2022 YAMAHA XSR 900 engine

Table of contents
Safety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Special features .............................. 3-1
Cruise control system .. ................... 3-1
“D-MODE” ...................................... 3-3
“TCS-MODE” .................................. 3-4
Quick shifter ................................... 3-6
BC .................................................. 3-6
Instrument and control functions ... 4-1
Immobilizer system ......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................ 4-2
Handlebar switches .................... .... 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 4-5
Display............................................ 4-9
Settings MENU ............................. 4-15
Clutch lever .................................. 4-19
Shift pedal .................................... 4-20
Brake lever ................................... 4-20
Brake pedal ............... ................... 4-21
Brake control system (BC)............ 4-21
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-22
Fuel .............................................. 4-23
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-25
Catalytic converter........................ 4-25 Seat.............................................. 4-26
Rider footrest position .................. 4-26
Handlebar position ....
.................. 4-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-27
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 4-29
Auxiliary DC connectors............... 4-31
Sidestand ..................................... 4-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system........ 4-32
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 5-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................ 6-1
Engine break-in .............................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-5
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 7-1
Tool kit ........................................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts.......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syst em ............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Side cover ...................................... 7-8 Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister ........................................ 7-12
Engine oil ...................................... 7-12
Why Yamalube ............................. 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Air filter element............................ 7-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-15
Valve clearance ............................ 7-15
Tires.............................................. 7-16
Cast wheels .................................. 7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play............................................ 7-19
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 7-19
Brake light switches ...................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip ................................ 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-27
BEA-28199-E0.book 1 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分

Safety information
1-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil-
iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.

Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera-
tor. A typical error made by the op-
erator is veering wide on a turn
due to excessive speed or under-
cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed).
Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic conditions.
Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.

The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
The operator should keep bothhands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to main-
tain control of the motorcycle.
The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped, with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.

Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.

This motorcycle is designed for
on-road use only. It is not suitable
for off-road use.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
cle accidents are the result of head in-
juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the preven-
tion or reduction of head injuries.

Always wear an approved helmet.

Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.

The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in
preventing or reducing abrasions
or lacerations.

Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.

Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause burns.

A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be pres-
ent even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
BEA-28199-E0.book 2 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分

Safety information
1-3
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
MENT.

Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.

Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.

Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle: The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:

Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as evenly as possi-
ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili-
ty.

Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad- justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.

This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
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 acces-
sories 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-
Maximum load: 221 kg (487 lb)
BEA-28199-E0.book 3 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分

Safety information
1-4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 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,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed 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 perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Care-
fully 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 operation, or ob-
scure lights or reflectors.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
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 un-
stable in cross winds. These ac-
cessories may also cause
instability 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 free- dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.

Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. See page 7-16 for tire
specifications and for information on
servicing and replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.

Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
BEA-28199-E0.book 4 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分

2-1
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Description
EAU10411
Left view
3
4
1, 2
765
8
1. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-27)
2. Compression damping force adjuster (page 4-27)
3. Battery (page 7-29)
4. Seat (page 4-26)
5. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 4-29)
6. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-29)
7. Shift pedal (page 4-20)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 7-12)
BEA-28199-E0.book 1 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分

Description
2-2
123
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
EAU10421
Right view
752
1
8
9
6
3, 4
1. Fuses (page 7-32)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 4-22)
3. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-27)
4. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 4-27)
5. Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)
6. Engine oil level check window (page 7-12)
7. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-12)
8. Brake pedal (page 4-21) 9. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-21)
BEA-28199-E0.book 2 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分

Special features
3-2
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 new cruising speed by pressing the
“SET–” side of the setting switch. If you
do not set a new cruising speed, when
you return the throttle grip, the vehicle
will decelerate to the previously set
cruising speed.
Deactivating the cruise control sys-
tem
Perform one of the following operations
to cancel the set cruising speed. The
“ ” indicator light will go off.

Turn the throttle grip past the
closed position in the deceleration
direction.

Apply the front or rear brake.

Disengage the clutch.

Shift gears
Press the power switch to turn off the
cruise control system. The “ ” indica-
tor light and the “ ” indicator light will
go off.
TIPTraveling speed decreases as soon as
the cruise control system is deactivat-ed; unless the throttle grip is turned.
Using the resume function
Press the “RES+” side of the cruise
control setting switch to reactivate the
cruise control system. The traveling
speed will return to the previously set
cruising speed. The “ ” indicator light
will come on.
WARNING
EWA16351
It is dangerous to use the resume
function when the previously set
cruising speed is too high for cur-rent conditions.TIPPressing the power switch while the
system is operating will turn the system
off completely and erase the previously set cruising speed. You will not be able
to use the resume function until a new
cruising speed has been set.
Automatic deactivation of the cruisecontrol systemThe cruise control system for this mod-
el is electronically controlled and is
linked with the other control systems.
The cruise control system will automat-
ically become deactivated under the
following conditions:
The cruise control system is not
able to maintain the set cruising
speed.

Wheel slip or wheel spin is detect-
ed. (If the traction control system
has not been turned off, the trac-
tion control system will work.)

The start/engine stop switch is set
to the “ ” position.

The engine stalls.

The sidestand is lowered.
When traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the cruise control system is
deactivated under the above condi-
tions, the “ ” indicator light will go off
and the “ ” indicator light will flash for
1. Deceleration direction
1
BEA-28199-E0.book 2 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分

Special features
3-3
1
234
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
4 seconds, and then go off.
When not traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the start/engine stop switch is
set to the “ ” position, the engine
stalls, or the sidestand is lowered, then
the “ ” indicator light will go off (the
“ ” indicator light will not flash).
If the cruise control system is automati-
cally deactivated, please stop and con-
firm that your vehicle is in good
operating condition.
Before using the cruise control system
again, activate it using the power
switch.
TIPIn some cases, the cruise control sys-
tem may not be able to maintain the set
cruising speed when the
vehicle is trav-
eling uphill or downhill.
When the vehicle is traveling up-
hill, the actual traveling speed may
become lower than the set cruising
speed. If this occurs, accelerate to
the desired traveling speed using
the throttle.

When the vehicle is traveling
downhill, the actual traveling
speed may become higher than the set cruising speed. If this oc-
curs, the setting switch cannot be
used to adjust the set cruising
speed. To reduce the traveling
speed, apply the brakes. When the
brakes are applied, the cruise con-
trol system will become deactivat-
ed.
EAU91323
“D-MODE”“D-MODE” is an electronically con-
trolled engine performance system.
WARNING
EWA18440
Do not change the drive mode whilethe vehicle is moving.
The “D-MODE” system consists of 4
different control maps which regulate
engine response and output, thus pro-
viding you with a selection of modes to
fit your preferences and the riding envi-
ronment.
D-MODE 1
- Sporty engine response
D-MODE 2 - Moderate engine re-
sponse
D-MODE 3 - Mild engine response
D-MODE 4 - Mild engine response and
limits engine outputTIP
The current “D-MODE” setting is
shown in the MODE display. (See
page 4-12.)

The current “D-MODE” setting is
saved when the vehicle is turned
off.

The “D-MODE” is controlled by the
BEA-28199-E0.book 3 ページ ２０２１年１２月１日　水曜日　午後７時８分