Yamaha YZF-R1M – 2015 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

YZF-R1

YZF-R1M

2CR-28199-E0

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YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

1450-6, Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-ken, 437-0292 Japan

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

We
Company: YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Address: 1450-6, Mori, Mori-Machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-Ken, 437-0292 Japan

Hereby declare that the product:
Kind of equipment: IMMOBILIZER
Type-designation: 5SL-00

is in compliance with following norm(s) or documents:
R&TTE Directive(1999/5/EC)
EN300 330-2 v1.3.1(2006-01), EN300 330-2 v1.5.1(2010-02)
EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009
Two or Three-Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive(97/24/EC: Chapter 8, EMC)

Place of issue: Shizuoka, Japan

Date of issue: 1 Aug. 2002

Revision record
No. Contents

To change contact person and integrate type-designation.

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Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950-1

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To change company name

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version up of the following norm:

• EN300 330-2 v1.1.1 to EN300 330-2 v1.3.1 and EN300 330-2 v1.5.1

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• EN60950-1:2001 to EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009

Date
9 Jun. 2005
27 Feb. 2006
1 Mar. 2007

8 Jul. 2010

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General manager of quality assurance div.

YAMAHA MOTER CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, 438-8501, Japan

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

For

Product: COMMUN CONT. UNIT COMP.
Model: 2KS -85800- 00

Supplied by

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
2500 Shingai, Iwata-shi, Shizuoka-ken,
438-8501 Japan

Standard used for comply

EN 60950-1: 2006 + Amd.11: 2009 + Amd.1: 2010 +
Amd.12: 2011
EN 62311: 2008
EN 62479: 2010

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2011
EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1: 2013
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1: 2012

EN 300 328 V1.8.1: 2012
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1: 2010
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1: 2010

Means of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the Product(s) is conformity with the

essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the

Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive

(1999/5/EC).

R&TTE Directive
(Article 3.1(a) Safety)

R&TTE Directive
(Article 3.1(b) EMC)

R&TTE Directive
(Article 3.2 Spectrum)

Date of issue: September 22, 2014

Signature of Responsible Person:

Hideki Fujiwara
General Manager
Advanced Development Division
Engine Development Section

Technical Construction File held by

YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC,
Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands

INTRODUCTION

WARNING

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the YZF-R1/YZF-R1M, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding
the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YZF-R1/YZF-R1M. The Owner’s
Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard
yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur­rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

WARNING

NOTICE

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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.

A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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YZF-R1/YZF-R1M

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2014 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st edition, December 2014

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

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

YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) ........... 3-1

Glossary .......................................... 3-3

YRC functions visual guide.............. 3-4

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 ... 4-6

Display............................................. 4-8

MENU screen ................................ 4-14

Clutch lever.................................... 4-29

Shift pedal...................................... 4-30

Brake lever .................................... 4-30

Brake pedal ................................... 4-31

Brake system................................. 4-31

Fuel tank cap ................................. 4-33

Fuel................................................ 4-33

Fuel tank breather hose and

overflow hose ............................. 4-35

Catalytic converter......................... 4-35

Seats ............................................. 4-36

CCU (for equipped models) .......... 4-37

Document storage......................... 4-38

Rear view mirrors.......................... 4-39

Adjusting the front fork .................. 4-39

Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly.................................... 4-41

EXUP system................................ 4-45

Sidestand ...................................... 4-45

Ignition circuit cut-off system......... 4-46

Auxiliary DC connector.................. 4-48

FOR YOUR SAFETY –

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT

RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1

Starting the engine .......................... 6-1

Shifting ............................................ 6-2

Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ................................ 6-4

Engine break-in ............................... 6-4

Parking............................................ 6-5

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND

ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kit................................ 7-2

Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system .............. 7-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart ........................... 7-4

Removing and installing cowlings

and panels.................................... 7-8

Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-11

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge..... 7-12

Coolant .......................................... 7-14

Air filter element............................. 7-17

Checking the engine idling

speed.......................................... 7-17

Checking the throttle grip free

play............................................. 7-18

Valve clearance ............................. 7-18

Tires............................................... 7-18

Cast magnesium wheels................ 7-21

Adjusting the clutch lever free

play............................................. 7-22

Checking the brake lever free

play............................................. 7-22

Brake light switches....................... 7-23

Checking the front and rear brake

pads............................................ 7-23

Checking the brake fluid level........ 7-24

Changing the brake fluid................ 7-25

Drive chain slack............................ 7-25

Cleaning and lubricating the drive

chain........................................... 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

cables......................................... 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable................. 7-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals ................ 7-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers .............. 7-29

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand.................................... 7-29

Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 7-30

Checking the front fork .................. 7-30

Checking the steering.................... 7-31

Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-31

Battery ........................................... 7-31

Replacing the fuses....................... 7-33

Vehicle lights ................................. 7-35

Supporting the motorcycle............. 7-36

Troubleshooting............................. 7-36

Troubleshooting charts.................. 7-37

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND

STORAGE .......................................... 8-1

Matte color caution .......................... 8-1

Care................................................. 8-1

Storage............................................ 8-4

SPECIFICATIONS.............................. 9-1

CONSUMER INFORMATION........... 10-1

Identification numbers ................... 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEX ............................................... 11-1

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Be a Responsible Owner

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As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon­sible for the safe and proper operation

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of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.

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Their safe use and operation are de­pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of

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the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before

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riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:

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 Obtain thorough instructions from

a competent source on all aspects

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of motorcycle operation.

 Observe the warnings and mainte-

nance requirements in this Own-

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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.

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 Never operate a motorcycle with-

out proper training or instruction.

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Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer­tified instructor. Contact an autho­rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.

Safe Riding

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 vehicle 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 car-

ry the operator and a passenger.

 The failure of motorists to detect

and recognize motorcycles in traf­fic 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 appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.

Therefore:

• Wear a brightly colored jacket.

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• Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in­tersections 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 motorcycle
dealer to inform you on basic
motorcycle maintenance. Cer­tain maintenance can only be
carried out by certified staff.

 Many accidents involve inexperi-

enced operators. In fact, many op­erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur­rent motorcycle license.

• Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your mo­torcycle to other qualified opera­tors.

• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.

• We recommend that you prac-

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tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil­iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.

 Many accidents have been caused

by error of the motorcycle opera­tor. A typical error made by the op­erator is veering wide on a turn
due to excessive speed or under­cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed).

• Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant­ed 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 both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot­rests during operation to main­tain 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 motorcy­cle accidents are the result of head in­juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the preven­tion 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

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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 sys­tem become very hot during or af­ter 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 car­bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu­sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor­less, tasteless gas which may be pres­ent even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car­bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un­able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev­els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison­ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-

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 Do not run engine indoors. Even if

you try to ventilate engine exhaust

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with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-

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idly reach dangerous levels.

 Do not run engine in poorly venti-

lated or partially enclosed areas

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such as barns, garages, or car­ports.

 Do not run engine outdoors where

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engine exhaust can be drawn into

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a building through openings such
as windows and doors.

Loading

Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-

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ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid

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the possibility of an accident, use ex­treme caution when adding cargo or

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accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.

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Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general

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guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:

The total weight of the operator, pas­senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.

Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.

Maximum load:

188 kg (414 lb)

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. Se­curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib­ute the weight as evenly as possi­ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili­ty.

 Shifting weights can create a sud-

den imbalance. Make sure that ac­cessories 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-

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justable models only), and
check the condition and pres­sure 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 han­dling or a slow steering re­sponse.

 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 avail­able 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 acces­sories 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-

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dorse nor recommend the use of ac­cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom­mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.

Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications

While you may find aftermarket prod­ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog­nize that some aftermarket accessories
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 “Load­ing” when mounting accessories.

 Never install accessories or carry

cargo 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 suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob­scure lights or reflectors.

• Accessories fitted to the handle­bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody­namic 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 aerody­namic effects. Wind may at­tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un­stable in cross winds. These ac­cessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.

• Certain accessories can dis­place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-

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dom of movement of the opera­tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.

 Use caution when adding electri-

cal accessories. If electrical acces­sories 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, brak­ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz­es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-18 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.

Transporting the Motorcycle

Be sure to observe following instruc­tions before transporting the motorcy­cle in another vehicle.

 Remove all loose items from the

motorcycle.

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 Check that the fuel cock (if

equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.

 Point the front wheel straight

ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre­vent movement.

 Shift the transmission in gear (for

models with a manual transmis­sion).

 Secure the motorcycle with

tie-downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp (and
not, for example, to rubber-mount­ed handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.

