2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1M ESP

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Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
 Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions. 
Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Ri din g
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage.
See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.  This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
 The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap- pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a motorcycle without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
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tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
 This vehicle is not desi gne d to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a si decar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer. Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, an
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Mo difications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.  Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your motorcycle.
Carefully inspect the accessory
before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension travel, steering travel or control opera-
tion, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
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Special features
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This traction control system automati-
cally adjusts according to the vehicle’s
lean angle. To maximize acceleration,
when the vehicle is upright a less
amount of traction control is applied.
When cornering, a greater amount of
traction control is applied.
TIP
The traction control system may
engage when the vehicle travels
over a bump.
 You may notice slight changes in
engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control or other YRC
systems engage.
 When TCS is turned off, SCS,
LCS, and LIF are also turned off
automatically.
WARNING
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The traction control system is not a
substitute for ri din g appropriately
for the con ditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction d ue
to excessive spee d when enterin g
turns, when acceleratin g har d at a
sharp lean an gle, or while brakin g,
an d cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin g. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution an d avoi d especially slip-
pery surfaces.When the key is turned to “ON”, the
traction control system automatically
turns on. The traction control system
can be turned on or off manually only
when the key is in the “ON” position
and the motorcycle is stopped.TIPTurn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the motorcy-
cle gets stuck in mud, sand, or other
soft surfaces.
NOTICE
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Use only the specifie d tires. (See
pa ge 7-19.) Usin g different size d
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin g tire rotation
accurately.SCS
The slide control system regulates en-
gine power output when a sideward
slide is detected in the rear wheel. It
adjusts power output based on data
from the IMU. This system supports
the TCS to contribute to a smoother
ride.
EBM
The engine brake management system
reduces engine torque when deceler-
ating. The fuel injection, ignition timing,
and electronic throttle valve are elec-
tronically adjusted by the ECU. There
are 3 settings to suit the track, riding
conditions, or your personal prefer-
ence.
TCS
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
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Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU88310
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU88320
Fuel level warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the ve-
hicle on. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
TIPIf the warning light does not come on at
all, remains on after refueling, or if the
warning light flashes repeatedly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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Malfunction in dicator li ght
(MIL) “ ”
This light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system. The electri-
cal circuit of the warning light can be
checked by vehicle power on. The light
should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off. If the light does not
come on initially when the vehicle pow-
er on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
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If the MIL starts flashin g, re duce en-
g ine spee d to prevent exhaust sys-
tem damag e.
TIPThe engine is sensitively controlled for
the on-board diagnostic system to de-
tect deterioration and malfunction of
the emission control system. Due to
this specification, the MIL may come
on or flash for vehicle modifications,
lack of maintenance, or excessive or
improper use of the motorcycle. To
prevent this, observe these precau-
tions.
 Do not attempt to modify the soft-
ware of the engine control unit.
 Do not add any electrical acces-
sories that interfere with engine
control.
 Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
 Do not change drivetrain specifi-
cations (chain, sprockets, wheels,
tires, etc.).
 Do not remove or alter the O2 sen-
sor, air induction system, or ex-
haust parts (catalysts or EXUP,
etc.).
 Maintain proper drive chain.
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MODE-D: street use or rainy weather
To change YRC modes or make set-ting changes1. Push the mode switch center but-
ton to scroll left to right and high-
light the item you want to adjust.
2. Use the mode switch up button or down button to change the select-
ed item value (vertical scrolling is
not possible).
TIPWhen the malfunction indicator
light is on, YRC settings cannot be
adjusted.
 When a YRC function is actively
engaged that item cannot be ad-
justed. For example, when decel-
erating EBM cannot be adjusted.
 When a YRC item is highlighted
but cannot be adjusted, the YRC
item box will return to black.To turn off the traction control system,
select TCS with the center button, then
push and hold the up button until TCS
OFF is displayed. To turn TCS back on,
select TCS OFF and then press the
down button (TCS will return to its pre-
vious setting).
TIPTurning off the traction control system
will turn off the SCS, LCS, and LIF sys-
tems for all YRC modes.YRC items LCS/QS/LIF/BC
The on/off status of YRC items LCS,
QSS, LIF, and BC is shown here. When
any of these systems are registered
(not set to OFF) for the currently select-
ed YRC mode, its respective icon will
appear.
When LCS is registered for the current-
ly selected YRC mode, its icon will be
grey. To activate the launch control
system, press and hold the center but-
ton until the LCS icon stops flashing
and turns white.TIPLCS, QSS, LIF, and BC system setting
levels can only be adjusted from the
MENU screen.ERS in dicator “ ” (YZF-R1M)
This icon shows the current ERS
mode. (See “YRC Setting” on page
4-16 and “ERS” on page 4-19 to
1. Mode switch “MODE”
2. Up button
3. Center button
4. Down button
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LAP 01
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LATEST
1000 r/min
km/h
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km/h
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GEAR
GPS
LCS
QS
LIF
10 :
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MODE-
APWR
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TCS
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SCS
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EBM
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T-2
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MODE -
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2. Select “STREET MODE” or “TRACK MODE” (or select the tri-
angle mark to exit).
