
Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d control functions ....3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-2
Indicator lights and warning  lights ............................................3-3
Cruise control system .....................3-6
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-22
Handlebar switches.......................3-22
YCC-S system...............................3-24
Shift pedal .....................................3-25
Hand shift lever .............................3-26
Brake lever ....................................3-26
Brake pedal ...................................3-27
ABS ...............................................3-27
Traction control system.................3-28
Fuel tank cap.................................3-30
Fuel................................................3-30
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-32
Catalytic converter ........................3-32
Seats .............................................3-33
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-34
Storage compartment ...................3-36
Accessory box...............................3-37
Adjusting the headlight beams......3-38
Handlebar position ........................3-39
Opening and closing the cowling  vents ..........................................3-39
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-41
Adjusting the front and rear  suspension.................................3-41
Auxiliary DC jack  ..........................3-46
Sidestand ......................................3-47
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-47
Cornering lights .............................3-49 For your safety – pre-operation 
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g 
points ................................................. 5-1
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine.......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-4
Tips for reducing fuel  consumption................................ 5-6
Parking ............................................ 5-6
Perio dic maintenance an d 
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the  emission control system.............. 6-3
General maintenance and  lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister......................................... 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-14
Final gear oil.................................. 6-15
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ............................ 6-18
Checking the engine idling  speed......................................... 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free  play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
YCC-S clutch ................................ 6-23
Checking the brake lever free  play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ...................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake  pads........................................... 6-24
Checking the brake and YCC-S  clutch fluid levels ....................... 6-25
Changing the brake and YCC-S  clutch fluids ............................... 6-27
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Description
2-2
2
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Right view
78 5,6
4
23
1
3
1. Storage compartment (page 3-36)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-30)
3. Electronically adjustable suspension system (page 3-41)
4. Windshield (page 3-12)
5. Fuses (page 6-33)
6. Battery (page 6-31)
7. Brake pedal (page 3-27)
8. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
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Description
2-3
2
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Controls and instruments
12 3456 17
8,9
10
9
1. Rear view mirror (page 3-41)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-22)
3. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-9)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-22)
7. Brake lever (page 3-26)
8. Throttle grip (page 6-19)
9. Grip warmer (page 3-12)
10.Headlight beam adjusting knob (page 3-38)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot  be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha  dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks 
or damage, and check hose connection. 3-30, 
3-32
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Final  gear oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-15
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified 
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-16
Front  brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic 
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24, 
6-25
Rear  brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic 
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24, 
6-25
YCC-S clutch • Check operation.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23, 
6-25
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
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General maintenance an d lu brication chart
NO. ITEM
1 *Dia
gnostic system 
check • Perform dynamic inspection 
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Clean.
√√
• Replace. √√
3 *Clutch • Check operation, fluid level and 
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√
4 *Front  brake • Check operation, fluid level, 
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
5 *Rear  brake • Check operation, fluid level, 
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
6 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
9 *Tires • Check tread depth and for 
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Wheel  bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or 
damage. √√√√
11 *Swin
garm pivot 
b earin gs • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
12 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing assemblies for 
looseness. √√ √
• Mo
derately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease. √√
X 1000 km
CHECK OR 
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER  READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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6
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TIP
 The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or
dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake and YCC-S clutch service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and YCC-S clutch flu- id levels.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl- inders and calipers as well as YCC-S clutch master and release cylinders,
and change the brake and YCC-S clutch fluids.
• Replace the brake and YCC-S clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
27 *Movin
g parts an d 
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
28 *Throttle 
grip hous-
in g an d cab le • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free 
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing, cable and grip warmer 
wire. √√√√√
29 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d 
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR 
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER  READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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6
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YCC-S clutch
This model is equipped with a hydrau-
lic clutch, therefore, it is necessary to
check the YCC-S clutch fluid level and
check the hydraulic system for leak-
age. (See page 6-25.)
TIP
If shifting becomes rough or clutch
slippage occurs, or if you notice poor
acceleration or engine stalls, have a
Yamaha dealer check the clutch for wear.
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Checkin g the  brake lever free 
play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the b rake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha  dealer  blee d the system  be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will  diminish the
b rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
1. No brake lever free play
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-25
6
EAU22501Rear  brake pad s
Check each rear brake pad for damage
and measure the lining thickness. If a
brake pad is damaged or if the lining
thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in),
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.EAU40593
Checkin g the  brake an d 
YCC-S clutch flui d levels
Before riding, check that the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluids are above the mi-
nimum level marks. Check the brake
and YCC-S clutch fluid levels with the
tops of the reservoirs level. Replenish
the brake and YCC-S clutch fluids if
necessary.
Front  brake
Rear  brake
1. Lining thickness
1
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1
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