 The suspension should be com-

pressed somewhat by the
tie-downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce exces­sively during transport.

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Left view

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DESCRIPTION

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1. Fuse box (page 7-33)

2. ERS coupler (YZF-R1M) (page 4-39)

3. Spring preload adjusting bolt (YZF-R1M) (page 4-39)

4. Fuel tank cap (page 4-33)

5. Battery (page 7-31)

6. Main fuse (page 7-33)

7. Drive chain puller (page 7-25)

8. Spring preload adjusting ring (page 4-41)

9. Shift pedal (page 4-30)

10.Engine oil level check window (page 7-12)

11.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 7-12)

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Right view

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1. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 7-24)

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2. Document storage space (page 4-38)

3. Radiator cap (page 7-14)

4. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-12)

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5. Coolant drain bolt (page 7-15)

6. Brake pedal (page 4-31)

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7. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-24)

8. Fast compression damping force adjusting bolt (page 4-41)

9. Slow compression damping force adjusting screw (page 4-41)

10.Rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-41)

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Controls and instruments

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1. Clutch lever (page 4-29)

2. Left handlebar switches (page 4-3)

3. ERS coupler (YZF-R1M) (page 4-39)

4. Main switch/steering lock (page 4-2)

5. Instrument panel (page 4-6, 4-8)

6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 7-24)

7. Spring preload adjusting nut (YZF-R1) (page 4-39)

8. Rebound damping force adjusting bolt (YZF-R1) (page 4-39)

9. Compression damping force adjusting bolt (YZF-R1) (page 4-39)

10.Right handlebar switches (page 4-3)

11.Throttle grip (page 7-18)

12.Brake lever (page 4-30)

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SPECIAL FEATURES

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YRC (Yamaha Ride Control)

Yamaha Ride Control is a system that
incorporates numerous sensors and

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controls to support an improved riding
experience. The vehicle senses and

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can react to forces along the longitudal
(front-to-back), lateral (left-to-right),

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and vertical (up-and-down) axes. Lean
angle and G-force accelerations are
also detected. This information is pro-

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cessed multiple times a second and the
related physical systems are automati-

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cally adjusted as necessary. The func­tions listed below represent individual

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YRC items which can be turned on/off
or adjusted to suit various riders and
riding conditions. For setting details see

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“MENU” on page 4-14.

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The Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) sys-

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tem is not a substitute for the use of
proper riding techniques or the ex­pertise of the operator. This system

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cannot prevent loss of control
caused by rider errors such as trav-

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eling faster than warranted by road
and traffic conditions, including loss

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of traction due to excessive speed
when entering turns, when acceler­ating hard at a sharp lean angle, or
while braking, and it cannot prevent
front wheel slipping or lift (“wheel­ies”). As with any motorcycle, al­ways ride within in your limits, be
aware of surrounding conditions,
and ride appropriately for those con­ditions. Become thoroughly familiar
with the way the motorcycle handles
with various YRC settings before at­tempting more advanced maneu­vers.

PWR

The power delivery mode system con­sists of four different control maps
which regulate throttle valve opening in
relation to the degree of throttle grip op­eration, thus providing you with a selec­tion of modes to fit your preferences
and the riding environment.

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1. PWR 1

2. PWR 2

3. PWR 3

4. PWR 4

5. Throttle valve opening

6. Throttle grip operation

TCS

The traction control system helps main­tain traction when accelerating. If sen­sors detect that the rear wheel is
starting to slip (uncontrolled spinning),
the traction control system assists by
regulating engine power as needed un­til traction is restored. The traction con­trol system indicator/warning light
flashes to let the rider know that traction
control has engaged.
This traction control system automati-

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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.

TCS

 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.

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The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when accelerating hard at a
sharp lean angle, or while braking,
and cannot prevent front wheel slip­ping. As with any motorcycle, ap­proach surfaces that may be
slippery with caution and avoid es­pecially slippery 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.

Turn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the motorcy­cle gets stuck in mud, sand, or other
soft surfaces.

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Use only the specified tires. (See
page 7-18.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.

SCS

The slide control system regulates en­gine 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.

LCS

The launch control system helps the
rider achieve smooth and swift
launches from the starting grid. It
keeps engine speed from rising above
10,000 r/min even when the throttle
grip is fully turned. The LCS regulates
engine power output in conjunction
with the TCS and LIF systems for op­timal traction and reduced wheel lift.

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Even when using LCS, the clutch le-

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ver must be released gradually to
avoid clutch damage.

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LCS is intended for track use only.

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QSS

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The quick shift system allows for
full-throttle, clutch lever-less, electroni-

6

cally-assisted upshifts. When the
switch positioned on the shift lever rod
detects motion in the shift lever, engine

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power output is adjusted and drive
torque is momentarily cancelled out to

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allow for the gear change to occur.

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 QSS operates when traveling at

least 20 km/h with an engine

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speed of 2000 r/min or higher and
only when accelerating.

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 QSS does not operate when the

clutch lever is pulled.

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LIF

The lift control system reduces the rate
at which the front wheel will continue to
rise during extreme acceleration, such
as during starts or out-of-corner exits.
When front-wheel lift is detected, en­gine power is regulated to slow
front-wheel lift while still providing good
acceleration.

ERS (YZF-R1M)

The Electronic Racing Suspension by
Öhlins features electrically-controlled
suspension damping. The system is
controlled by the SCU which makes in­dependent adjustments of both the
front and rear suspension’s compres­sion stroke and rebound stroke damp­ing forces. There are two modes,
automatic and manual. Automatic
mode is an active suspension control
system which actively adjusts suspen­sion damping forces based on running
conditions. Manual mode is a finely-tu­neable traditional suspension set-up.

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Glossary

ABS - Anti-lock Brake System
ABS ECU - Anti-lock Brake System
Electronic Control Unit
CCU - Communication Control Unit
ECU - Engine Control Unit
ERS - Electronic Racing Suspension
GPS - Global Positioning System
IMU - Inertial Measurement Unit
LCS - Launch Control System
LIF - Lift Control System
PWR - Power delivery mode
QSS - Quick Shift System
SC - Stability Control
SCS - Slide Control System
SCU - Suspension Control Unit
TCS - Traction Control System
UBS - Unified Brake System
YRC - Yamaha Ride Control

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YRC functions visual guide

SPECIAL FEATURES

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1. Start

2. Acceleration

3. Braking

4. Apex

5. Exit

6. Straightaway

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NOTICE

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Immobilizer system

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3

4

5

1. Code re-registering key (red bow)

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2. Standard keys (black bow)

This vehicle is equipped with an immo-

7

bilizer system to help prevent theft by
re-registering codes in the standard
keys. This system consists of the fol-

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lowing:

 a code re-registering key (with a

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red bow)

 two standard keys (with a black

bow) that can be re-registered with
new codes

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 a transponder (which is installed in

the code re-registering key)

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 an immobilizer unit
 an ECU
 an immobilizer system indicator

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light (See page 4-7.)
The key with the red bow is used to reg­ister codes in each standard key. Since
re-registering is a difficult process, take
the vehicle along with all three keys to
a Yamaha dealer to have them re-reg­istered. Do not use the key with the red
bow for driving. It should only be used
for re-registering the standard keys. Al­ways use a standard key for driving.

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 DO NOT LOSE THE CODE

RE-REGISTERING KEY! CON-

TACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDI-

ATELY IF IT IS LOST! If the code

re-registering key is lost, regis-

tering new codes in the stan-

dard keys is impossible. The

standard keys can still be used

to start the vehicle, however if

code re-registering is required

(i.e., if a new standard key is

made or all keys are lost) the en-

tire immobilizer system must be

replaced. Therefore, it is highly

recommended to use either

standard key and keep the code

re-registering key in a safe

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place.

 Do not submerse any key in wa-

ter.

 Do not expose any key to exces-

sively high temperatures.

 Do not place any key close to

magnets (this includes, but not
limited to, products such as
speakers, etc.).

 Do not place items that transmit

electrical signals close to any
key.

 Do not place heavy items on any

key.

 Do not grind any key or alter its

shape.

 Do not disassemble the plastic

part of any key.

 Do not put two keys of any im-

mobilizer system on the same
key ring.

 Keep the standard keys as well

as keys of other immobilizer
systems away from this vehi­cle’s code re-registering key.

 Keep other immobilizer system

keys away from the main switch
as they may cause signal inter-

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ON

OFF

LOCK

ference.

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Main switch/steering lock

The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.

Be sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code
re-registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code
re-registering.

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ON

All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the meter lighting, taillight, li-

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cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start­ed. The key cannot be removed.

