(vehicle load plus weight of the vehicle itself)
never exceeds 1025 kg (2260 lb). Vehicle loading can affect handling as well as
the recommended tire pressure. See “Load-
ing” on page 6-9 and “Tire pressure” on page
5-8.
EBU35572Operation on different surfaces and
terrainsGo slowly and proceed with caution when op-
erating on an unfamiliar surface or terrain.
This vehicle may handle differently in certain
types of terrains or on certain surfaces. You
may come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or
holes without enough time to react. To avoid
loss of control or rollover, always be alert to
changing surfaces or terrain when operating
the vehicle.
Your Yamaha YXZ1000R has higher ground
clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and as a result, can overturn in
situations where some vehicles may not.
Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving can
cause loss of control, including rollovers –
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:3121 mm (122.9 in)
Overall width: 1626 mm (64.0 in)
Overall height:
1834 mm (72.2 in)
Wheelbase: 2300 mm (90.6 in)
Ground clearance: 330 mm (13.0 in)
Minimum turning radius:
6000 mm (236 in)Weight:Curb weight:685.0 kg (1510 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):85.8 dB(A) at 4125 r/min (EUR,FRA,GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 3.0 dB(A) (EUR,FRA,GBR)
A-weighted sound power level:
100.0 dB(A) at 4125 r/min (EUR,FRA,GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 3.0 dB(A) (EUR,FRA,GBR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR,FRA,GBR) Uncertainty of measurement:
0.0 m/s² (EUR,FRA,GBR)
Vibration on handle (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR,FRA,GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.2 m/s² (EUR,FRA,GBR)
Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 3-cylinder
Displacement:
998 cm³
Bore × stroke:
80.0 × 66.2 mm (3.15 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio: 11.3 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Dry sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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