2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1 coolant level

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-18
7
5. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark. NOTICE: If coolant is not
availab le, use distille d water or
soft tap water instea d. Do not
use har d water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en gine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi ble, other-
wise the coolin g system will not
b e protected against frost an d
corrosion. If water has been
a dde d to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possi ble, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
b e re duce d.
[ECA10473]
6. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Install the cowling.
EAU33032
Chan gin g the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the ra diator cap when the en gine is
hot.
[EWA10382] EAU36765
Air filter elementThe air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU86420
En gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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Specifications
9-1
9
Dimensions:Overall length:2055 mm (80.9 in)
Overall width:
690 mm (27.2 in)
Overall height: 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat height: 855 mm (33.7 in) (YZF1000)
860 mm (33.9 in) (YZF1000D)
Wheelbase: 1405 mm (55.3 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.4 m (11.16 ft)Wei ght:Curb weight:
201 kg (443 lb) (YZF1000)
202 kg (445 lb) (YZF1000D)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train:
DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders: 4-cylinder
Displacement:
998 cm³ Bore
× stroke:
79.0 × 50.9 mm (3.11 × 2.00 in)
Starting system: Electric starter
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
Type:
Full synthetic
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40, 15W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change:3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 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): 2.25 L (2.38 US qt, 1.98 Imp.qt)Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 95 Fuel tank capacity:
17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
B3L1 00Drivetrain:Gear ratio:
1st: 2.600 (39/15)
2nd: 2.176 (37/17)
3rd:
1.842 (35/19)
4th: 1.579 (30/19)
5th: 1.381 (29/21)
6th:
1.250 (30/24)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RACING
STREET RS11FRear tire:Type: Tubeless
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IndexAABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element .................................... 7-18
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-49
Auxiliary system warning light ................ 4-8BBattery .................................................. 7-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-30
Brake control system (BC) .................... 4-33
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-25
Brake lever ............................................ 4-33
Brake lever free play, checking............. 7-24
Brake light switches.............................. 7-24
Brake pedal........................................... 4-33CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-29
Canister................................................. 7-13
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-38
CCU ...................................................... 4-39
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-32
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-23
Coolant ................................................. 7-17
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing................................................ 7-9DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector............................ 10-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 4-4
Display, main screen............................... 4-9 Display, menu screen ........................... 4-15
Document storage ................................ 4-41
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-27
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-19
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ........... 7-14
Engine overheating ............................... 7-40
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
EXUP system........................................ 4-48FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-42
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-32
Fuel ....................................................... 4-35
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-35
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-37
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-35GGlossary ................................................. 3-5HHandlebar switches ................................ 4-3
Hazard switch......................................... 4-4
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-6
Horn switch ............................................ 4-4IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-50
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-5
MMain switch/steering lock .......................4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................7-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............4-6
Matte color, caution ................................8-1
Model label ...........................................10-1NNeutral indicator light ..............................4-6OOil pressure and Coolant temperature warning light .........................................4-8PParking ....................................................6-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass/LAP switch .....................................4-4RRear view mirrors ..................................4-41SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat cover .............................................4-40
Seats .....................................................4-38
Shift indicator light ..................................4-7
Shifting ....................................................6-3
Shift pedal .............................................4-32
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....4-45
Sidestand ..............................................4-49
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....7-31
Spark plugs, checking ..........................7-12
Special features ......................................3-1
Specifications .........................................9-1
Stability control indicator light ................4-8
Starting the engine ..................................6-2
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