The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even if
the engine stalls.

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OFF

All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.

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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.

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LOCK

The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re­moved.

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NOTICE

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To lock the steering

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5

1. Push.

2. Turn.

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1. Turn the handlebars all the way to

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the left.

2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po­sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”

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while still pushing it.

3. Remove the key.

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10

To unlock the steering

1. Push.

2. Turn.

Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.

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(Parking)

The hazard lights can be turned on, but
all other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.

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Handlebar switches

Left

1. Pass/LAP switch “ /LAP”

2. Dimmer switch “ / ”

3. Hazard switch “ ”

4. Horn switch “ ”

5. Turn signal switch “ / ”

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Using the hazard lights for an ex­tended length of time may cause the
battery to discharge.

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NOTICE

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2

1

1. Mode switch “MODE”

2. Up button

3. Center button

4. Down button

Right

1. Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”

2. Wheel switch “ ”

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3

Pass/LAP switch “ /LAP”

Press this switch to flash the headlights
and to mark the start of each lap when
using the lap timer.

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Dimmer switch “ / ”

Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.

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Turn signal switch “ / ”

To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re­leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re­turned to the center position.

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Horn switch “ ”

Press this switch to sound the horn.

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Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”

6-1 for starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the engine
in case of an emergency, such as when
the vehicle overturns or when the throt­tle cable is stuck.

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The engine trouble and system warning
light and ABS warning light may come
on when the key is turned to “ON” and
the start switch is pushed, but this does
not indicate a malfunction.

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Hazard switch “ ”

With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi­tion, use this switch to turn on the haz­ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.

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To crank the engine with the starter, set
this switch to “ ”, and then push the
switch down towards “ ”. See page

Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-

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gine not running, otherwise the bat-

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tery may discharge.

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Mode switch “MODE”

Use the mode switch to change YRC

3

modes or edit the PWR, TCS, and SCS
settings from the main screen. This

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switch has three buttons.

Up button - push this button to change

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the selected YRC setting upward.
Center button - push this button to
scroll left to right among the MODE,

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PWR, TCS, and SCS items.

Down button - push this button to

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change the selected YRC setting
downward.

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 The center button is also used to

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activate the launch control system.
When the LCS icon is grey, push
and hold the center button. The
LCS icon will flash and turn white
when the system has been activat­ed.

 The traction control system can

only be turned off from the main
screen. Select TCS with the center

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button, then push and hold the up
button until TCS OFF is displayed.
To turn the traction control system
back on, use the down button.

 When TCS has been turned off,

the SCS, LCS, and LIF systems
are also turned off for all YRC
modes.

 See “YRC Setting” on page 4-15

for more information on how to
customize YRC modes and adjust
YRC item setting levels.

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Wheel switch “ ”

When the main screen is set to
STREET MODE, use the wheel switch
to scroll and reset the information dis­play items.
When the main screen is set to TRACK
MODE, use the wheel switch to scroll
and reset the information display items
and to activate the lap timer.
When the display has been changed to
the MENU screen, use the wheel
switch to navigate the setting modules
and make setting changes.
Operate the wheel switch as follows.
Rotate up - rotate the wheel upward to

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scroll up/left or increase a setting value.
Rotate down - rotate the wheel down­ward to scroll down/right or decrease a
setting value.
Short push - briefly press the switch in­ward to make and confirm selections.
Long push - press the switch inward
for one second to reset an information
display item or to access and exit the
MENU screen.

 See page 4-8 for more information

on the main screen and its func­tions.

 See page 4-14 for more informa-

tion on the MENU screen and how
to make setting changes.

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WARNING

ABS

ABS

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Indicator lights and warning lights

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1. Neutral indicator light “ ”

2. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”

3. High beam indicator light “ ”

4. Stability control indicator light “SC”

5. Turn signal indicator light “ ”

6. Shift timing indicator light

7. Fuel level warning light “ ”

8. ABS warning light “ ”

9. Engine trouble and system warning light

10.Oil pressure and coolant temperature
warning light

Turn signal indicator light “ ”

This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.

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Neutral indicator light “ ”

This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.

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High beam indicator light “ ”

This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.

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Fuel level warning light “ ”

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 key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds and then go off.

If 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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ABS warning light “ ”

In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the warning light does not work as de­scribed above, or if the warning light
comes on while riding, the ABS and
UBS may not work correctly. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle as
soon as possible. (See “Brake system”
on page 4-31 for an explanation of ABS
and UBS.)

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If the ABS warning light does not go
off after traveling at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher, or if the
warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the brake system re­verts to conventional braking. If ei­ther of the above occurs, or if the
warning light does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoid possi­ble wheel lock during emergency
braking. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system and electri­cal circuits as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

1

Shift timing indicator light

This indicator light can be set to come
on and go off at the desired engine

2

speeds and is used to inform the rider
when it is time to shift to the next higher

3

gear.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key

4

to ON. The indicator light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.

5

If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to ON, or

6

if the indicator light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir­cuit. (See page 4-23 for a detailed ex-

7

planation of the function of this indicator
light and on how to set it.)

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Immobilizer system indicator light

9

“”

When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30

10

seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-

11

mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-

12

lizer system is still enabled.

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The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to ON. The indicator light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off. If
the indicator light does not operate as
described above, have a Yamaha deal­er check the vehicle.
If a problem is detected in the immobi­lizer system, the immobilizer system in­dicator light will flash and the display
will indicate an error code. (See “Error
mode” on page 4-13.)

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Stability control indicator light “SC”

This indicator light comes on when the
TCS, SCS, or LIF systems have en­gaged. It will also come on if the TCS is
set to “OFF” or if the TCS system be­comes disabled while riding.
The electrical circuit of the light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”.
The light should come on for a few sec­onds and then go off. If the light does
not come on initially when the key is
turned to “ON”, or if the light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.

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Oil pressure and coolant tempera­ture warning light

This warning light comes on if the en­gine oil pressure is low or if the coolant
temperature is high. If this occurs, stop
the engine immediately.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on again after going off briefly, and then
remain on until the engine is started. If
the warning light does not come on ini­tially when the key is turned to “ON”,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec­trical circuit.

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If the oil pressure and coolant warn­ing light does not go off after start­ing the engine or if it comes on while
the engine is running, stop the vehi­cle and engine immediately.

 If the engine is overheating, the

coolant temperature warning
icon will come on. Let the en­gine cool. Check the coolant
level (see page 7-38).

 If the engine oil pressure is low,

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the oil pressure warning icon
will come on. Check the oil level
(see page 7-12).

 If the warning light remains on

after letting the engine cool and
confirming the proper oil level,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle. Do not continue to op­erate the vehicle!

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Engine trouble and system warning
light

If a problem is detected in any of the cir­cuits monitoring the engine or YRC sys­tems, this warning light will come on
and the display will switch to error
mode. (See page 4-13.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
ON. The light should come on briefly
and then go off. If the indicator does not
come on or remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.

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Display

The display has two different main
screen display modes, STREET
MODE and TRACK MODE. Most of the
functions are viewable in either mode,
but the layout differs slightly. The fol­lowing items can be found on the dis­play.

 Speedometer
 Tachometer
 Information display
 Transmission gear display
 Front brake pressure indicator
 Acceleration indicator
 YRC setting display MODE/PWR/

TCS/SCS

 YRC setting display LCS/QS/LIF
 ERS indicator (ERS-equipped

models)

 GPS indicator (CCU-equipped

models)

 Clock
 Revolution peak hold indicator
 Lap timer
 Oil pressure warning icon
 Coolant temperature warning icon
 Error mode “Err”

This model uses a thin-film-transistor
liquid-crystal display (TFT LCD) for
good contrast and readability in various
lighting conditions. However, due to the
nature of this technology, it is normal
for a small number of pixels to be inac­tive.

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NOTICE

ODO

12345

km

TRIP-2

1234.5

km

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N

2

km/h

×

1000 r/min

MODE

-

A

PWR 1TCS 1SCS

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LCS

QS LIF

GPS

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STREET MODE TRACK MODE

1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF

2. ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)

3. Speedometer

4. GPS indicator (CCU-equipped models)

5. Logging indicator (CCU-equipped models)

6. Clock

7. Revolution peak hold indicator

8. Front brake pressure indicator

9. Acceleration indicator

10.Transmission gear display

11.YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS

12.Information display

13.Tachometer

1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF

2. ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)

3. Lap timer

4. Coolant temperature warning “ ”

5. Oil pressure warning “ ”

6. Clock

7. Transmission gear display

8. Information display

9. YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS

10.Speedometer

11.Tachometer

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed. For certain markets,
the display can be switched between ki­lometers and miles. (See “Unit” on
page 4-22.)

