To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your motorcycle, note the following points regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride.
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with improper
tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of
control.
| Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires): 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi) Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi) 90-185 kg (198-408 lb): Front: 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi) Rear: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) Maximum load*: 185 kg (408 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories |
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Operation
of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection

The tires must be checked before each ride. If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately.
| Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.6 mm (0.06 in) |
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
WARNING
Tire information

This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
After extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
| Front tire: Size: 100/80-17 M/C 52H Manufacturer/model: PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON MICHELIN/PILOT SPORTY Tire air valve: TR412 Valve core: V3002 (original) Rear tire: Size: 130/70-17 M/C 62H Manufacturer/model: PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON MICHELIN/PILOT SPORTY Tire air valve: TR412 Valve core: V3002 (original) |
WARNING
This motorcycle is fitted with superhigh-
speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most efficient
use of these tires.
Valve clearance
Cast wheelsInstalling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Install:
Front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure the inner tube end position "a" is 24.5
mm (0.96 in) from the top of the upper bracket.
2. Tighten:
Lower br ...
Assembling the main axle and drive axle
1. Install:
Toothed washer "1"
Circlip "2"
NOTE:
Be sure to install the circlip so that its sharp
edge "a" is facing away from the toothed washer
and gear.
Be sure the circlip ends "b" are positioned at
the axle spline groove "c".
2. Install:
2nd pinion gear "1"
NO ...
Troubleshooting
Any of the following fail to light: turn signal lights, brake light or
indicator lights.
The horn fails to sound.
The fuel gauge fails to operate.
The speedometer fails to operate.
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Seats
2. Fuel tank
3. Left upper ...