2022 YAMAHA PW50 ESP

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Read this manual carefully before operatin g this vehicle. This manual
shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d.
EC Declaration of Conformityconforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
PW50 (JYA3PT00000550056– )
(Make, model)
2014/30/EU(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
(If applicable)and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
(If applicable)To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized RepresentativeYAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
SignatureShin Yokomizo
Date of Issue, Apr, 2021
EN16029
Senior General Manager.
PF Model Development Section, PF Model Unit
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Declaration of ConformityIn accordance with UK Government guidance
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
PW50 (JYA3PT00000550056– )
(Make, model)
2008 No. 1597
2016 No. 1091 The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
ManufacturerYAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
2500 SHINGAI IWATA SHIZUOKA,JAPAN
Authorized RepresentativeYAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE , BRANCH UK
Units A2 & A3, Kingswey Business Park, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5SA, UK
Signature EN16029Shin Yokomizo
Date of Issue22 , Apr, 2021
Senior General Manager.
PF Model Development Section, PF Model Unit
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the
relevant UK Statutory instruments (and their amendments):
References to the relevant designated standards used or references to the
other technical specifications in relation to which conformity is declared:
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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 for
off-road use only, therefore, it is il-
legal to operate it on public
streets, roads, or highways, even
a dirt or gravel one. Off-road use
on public lands may be illegal.
Please check local regulations be-
fore riding.
 This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator only. No pas-
sengers.
 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-
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Safety information
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2Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, an
d
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 that
would impair the performance 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 suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution. If acces-
sories 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. Wind may at- tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
7-14 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
 Check that the fuel cock is in the
“S” (stop) position and that there
are no fuel leaks.
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Operation and important rid ing points
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
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Startin g an d warming up a
col d en gine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “O”
(on).
2. Set the engine stop switch to “START”.
3. Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle. (See
page 4-7.)
4. While applying the front or rear brake, start the engine by pushing
the kickstarter lever down.
5. When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off and set the en-
gine stop switch to “RUN”.
TIP
The engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum eng ine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Operation and important rid ing points
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Acceleration an d d eceleration
The speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase
the speed, turn the throttle grip in di-
rection (a). To reduce the speed, turn
the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Brakin g
WARNING
EWA14572
Avoi d b rakin g har d or su ddenly
(especially when leanin g over to
one si de), otherwise the motor-
cycle may ski d or overturn.
 Keep in min d that b raking on
wet surfaces is much more d iffi-
cult.
 Ride slowly d own a hill, as b rak-
in g d ownhill can be very d iffi-
cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
Front
Rear
(a) (b)
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Operation and important ri din g points
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En gine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the first 5
hours of riding. It is also important to
accustom the rider to the motorcycle
during this time. Please read the fol-
lowing information carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
5 hours of operation. The various parts
in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided. However, momen-
tary full-throttle operation under load
(i.e., two to three seconds maximum)
does not harm the engine. Each full-
throttle acceleration should be fol-
lowed with a substantial rest period for
the engine. To allow the engine to cool
down from the temporary buildup of
heat, cruise at a lower engine speed.
After the first 5 hours of operation,
thoroughly check the motorcycle for
loose parts, oil leakage and any other
problems. Be sure to inspect and make
adjustments thoroughly, especially ca-
bles. In addition, check all fittings and
fasteners for looseness, and tighten if
necessary.
NOTICE
ECA10271
If any en gine trou ble shoul d occur
d uring the en gine break-in perio d,
imme diately have a Yamaha d ealer
check the vehicle.
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Parkin g
When parking, stop the engine, and
then turn the fuel cock lever to “S”
(stop).
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where ped estri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6. While applying the rear brake,
tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Tighten the rear arm nuts and rear shock absorber mounting bolt to
the specified torques.
8. Install the exhaust chamber by in- stalling the bolt and washers.
9. Install the power reduction plate, a new gasket, and then install the
exhaust manifold bolts.
10. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and exhaust chamber bolt to the
specified torques. 11. Install the muffler by sliding the
spring clamp up to its original po-
sition, and then installing the
washers and muffler bolt.
TIP
Make sure that the spring clamp is po-
sitioned with the projection side facing
inward.
12. Tighten the muffler bolt to thespecified torque.
13. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-17.)
14. Install the seat.
Ti ghtening torques:
Axle nut: 60 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lb·ft)
Rear arm nut:
29 N·m (2.9 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)
Rear shock absorber mounting bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
1. Exhaust manifold
2. Gasket
3. Power reduction plate
4. Exhaust manifold bolt
Tightening torques:
Exhaust manifold bolt: 9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lb·ft)
Exhaust chamber bolt:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
2
3
4
1
1. Exhaust chamber
2. Spring clamp
3. Muffler
Tightenin g torque:
Muffler bolt: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
1
2
3
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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Matte color caution
NOTICE
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Some mo dels are equipped with
matte colore d finishe d parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
a d vice on what pro ducts to use be-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical prod ucts or
cleanin g compoun ds when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or damag e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applied to any matte colored fin-
ishe d parts.
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a mo-
torcycle. Frequent and proper care
does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its
life and optimize its performance.
Before cleanin g
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov- ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets and
wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt
and degreaser off with water.
Cleanin g
NOTICE
ECA17111
Avoi d usin g stron g aci dic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoke d
wheels. If such prod ucts are
use d on har d-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any lon ger than in-
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