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine
speed, as measured by the rotational
velocity of the crankshaft, in revolutions
per minute (r/min). When the vehicle is
first powered on, the tachometer will
sweep across the r/min range and then
return to zero.

 In TRACK MODE, the tachometer

starts at 8000 r/min.

 In STREET MODE, the tachome-

ter can be color-adjusted and has
a revolution peak hold indicator
which can be turned on or off.

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Do not operate the engine in the ta­chometer red zone.
Red zone: 14000 r/min and above

Information display

This section of the main screen is used
to show additional riding related infor­mation such as air and coolant temper­ature readings, tripmeters, and fuel
consumption statistics. The information

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TIP

display items can be set into four
groups via the MENU screen.
The information display items are:
A.TEMP: air temperature
C.TEMP: coolant temperature
TRIP-1: tripmeter 1
TRIP-2: tripmeter 2
F-TRIP: fuel tripmeter
ODO: odometer
FUEL CON: the amount of fuel con­sumed
FUEL AVG: average fuel consumption
CRNT FUEL: current fuel consumption

 F-TRIP appears automatically

when the fuel tank reserve level
has been reached and begins re­cording distance travelled from
that point.

 After refueling and travelling some

distance, F-TRIP will automatically
disappear.

 In TRACK MODE, information dis-

play items FASTEST (fastest lap
time) and AVERAGE (average lap
time) are also available.

TRIP-1, TRIP-2, F-TRIP, FUEL CON,
and FUEL AVE items can be individual-

ly reset.

To reset information display items

1. Use the wheel switch to scroll
through the display items until the
item you want to reset appears.

2. Short push the wheel switch and
the item will flash for five seconds.
(For STREET MODE, if both items
are resettable items, the top item
will flash first. Scroll down to select
the bottom item.)

3. While the item is flashing, press
and hold the wheel switch for one
second.

Transmission gear display

This shows which gear the transmis­sion is in. This model has 6 gears and a
neutral position. The neutral position is
indicated by the neutral indicator light
“ ” and by the transmission gear dis­play “ ”.

Front brake pressure indicator

This shows how much braking power is
being applied to the front brakes.

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Acceleration indicator

This shows the vehicle’s forward accel­eration and deceleration forces.

Revolution peak hold indicator

This small bar momentarily appears
within the tachometer to mark the most
recent peak r/min speed of the engine.

YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS

The current MODE (YRC mode) and its
related PWR, TCS and SCS settings
are shown here.
The individual settings for YRC items
PWR, TCS, SCS, LCS, QSS and LIF
can be organized into four groups and
set independently for each group.
These groups of settings are the YRC
modes MODE-A, MODE-B, MODE-C,
and MODE-D. Use the mode switch to
change YRC modes or make YRC item
setting changes from the main screen.

The YRC modes come preset from the
factory for different riding conditions.
When using the factory presets, the
suggested YRC modes are as follows.

 MODE-A is suitable for track rid-

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ing.

 MODE-B is a softer track-riding

setting.

 MODE-C is suitable for street rid-

ing.

 MODE-D is suitable for touring or

rainy weather.

Stop the vehicle before making any
setting changes. Changing settings
while riding can distract the opera­tor and increase the risk of an acci­dent.

To change YRC modes or make setting
changes

1. Push the mode switch center but­ton to scroll left to right and high­light the item you want to adjust.

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3

4

1

1. Mode switch “MODE”

2. Up button

3. Center button

4. Down button

2. Use the mode switch up button or
down button to change the select­ed item value (vertical scrolling is
not possible).

 When the vehicle is in motion,

YRC items MODE, TCS, and SCS
cannot be adjusted.

 When the throttle grip is being

turned PWR cannot be adjusted.

 When YRC items MODE/PWR/

TCS/SCS cannot be adjusted, the
respective YRC item box changes
to white.

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 To turn off the traction control sys-

tem 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 previous
setting).

 Turning off the traction control sys-

tem will turn off the SCS, LCS, and
LIF systems for all YRC modes.

YRC items LCS/QS/LIF

The on/off status of YRC items LCS,
QSS, and LIF is shown here. When any
of these systems are registered (not set
to OFF) for the currently selected YRC
mode, its respective icon will appear.
When LCS is registered for the current­ly selected YRC mode, its icon will be
grey. To activate the launch control
system, press and hold the center but­ton until the LCS icon stops flashing
and turns white.

LCS, QSS, and LIF system setting lev­els can only be adjusted from the

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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TIP

GPS

MODE

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PWR 1TCS 3SCS

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km/h

123

ODO

km

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GEAR

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LAP

03

LATEST

40

03 06

×

1000 r/min

A-2 QS

LIF

GPS

12:00

AVERAGE

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1

2

3

MENU screen.

ERS indicator “ ” (YZF-R1M)

This icon shows the current ERS mode.
(See “YRC Setting” on page 4-15 and
“ERS” on page 4-18 to change the reg­istered ERS mode or adjust ERS set­ting levels.)

The ERS indicator will flash should the
SCU need to be reset, but this does not
indicate a malfunction.

 The suspension will remain fixed

at its most recent settings until the
SCU is reset.

 To reset the SCU, stop the vehicle

and turn the key to “OFF” then
“ON”.

GPS indicator “ ” (CCU-equipped
models)

This icon comes on when a GPS unit is
synched with your vehicle.

Logging indicator “ ”
(CCU-equipped models)

This icon comes on when vehicle data

is being recorded via the logging func­tion.

Lap timer

This stopwatch function measures and
records up to forty laps. On the main
screen, the lap timer shows the current
lap time and lap number (indicated by
the LAP mark). Use the PASSING/LAP
switch to mark lap times. When a lap is
completed, the lap timer will show the
latest lap time (marked by the LATEST
indicator) for five seconds.

1. Lap time

2. Latest lap time indicator “LATEST”

3. Information display item

4. Lap number

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To use the lap timer

1. Short push the wheel switch. The
information display item will flash
for five seconds.

2. While the information display item
is flashing, rotate the wheel switch
upward. The lap timer will flash for
five seconds.

3. While the lap timer is flashing, long
push the wheel switch to activate
the lap timer or stop the lap timer.

4. When the lap timer has been acti­vated, press the PASSING/LAP
switch to start the lap timer.

 Set the information display to

FASTEST or AVERAGE for addi­tional lap time information.

 Accessing the MENU screen will

automatically stop the lap timer.

 Whenever the lap timer is stopped,

the current lap will not be record­ed.

 The lap time record can be viewed

and reset from the MENU screen.

Oil pressure warning “ ”

This icon, along with the oil pressure

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NOTICE

NOTICE

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and coolant warning light, comes on
when the engine oil pressure is low.
When the key is first turned to ON, en­gine oil pressure has yet to build, so this
icon will come on and stay on until the
engine has been started.

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If the warning light comes on when
the engine is running, stop the en­gine immediately and check oil level.
If the oil level is below the minimum
level, add sufficient oil of the recom­mended type to raise it up to the cor­rect level. If the oil pressure warning
light remains on even if the oil level
is correct, immediately turn the en­gine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.

Coolant temperature warning “ ”

This icon comes on if the coolant tem­perature reaches 117 C (242 F) or
higher. Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine. Allow the engine to cool.

ECA10022

Do not continue to operate the en-

gine if it is overheating.

Error mode “Err”

90

×

1000 r/min

1. SCU trouble warning “ ”

2. SCU error code

3. Engine trouble warning “ ”

4. ECU error code

5. Error mode warning “Err”

90

E r r

When an error is detected, the top por­tion of the main screen will switch to er­ror mode. The following error-related
warning icons and error codes will then
be viewable.

 SCU trouble warning icon
 SCU error code
 Engine trouble warning icon
 ECU error code

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SCU trouble warning “ ”
(YZF-R1M)

The SCU trouble warning icon appears
if a problem is detected by the suspen­sion control unit and an SCU error code
will be shown. Note the number and
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi­cle.

Engine trouble warning “ ”

The engine trouble warning icon ap­pears if a problem is detected by the
engine control unit and an ECU error
code will be shown. Note the number
and have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.

If the display indicates error code 52, or
if you have trouble starting the engine
with a standard key, this could be
caused by transponder interference. If
this occurs, try the following.

1. Make sure there are no other im­mobilizer keys, or other devices
which transmit electrical signals,
close to the main switch.

2. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.

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NOTICE

3. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.

4. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan­dard keys re-registered.

ECA11591

If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid
engine damage.