3. Long push the wheel switch to exit the MENU screen or use the wheel
switch to select another module. “YRC Settin
g”
This module allows you to customize
the four YRC modes MODE-A, MODE-
B, MODE-C, and MODE-D by adjust-
ing the setting levels (or on/off status
as applicable) of YRC items PWR,
TCS, SCS, LCS, QSS, LIF, EBM, and
BC. For YZF-R1M, you can select the
ERS mode to be associated with each
YRC mode, and also adjust the setting
levels of the ERS modes.
TIP TCS has 9 setting levels and ERS
has 6 modes.
 Whenever there are more selec-
tions (setting levels or modes)
available than can be shown on
the screen at one time, a scroll bar
will appear to notify you that addi-
tional selections are available by
scrolling.PWR
Select PWR-1 for the most aggressive
throttle response, PWR-2 and PWR-3
for smoother throttle grip/engine re- sponse, and use PWR-4 for rainy days
or whenever less engine power is de-
sirable.
TCS
This model uses a variable traction
control system. For each setting level,
the further the vehicle is leaned over,
the greater the amount of traction con-
trol (system intervention) is applied.
There are 9 setting levels available.
Setting level 1 applies the least amount
YRC Setting
Lap TimeLogging
Maintenance
Unit
Display ModeMENU
km/h
GPS
10
:
00
km/h
10 :
00
TRACK MODE
STREET MODE
Display Mode
1. PWR 1
2. PWR 2
3. PWR 3
4. PWR 4
5. Throttle valve opening
6. Throttle grip operation
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respective upshift or downshift func-
tion off, and the clutch lever must then
be used when shifting in that direction.
TIP
Set QS to 1 for track or sporty
riding.
 Set QS to 2 for touring or
around town-riding.LIF
LIF can be set to 1, 2, 3, or OFF. Set-
ting level 3 most strongly reduces
wheel lift, and setting level 1 provides
the least amount of system interven-
tion. OFF turns LIF off and LCS will be
disabled for the selected YRC mode. EBM
This system has three settings. Level 1
provides the least amount of engine
brake management intervention, and
therefore the strongest amount of en-
gine braking. Level 3 provides the
greatest amount of engine brake man-
agement intervention, and therefore
the least amount of engine braking.
BC
Select BC1 when only standard ABS is
desired. Select BC2 to have the brake
control system regulate brake pressure
while cornering to suppress lateral
wheel slip.
TIPFor skilled riders and when riding at the
track, due to varying conditions BC2
brake system engagement may come
on sooner than expected relative to
your desired cornering speed or in-
tended cornering line.To customize a YRC mode or adjust aYRC item1. From the MENU screen, select
“YRC Setting”. 2. The “YRC Setting” screen is dis-
played, and the YRC mode box
“YRC” is highlighted. Short push
the wheel switch to enter the box
and then select the YRC mode A,
B, C, or D that you want to adjust.
1. System intervention
2. Wheel lift
1 3
2
1
LIF
2
YRC SettingLap TimeLogging
Maintenance
Unit
Display ModeMENU
km/h
GPS
10
:
00
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TIP M-1 is preset for track use with
racing slick tires.
 M-2 is preset for track use with
street tires.
 M-3 is preset for street use with
street tires.To adjust the ERS mode settingsTIPThe ERS setting menu is divided into
automatic and manual setting modes,
and the two types are accessed sepa-
rately. Before moving to the ERS set-
ting menu, make sure the current ERS mode corresponds to the same type
(automatic or manual) that you want to
adjust.
1. Select the “ ” mark located to
the right of ERS.
2. The display will change to the rel- evant suspension setting screen
and the ERS mode selection box
“SETTING” is highlighted. Short
push the wheel switch to enter the
box and select the ERS mode that
you want to adjust. 3. Select the suspension item that
you want to adjust, and then ro-
tate the wheel switch to adjust the
setting level.
TIPAll ERS modes regardless of type are
independent. Offset level setting
changes made in one mode are not
transferred to another mode.4. To adjust other ERS modes of thesame type, repeat from step 1. To
switch types or when finished, se-
lect the “ ” mark to return to the
main “YRC Setting” menu.
“Lap Time”
This module allows you to view and
delete the lap time record. The fastest
lap and the average lap time stored in
the lap time record are displayed at the
top of the screen. Use the wheel switch
to scroll and see all lap times. The top
three fastest laps will be highlighted in
silver. Up to 40 laps can be stored in
memory. If more than 40 laps are re-
corded, the oldest laps (starting from
lap 1) will be overwritten.
1. To ERS menu
2. Manual modes
3. Automatic modes
YRC
PWR
TCS
SCS
LCSQS
QS
LIFEBM
BC
ERS10 :
00
YRC Setting
km/hA
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
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12
3OFF
1 2OFF
12OFF
ON
OFF
12
3
4OFF
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R-1
M-1
M-2
1
2
3
1. To YRC Setting menu
2. ERS mode selection box “SETTING”
3. Factory preset level
4. Current level setting
10
:
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YRC Setting
km/hM -
1
M -
2
M -
3
Fr COM Rr COM
Fr REB Rr REB
SETTING
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8 22 22
3 4
1
2
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