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Operation and important ri din g points
5-2
5
EAU54173
Startin g the eng ine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system (page 3-43) to enable starting,
one of the following conditions must be
met:
the transmission is in neutral.
the clutch lever is pulled and the
sidestand up.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch to “ON” and set the engine stop switch to “ ”.
2. Confirm the following lights come on for a few seconds, and then go
off. Oil level warning light
Engine trouble warning light
TCS indicator light
Cruise control indicator lights
Immobilizer system indicator
light
ABS warning light*
Neutral indicator light*
TIP
The ABS warning light should go
off when the vehicle reaches a
traveling speed of 10 km/h (6
mi/h).
The neutral indicator light should
be on when the transmission is in
neutral.
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as descri bed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Push the start switch, and release
it when the engine starts. If the engine does not start within
5 seconds of pressing the start
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
the battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en
gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-3
5
EAU16673
Shiftin g
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.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission, an
d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shifting .
EAU82400Eco shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
Shift up points:
1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (19 mph)
3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (25 mph)
4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31 mph)
5th → 6th: 60 km/h (37 mph)
Shift down points:
6th → 5th: 45 km/h (28 mph)
5th → 4th: 35 km/h (22 mph)
4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mph)
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Specifications
8-1
8
Dimensions:
Overall length:2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height: 1325/1455 mm (52.2/57.3 in)
Seat height: 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.1 m (10.17 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
289 kg (637 lb)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders:
4-cylinder
Displacement: 1298 cm³
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
10.8 : 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:3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt) With oil filter removal:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
Final gear oil:
Type:
Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE
80W-90 API GL-5
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 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): 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 25 L (6.6 US gal, 5.5 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:
Throttle body:ID mark: B881 00
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:1.563 (75/48)
Final drive:
Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.693 (34/36 x 21/27 x 33/9)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio:
1st: 2.500 (35/14)
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