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MENU screen

The MENU screen contains the follow­ing setting modules. Select a module to
make related setting changes. Al­though some settings can be changed
or reset via the main screen, the MENU
screen offers access to all display and
control settings.

Display Description

Display Mode

YRC Setting

Lap Time View and reset lap times.

Logging

Switch the main screen
display between street and
track modes.

Adjust YRC settings (all
models) and ERS settings
(YZF-R1M).

Turn vehicle information
logging function on/off
(CCU-equipped models).

Maintenance

Unit

Wallpaper Set background colors.

Shift Indicator

Display Setting

Brightness Adjust screen brightness.

Clock Adjust the clock.

All Reset

View and reset three
maintenance item
intervals.

Set fuel consumption and
distance units.

Turn the shift indicator on/
off and adjust tachometer
settings.

Set the multi-function
display window items.

Return all settings to
factory default settings.

MENU access and operation

The following wheel switch operations
are common operations for accessing,
selecting, and moving within the MENU
screen and its modules.
Long push - press and hold the wheel
switch for one second to access the
MENU screen or exit MENU entirely.
Select - rotate the wheel switch up or
down to highlight the desired module or
setting item and then short push the
wheel switch (briefly press the wheel
switch inward) to confirm the selection.
Triangle mark - certain setting screens
have an upward pointing triangle mark

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3

4

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6

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8

9

10

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12

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

TIP

item. Select the triangle mark to exit

1

that screen and move back one screen
(or long push the wheel switch to exit

2

MENU entirely).

3

Should vehicle motion be detected, the
screen will automatically exit MENU
and change to the main screen.

4

5

“Display Mode”

There are two main screen display
modes, STREET MODE and TRACK

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MODE.

7

To set the main screen display mode

1. Long push the wheel switch to en-

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ter the MENU screen.

2. Select “Display Mode”.

3. Select STREET MODE or TRACK
MODE (or select the triangle mark
to exit).

4. Long push the wheel switch to exit
the MENU screen or use the wheel
switch to select another module.

“YRC Setting”

This module allows you to customize

the four YRC modes MODE-A,
MODE-B, MODE-C, MODE-D by ad­justing the setting levels (or on/off sta­tus as applicable) of YRC items PWR,
TCS, SCS, LCS, QSS, and LIF. 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.

 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 addi­tional 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 re­sponse, and use PWR-4 for rainy days
or whenever less engine power is desir­able.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

5

6

4

3

2

1

1

TCS

2

1

5

4

3

2

6

9

8

7

1. PWR 1

2. PWR 2

3. PWR 3

4. PWR 4

5. Throttle valve opening

6. Throttle grip operation

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 con­trol (system intervention) is applied.
There are 9 setting levels available.
Setting level 1 applies the least amount
of overall system intervention, while
setting level 9 applies the greatest
amount of overall traction control.

 TCS can only be turned on or off

via the main screen using the
mode switch.

 When TCS has been turned off,

TCS, SCS, LCS, and LIF will be
set to OFF and cannot be adjust­ed. When TCS is turned on again,
these related-traction control func­tions will return to their previous
setting levels.

1. System intervention

2. Lean angle

SCS

SCS can be set to OFF, 1, 2, and 3.
OFF turns the slide control system off,
setting level 1 provides the least

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amount of system intervention, and set­ting level 3 provides the greatest
amount of system intervention.

1

3
2

1

SCS

2

1. System intervention

2. Sideward slide

LCS

LCS can be set to 1, 2, or OFF. Setting
level 2 more strongly controls power
engine output, while setting level 1 ap­plies less system intervention. OFF dis­ables the LCS function from the
selected YRC mode (the LCS icon will
not appear and the launch control func­tion cannot be activated).
When LCS has been set to level 1 or 2
for the selected YRC mode, the LCS in­dicator on the main screen will appear
in a grey color to indicate that LCS is

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

TIP

D

C

B

A 1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

121

2

33

5

OFF

1

2

OFFOFF

1

2

OFF

A-1

A-2

M-1

M-2

A-3

YRC

PWR

TCS SCS LCS QSS LIF

ESC

YRC

PWR

TCS SCS LCS QSS LIF

ERS

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YRC Setting

km/h

13452

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available. When the launch control sys-

1

tem has been activated (made ready
for use via the mode switch), the LCS

2

indicator will turn white.

3

LCS works in conjunction with the LIF
system. LCS cannot be used if LIF is
turned off.

4

5

QSS

QSS can be set to 1, 2, or OFF. Setting
level 1 gives the fastest shifts, while

6

setting level 2 gives slightly smoother
shifts. OFF turns the system off entire-

7

ly, and the clutch lever must then be
used when making upshifts.

8

Turning the QSS on or off does not af-

9

fect any other systems nor is QSS af­fected by the settings of any other
system.

LIF

LIF can be set to 1, 2, 3, or OFF. Setting
level 3 most strongly reduces wheel lift,
and setting level 1 provides the least
amount of system intervention. OFF

turns LIF off and LCS will be disabled
for the selected YRC mode.

1

3
2
1

LIF

2

1. System intervention

2. Wheel lift

To customize a YRC mode or adjust a
YRC item

1. From the MENU screen, select
“YRC Setting”.

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2. The “YRC Setting” screen is dis­played, 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, D, that you want to adjust.

1. Triangle mark

2. YRC mode box

3. YRC item

4. ERS mode (YZF-R1M)

5. To ERS menu (YZF-R1M)

3. Select the YRC item; PWR, TCS,
SCS, LCS, QSS, LIF, or ERS
(YZF-R1M) that you want to ad­just.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

TIP

D

C

B

A 1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

121

2

33

5

OFF

1

2

OFFOFF

1

2

OFF

A-1

A-2

M-1

M-2

A-3

YRC

PWR

TCS SCS LCS QSS LIF

ESC

YRC

PWR

TCS SCS LCS QSS LIF

ERS

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YRC Setting

km/h

1

3

4

2

D

C

B

A 1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

121

2

33

5

OFF

1

2

OFFOFF

1

2

OFF

A-1

A-2

M-1

M-2

A-3

YRC

PWR

TCS SCS LCS QSS LIF

YRC

PWR

TCS SCS LCS QSS LIF

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YRC Setting

km/h

ERS

1

1. YRC item

2. Current level setting

3. YRC mode

4. Factory preset level

 When a YRC item is selected, the

current setting level is indicated by
a blue-framed square and the fac­tory preset level is indicated in a
grey box.

 Factory preset levels vary depend-

ing on the selected YRC mode.

4. To customize other YRC modes or
adjust individual YRC items, re­peat from step 2. When finished,
select the triangle mark on the far
left to return to the MENU screen;
or for YZF-R1M, select the “ ”

mark to fine tune the ERS mode
settings.

ERS (YZF-R1M)

There are three automatic setting
modes; A-1, A-2, and A-3. A-3 is fixed
and cannot be adjusted. A-1 and A-2
can be adjusted to within a -5 to +5 off­set of their factory preset settings.
There are three manual setting modes;
M-1, M-2, and M-3. When a manual
mode is selected, the SCU does not ac­tively adjust the suspension compres­sion and rebound damping forces.
Manual mode suspension settings are
adjustable to 32 levels.

 A-1 and M-1 are preset for track

use with racing slick tires.

 A-2 and M-2 are preset for track

use with street tires.

 A-3 and M-3 are preset for street

use with street tires.

 Spring preload is manually adjust-

ed. (See pages 4-39 and 4-41.)

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To adjust the ERS mode settings

1. To ERS menu

1. Select the “ ” mark located to the
right of ERS.

2. The display will change to the front
and rear 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 A-1, A-2, M-1, M-2, M-3 that
you want to adjust.

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TIP

25 16 22 13

()

()

()

()

-+++

(

-

5

)

(

+

0

)

(

+

0

)(

+

0

)

A-2

M-1

M-2

M-3

A-3

Fr COM Rr COMFr REB Rr REBSETTING

YRC Setting

km/h

12:00

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6

8

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1

16 16 27 13

(

+

0

)

(

+

3

)

(

+

2

)

(

+

1

)

Fr COM Rr COMFr REB Rr REBSETTING

km/h

12:00

M-1

M-2

M-3

YRC Setting

A-2

A-3

2

3

1

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1

2

3

4

1. ERS mode selection box “SETTING”

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2. Front compression damping force

3. Front rebound damping force

6

4. Rear compression damping force

5. Rear rebound damping force

6. Factory preset level

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7. Current level setting

8. Offset level

8

3. Select the suspension item, Fr

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COM, Fr REB, Rr COM, Rr REB,
that you want to adjust.

and soften the suspension, in­crease the setting level.

 To increase the damping force and

harden the suspension, decrease
the setting level.

 To decrease the damping force

 For A-1 and A-2, a number indicat-

ed in ( ) means how many levels
are changed from its factory preset
level.

 When a suspension setting item in

A-1 or A-2 is offset, the same sus­pension item will be similarly offset
in the other automatic mode (offset
values for the same item are auto­matically linked).

 M-1, M-2, M-3 are not linked and

can be independently set.

1. To YRC Setting menu

2. Factory preset level

3. Current level setting

4. To adjust other ERS mode sus­pension settings, repeat from step

2. When finished, select the “ ”
mark located on the left 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 re­corded, the oldest laps (starting from
lap 1) will be overwritten.
This module has two options.
“Display” allows you to view the lap
time record.

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2

3

GPS

“Reset” allows you to delete the lap
time record data.

To reset the lap time record data

1. When “Lap Time” is selected, both
“Display” and “Reset” are dis­played.

km/h

Lap Time

Reset ?

NO

GP

12:00

1

2

3

YES

4

5

6

7

8

Use the wheel switch to select “Display”
and view the lap record.

2. Select “Reset”.

“Logging” (for CCU-equipped mod­els)

Vehicle and riding information can be
recorded (logged) and this data can be
accessed with a smart device (see
“CCU” on page 4-37).

To start and stop logging

1. From the MENU screen, select
“Logging”.

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10

1. Fastest lap

2. Average lap time

3. Lap time record

3. Select YES to delete all lap time
data. (Select NO to exit and return
to the previous screen without re-

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setting the lap record.)

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TIP

GPS

10

11

12

1

GPS

2

3

4

5

If a CCU is not installed or the CCU is
not properly connected, then the “Log-

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ging” module cannot be selected.

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8

2. Select START to start logging.

GPS

9

1. Logging indicator

3. To stop the “Logging” function, se­lect STOP or turn the vehicle off.

“Maintenance”

2. Select the item you want to reset.

This function allows you to record dis­tance traveled between engine oil
changes (use the OIL item), and for two
other items of your choice (use INTER­VAL 1 and INTERVAL 2).

1

To reset a maintenance item

1. From the MENU screen, select
“Maintenance”.

3. Long push the wheel switch to re­set the item.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

TIP

km/h

km/h

OIL

INTERVAL 1

INTERVAL 2

Maintenance

GPS

000000 km

123456 km

123456 km

Maintenance item names cannot be
changed.

“Unit”

This module allows you to set the fuel
consumption units, and for certain mar­kets, the display can be switched be­tween kilometers and miles.
When using kilometers, the fuel con­sumption units can be changed be­tween km/L or L/100km. When using
miles, MPG will be available.

To set the distance or fuel consumption
units

1. From the MENU screen, select
“Unit”.

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2. “km or mile” and “km/L or L/
100km” are displayed.

For markets with kilometer-based mod­els, only “km/L or L/100km” is dis­played.

3. Select the distance or consump­tion unit item you want to adjust.

4. Select the units you want to use.

5. Select the triangle symbol to exit.

“Wallpaper”

This module allows you to individually
set the STREET MODE and TRACK
MODE display background colors to
black or white for both day and night
settings. A photo sensor equipped in

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6

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9

10

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12

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

the instrument panel detects lighting

1

conditions and will automatically
change the display between its day and

2

night settings. The photo sensor also
controls a subtle automatic brightness
adjustment function within both day

3

and night modes to suit ambient light
conditions.

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5

6

7

8

1. Photo sensor

9

To set the wallpaper

1. From the MENU screen, select

10

“Wallpaper”.

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12

repeat from step 2 or select the tri­angle symbol to exit this module.

2. Select the mode you want to adjust

1

(select DAY for daytime display
settings or NIGHT for nighttime
display settings).

3. Select the background color (se­lect BLACK for a black background
or WHITE for a white background).

4. Select the triangle symbol to exit.

5. To set another background color,

“Shift indicator”

The shift indicator module contains the
following items.

Display Description

Set the shift indicator

Shift IND

Setting

Shift IND

Brightness

Tach IND

Setting

Peak Rev IND

Setting

pattern to “ON”, “Flash”,
or “OFF” and adjust at
what r/min the indicator
will come on and go off.

Adjust the brightness of
the shift indicator.

Set the tachometer color
display to “ON” or “OFF”
and adjust at what r/min
the tachometer will be
green and orange.

Set the tachometer peak
rev indicator to “ON” or
“OFF”.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

To make setting changes

1. Select “Shift IND Setting”.

2. Select “IND Mode”.

3. Select “ON” to have the indicator
light steadily, “OFF” to turn the in­dicator off, or “Flash” to have the
shift indicator flash when the indi­cator start threshold has been
reached.

4. Select “IND Start”.

5. Rotate the wheel switch to adjust
the r/min at which the shift timing
indicator light will come on. “IND
Start” operational range is
8000–14800 r/min.

6. Select “IND Stop” then rotate the
wheel switch to adjust the r/min at
which the shift timing indicator will
go off. “IND Stop” operational
range is 8500–15000 r/min.

The blue area on the tachometer indi­cates the currently set operational
range of the shift indicator light.

“Shift IND Brightness”

The shift timing indicator light has six
brightness levels.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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1

2

3

4

Select “Shift IND Brightness”, then use

5

the wheel switch to adjust the setting.
Short push the wheel switch to confirm

6

the setting and exit.

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8

9

10

“Tach IND Setting”

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This function allows you to turn the ta­chometer color display on or off. When

12

turned off, the tachometer will display
all r/min levels below the red zone in

black or white (depending on wallpaper
settings). When turned on, the mid and
mid-to-high r/min zones can be set to
come on in green and then orange col­ors.

1. Select “Tach IND Setting”.

2. Select “IND Mode”.

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3. Select ON to turn the tachometer
color display mode on (or select
OFF to turn this function off).

4. Select “Tach IND 1st” to set the
green zone starting r/min.

5. Set the starting r/min by rotating
and then short pushing the wheel
switch. All r/min above this value
up to the “Tach IND 2nd” setting

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

TIP

value (or the 14000 r/min red
zone), will be displayed in green.

Green bar start setting range:
8000–10000 r/min.

6. Select “Tach IND 2nd”.

the wheel switch. All r/min above
this figure until the 14000 r/min red
zone, will be displayed in orange.

Orange bar start setting range:
8000–14000 r/min.

8. Select the triangle symbol to exit.

“Peak Rev IND Setting”

This module allows you to turn the rev­olution peak hold indicator on or off.

1. Select “Peak Rev IND Setting”.

2. Select “IND Mode” and then select
ON (to turn on the indicator) or
OFF (to turn off the indicator).

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

7. Set the orange color starting r/min
by rotating and then short pushing

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3. Select the triangle symbol to exit.

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12

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TIP

MODE

-

A

PWR 1TCS 1SCS

1

km/h

123

ODO

km

7890

GEAR

N

LAP

09

LATEST

12

12 34

×

1000 r/min

A-1

LCLCS

QS

LIF

GPS

12:00

1

10

11

12

“Display Setting”

1

This module allows you to set how the
information display items (like TRIP-1,

2

ODO, C. TEMP, etc.) are grouped on
the main screen. There are four display
groups.

3

LCS

4

×

1000 r/min

QS LIF

A-1

5

12345

ODO

1

6

TRIP-2

MODE

km

1234.5

km

-

PWR

A

1

1

TCS

N

km/h

1

7

1. Information display item (STREET MODE)

8

9

1. Information display item (TRACK MODE)

GPS

2

SCS

12:00

1

To set the display groups

1. Select “Display Setting”.

2. DISPLAY-1, DISPLAY-2, DIS­PLAY-3 and DISPLAY-4 are dis­played.

3. For example, let’s select DIS­PLAY-1. STREET MODE 1-1,
STREET MODE 1-2, and TRACK
MODE are displayed.

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4. Select STREET MODE 1-1.

5. Select the desired information dis­play item with the wheel switch.

The information display items which
can be selected are:
A.TEMP: air temperature
C.TEMP: coolant temperature
TRIP-1: tripmeter 1

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TRIP-2: tripmeter 2
ODO: odometer
FUEL CON: the amount of fuel con­sumed
FUEL AVG: average fuel consumption
CRNT FUEL: current fuel consumption

6. Select STREET MODE 1-2 or
TRACK MODE to set the remain­ing DISPLAY-1 group items.

7. Select the triangle symbol to exit.
To set the other display groups, re­peat from step 3.

“Brightness”

This function allows you to adjust the
general brightness level of the display
screen.

To set the brightness

1. Select “Brightness”.

2. Select the desired brightness level
by rotating the wheel switch, and
then short push the wheel switch
to fix the setting.

“Clock”

The clock uses a 12-hour system.

To set the clock

1. From the MENU screen, select
“Clock”.

2. When “Clock” is selected, the
hours figure will be highlighted.

3. Set the hour by rotating and then
short push the wheel switch.

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Clutch lever

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4. The minutes figure will become
highlighted.

5. Set the minutes figure by rotating
and then short push the wheel
switch.

6. Short push the wheel switch again
to exit and go back to the MENU
screen.

“All Reset”

This function resets everything, except
the odometer and clock, to its factory
preset or default setting.
Select YES to reset all items. After se­lecting YES, all items will be reset and
the screen will automatically return to
the MENU screen.

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1. Clutch lever

The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni­tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 4-46.)

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Shift pedal

1. Shift pedal

2. Shift switch

The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con­stant-mesh transmission.
When the quick-shift system is turned
on, the shift switch senses shift pedal
movement and allows for upshifting
without operating the clutch lever. See
QSS on page 4-17 for more informa­tion.

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Brake lever

1. “ ” mark

2. Brake lever position adjusting dial

3. Brake lever

4. Distance between brake lever and
handlebar grip

The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the throttle
grip.
This model is equipped with a variable
unified brake system (UBS).
When pulling the brake lever, the front
brake and a portion of the rear brake
are applied. For full braking perfor­mance, apply both the brake lever and
brake pedal simultaneously.

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See Brake system for more informa­tion on how the UBS and ABS systems
work.

The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the throttle grip, turn the ad­justing dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the throttle grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with the
“ ” mark on the brake lever.

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NOTICE

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Brake pedal

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1. Brake pedal

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The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the

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rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.

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tional braking if a malfunction occurs.

Brake system

This model is equipped with an inte­grated anti-lock brake system (ABS)
and a variable unified brake system
(UBS).
Regarding ABS, operate the brakes as
you would conventional brakes. If the
ABS is activated, a pulsating sensation
may be felt at the brake lever or brake
pedal. In this situation, continue to ap­ply the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re­duce braking effectiveness.

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Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.

 The ABS performs best with

long braking distances.

 On certain surfaces, such as

rough or gravel roads, the brak­ing distance may be longer with
the ABS than without.

The ABS and UBS hydraulic control
unit is monitored by the ABS ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-

 The ABS performs a self-diagno-

sis test when the vehicle is started
and reaches a speed of 10 km/h (6
mi/h). During this test, a “clicking”
noise may be audible from the hy­draulic control unit, and a vibration
may be felt at the bake lever or
pedal, but this is normal.

 This ABS has a test mode which

allows the owner to experience the
pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper­ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer.

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Be careful not to damage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other­wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.

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1. Front wheel sensor rotor

2. Front wheel sensor

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1. Rear wheel sensor rotor

2. Rear wheel sensor

Regarding variable UBS, operating the
brake lever will generate corresponding
brake pressure at the front brake and to
a variable degree, the rear brake. The

amount of rear wheel braking force to
be applied by the UBS is based on ve­hicle attitude and lean angle. However,
operating only the brake pedal will not
generate any brake pressure at the
front brake.
For full braking performance, apply
both the brake lever and brake pedal si­multaneously.
When both the brake lever and the
brake pedal are applied simultaneous­ly, the UBS will control the distribution
of braking force between the two
wheels.

 The UBS does not function until

the vehicle starts moving.

 After coming to a stop while apply-

ing the brake lever, the UBS is still
enabled. As further squeezing of
the brake lever will not increase
the braking power of the rear
brake, apply the rear brake should
further braking power be neces­sary (such as when parking on a
slope).
The UBS disables after the brake
lever is released.

When the vehicle starts moving,
the UBS is re-enabled.

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WARNING

WARNING

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Fuel tank cap

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1. Fuel tank cap lock cover

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2. Unlock.

To open the fuel tank cap

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Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in­sert the key into the lock, and then turn

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it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re­leased and the fuel tank cap can be

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opened.

To close the fuel tank cap

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1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.

2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and

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then close the lock cover.

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The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un­less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.

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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.

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Fuel

Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.

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Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.

1. Before refueling, turn off the en­gine and be sure that no one is sit­ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi­cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.

2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When
refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.

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WARNING

NOTICE

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1. Fuel tank filler tube

2. Maximum fuel level

3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi­ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe

off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri­orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.

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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.

Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso­line with care. Never siphon gaso­line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas­oline vapor, or get some gasoline in

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your eyes, see your doctor immedi­ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso­line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.

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Recommended fuel:

Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso­hol (E10) acceptable)

Fuel tank capacity:

17 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal)

Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):

3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)

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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.

Your Yamaha engine has been de­signed to use premium unleaded gaso­line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc­curs, use a gasoline of a different

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brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.

Gasohol

There are two types of gasohol: gaso­hol containing ethanol and that contain­ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con­tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas­ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.

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WARNING

NOTICE

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Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose

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1. Clamp

2. Fuel tank overflow hose

3. Fuel tank breather hose

Before operating the motorcycle:

 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or

damage, and replace if necessary.

 Make sure that the end of each

hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.

 Make sure that the end of each

hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.

 Make sure that each hose is rout-

ed through the clamp or guide.

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Catalytic converter

This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.

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The exhaust system is hot after op­eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:

 Do not park the vehicle near

possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.

 Park the vehicle in a place

where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.

 Make sure that the exhaust sys-

tem has cooled down before do­ing any maintenance work.

 Do not allow the engine to idle

more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.

ECA10702

Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-

pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.

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Seats

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Passenger seat

To remove the passenger seat

1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.

1. Seat lock

2. Unlock.

2. Lift the front of the passenger seat
and pull it forward.

To install the passenger seat

1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the passenger seat into the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock it
in place.

1. Projection

2. Seat holder

2. Remove the key.

Rider seat

To remove the rider seat

1. Remove the passenger seat.

2. Pull up the corners on the rear of
the rider seat as shown, remove
the bolts with the hexagon wrench
located under the passenger seat,
and then pull the seat off.

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1. Bolt

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1. Hexagon wrench

To install the rider seat

1. Insert the projections into the seat
holders as shown, then place the
seat in the original position.

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1. Projection

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2. Seat holder

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2. Install the bolts with the hexagon
wrench.

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3. Insert the hexagon wrench back
into its holder.

4. Install the passenger seat.

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Make sure that the seats are properly

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secured before riding.

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CCU (for equipped models)

The CCU (communication control unit)
connects to the vehicle’s CAN (control­ler area network) and has a GPS re­ceiver to enable the recording of
vehicle and riding data (see “Logging”
on page 4-20). Logging data and YRC
setting data can be accessed when a
smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer
is connected to the CCU wireless net­work.

From the Google© application store,
download the “Y-TRAC” application to
make use of the logging data and the
“YRC Setting” application to remotely
adjust the YRC settings.

To connect to the CCU wireless net­work

1. Remove the screws, move the
GPS receiver, and then remove
the seat cover as shown.

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1. Screw

2. Seat cover

3. GPS receiver

2. Note down the CCU serial num­ber.

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1. CCU serial number

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3. Turn the key to “ON” and approach

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the vehicle with a wireless capable

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NOTICE

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smartphone, tablet, or laptop com­puter.

4. Connect to the wireless network
“Yamaha Motor Network” by input­ting the CCU serial number as the
password.

5. Install the seat cover and GPS re­ceiver to the original position, and
then install the screws.

Since all CCU-equipped models put out
a similarly named wireless network,
have only one vehicle turned on at a
time to avoid confusion.

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Document storage

1. Document storage space

2. Panel C

A document storage space is located
under panel C. (See page 7-8.)
When storing the owner’s manual or
vehicle registration and insurance doc­uments in the document storage space,
be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash­ing the vehicle, avoid letting water enter
the document storage space.

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Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the document storage space. This
space can get hot when the engine
is running or when the vehicle is in

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direct sunlight.

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NOTICE

WARNING

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Rear view mirrors

Adjusting the front fork

The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward for parking in narrow

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spaces. Fold the mirrors back to their
original position before riding.

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 Use extra care to avoid scratch-

ing the gold-anodized finish
when making suspension ad­justments.

4

 To avoid damaging the suspen-

sion’s internal mechanisms, do

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not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.

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For YZF-R1:

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1. Riding position

2. Parking position

8

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This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re­bound damping force, and compres­sion damping force of each leg can be
adjusted.

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Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before

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riding.

Always adjust both fork legs equal­ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result.

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Spring preload

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To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn

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the adjusting nut on each fork in direc­tion (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension,
turn the adjusting nut on each fork in di­rection (b).

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(b)

(a)

1. Spring preload adjusting nut

Spring preload setting:

Minimum (soft):

0 turn(s) in direction (a)*

Standard:

9 turn(s) in direction (a)*

Maximum (hard):

15 turn(s) in direction (a)*

* With the adjusting nut fully turned in

direction (b)

Rebound damping force

To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-

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ing, turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease the re­bound damping force and thereby soft­en the rebound damping, turn the
adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direc­tion (b).

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(a)

1. Rebound damping force adjusting bolt

Rebound damping setting:

Minimum (soft):

14 click(s) in direction (b)*

Standard:

7 click(s) in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard):

0 click(s) in direction (b)*

* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in

direction (a)

Compression damping force

To increase the compression damping

(b)

force and thereby harden the compres­sion damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (a). To de­crease the compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression
damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).

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(a)

1. Compression damping force adjusting bolt

Compression damping setting:

Minimum (soft):

23 click(s) in direction (b)*

Standard:

17 click(s) in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard):

0 click(s) in direction (b)*

* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in

direction (a)

(b)

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Although the total number of clicks of a
damping force adjusting mechanism
may not exactly match the above spec­ifications due to small differences in
production, the actual number of clicks
always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment,
it would be advisable to check the num­ber of clicks of each damping force ad­justing mechanism and to modify the
specifications as necessary.

For YZF-R1M:

This model is is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.
The compression and rebound damp­ing forces are electronically adjusted.
(See ERS on page 4-18.)

Spring preload

The spring preload adjustment is per­formed manually.

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Slide the rubber cover back at
each coupler.

3. Remove the coupler on each front
fork. NOTICE: To prevent dam-

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aging the couplers, do not use
sharp tools or excessive
force.

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1. Rubber cover

2. Coupler

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4. To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease
the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the ad­justing bolt on each fork leg in di­rection (b).

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(b)

(a)

1. Spring preload adjusting bolt

Spring preload setting:

Minimum (soft):

0 turn(s) in direction (a)*

Standard:

5 turn(s) in direction (a)*

Maximum (hard):

15 turn(s) in direction (a)*

* With the adjusting nut fully turned in

direction (b)

5. Attach the coupler on each fork.

6. Slide the rubber cover to the origi­nal position.

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Adjusting the shock absorber assembly

EWA10222

This shock absorber assembly con­tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol­lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.

 Do not tamper with or attempt to

open the cylinder assembly.

 Do not subject the shock ab-

sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex­plode due to excessive gas
pressure.

 Do not deform or damage the

cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.

 Do not dispose of a damaged or

worn-out shock absorber as­sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.

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NOTICE

1

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To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.

For YZF-R1:

This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re­bound damping force, fast compres­sion damping force, and slow
compression damping force can be ad­justed.

Spring preload

1. Loosen the locknut.

2. To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre­load and thereby soften the sus­pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter­mined by measuring distance A.
The longer distance A is, the high­er the spring preload; the shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring

preload.

 Use the special wrench includ-

ed in the owner’s tool kit to
make the adjustment.

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(a)

1. Spring preload adjusting ring

2. Locknut

1. Distance A

(b)

Spring preload:

Minimum (soft):

Distance A = 77.5 mm (3.05 in)

Standard:

Distance A = 79.0 mm (3.11 in)

Maximum (hard):

Distance A = 85.5 mm (3.37 in)

3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten

the locknut against the adjust­ing ring, and then tighten the
locknut to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque:

Locknut:

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25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)

Rebound damping force

To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp­ing, turn the adjusting screw in direction
(a). To decrease the rebound damping
force and thereby soften the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw in di­rection (b).

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(a)

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(b)

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1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw

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Rebound damping setting:

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Minimum (soft):

23 click(s) in direction (b)*

Standard:

12 click(s) in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard):

0 click(s) in direction (b)*

* With the adjusting screw fully turned

in direction (a)

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Compression damping force

Fast compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the fast com­pression damping, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (a). To decrease the
compression damping force and there-

by soften the compression damping,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).

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(a) (b)

1. Fast compression damping force
adjusting bolt

Fast compression damping setting

Minimum (soft):

5.5 turn(s) in direction (b)*

Standard:

3 turn(s) in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard):

0 turn(s) in direction (b)*

* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in

direction (a)

Slow compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the slow
compression damping, turn the adjust­ing screw in direction (a). To decrease

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the compression damping force and
thereby soften the compression damp­ing, turn the adjusting screw in direction
(b).

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(a) (b)

1. Slow compression damping force
adjusting screw

Slow compression damping setting

Minimum (soft):

18 click(s) in direction (b)*

Standard:

10 click(s) in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard):

0 click(s) in direction (b)*

* With the adjusting screw fully turned

in direction (a)

To obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad­visable to check the actual total number
of clicks or turns of each damping force

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adjusting mechanism. This adjustment
range may not exactly match the spec­ifications listed due to small differences
in production.

For YZF-R1M:

This model is is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.

Compression damping force and
rebound damping force

The compression and rebound damp­ing forces are electronically controlled
and can be adjusted from the MENU
screen. See ERS on page 4-18 for in­formation on how to adjust these set­tings.

Spring preload

The spring preload adjustment is per­formed manually.

ECA10102

To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.

1. Loosen the locknut.

2. To increase the spring preload and

thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre­load and thereby soften the sus­pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter­mined by measuring distance A.
The longer distance A is, the high­er the spring preload; the shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring
preload.

 Use the special wrench in the

owner’s tool kit to make the ad­justment.

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(b)

(a)

1. Spring preload adjusting ring

2. Locknut

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1. Distance A

Spring preload:

Minimum (soft):

Distance A = 0 mm (0.00 in)

Standard:

Distance A = 4 mm (0.16 in)

Maximum (hard):

Distance A = 9 mm (0.35 in)

3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten

the locknut against the adjust­ing ring, and then tighten the
locknut to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque:

Locknut:

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25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)

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EXUP system

This model is equipped with Yamaha’s
EXUP (EXhaust Ultimate Power valve)
system. This system boosts engine
power by means of a valve that controls
exhaust flow within the exhaust cham­ber.

ECA15611

The EXUP system has been set and
extensively tested at the Yamaha
factory. Changing these settings
without sufficient technical knowl­edge may result in poor perfor­mance of or damage to the engine.

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Sidestand

The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.

The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See the following section for an expla­nation of the ignition circuit cut-off sys­tem.)

EWA10242

The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides­tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon­sibility of raising the sidestand be­fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a

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Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.

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Ignition circuit cut-off system

The ignition circuit cut-off system (com­prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol­lowing functions.

 It prevents starting when the trans-

mission is in gear and the sides­tand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.

 It prevents starting when the trans-

mission is in gear and the clutch le­ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.

 It cuts the running engine when the

transmission is in gear and the sid-

estand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

With the engine turned off:

1. Move the sidestand down.

2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “

3. Turn the key on.

4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.

5. Push the start switch.

Does the engine start?

With the engine still running:

6. Move the sidestand up.

7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.

8. Shift the transmission into gear.

9. Move the sidestand down.

Does the engine stall?

After the engine has stalled:

10. Move the sidestand up.

11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.

12. Push the start switch.

Does the engine start?

The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.

The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.

The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.

The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.

WARNING

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

WARNING

NOTICE

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Auxiliary DC connector

EWA12532

To prevent electrical shock or
short-circuiting, make sure that the
cap is installed when the auxiliary
DC connector is not being used.

ECA20090

The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC connector should not
be used with the engine turned off,
and the load must never exceed 24
W (2 A), otherwise the fuse may blow
or the battery may discharge.

This vehicle is equipped with an auxilia­ry DC connector. A 12–V accessory
connected to the auxiliary DC connec­tor can be used when the key is in the
“ON” position.

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1. Auxiliary DC connector

2. Auxiliary DC connector cap

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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

WARNING

1

Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.

2

3

Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in

4

this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.

Before using this vehicle, check the following points:

5

6

Fuel

7

Engine oil

8

Coolant

9

10

Front brake

11

ITEM CHECKS PAGE

• Check fuel level in fuel tank.

• Refuel if necessary.

• Check fuel line for leakage.

• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections.

• Check oil level in engine.

• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.

• Check vehicle for oil leakage.

• Check coolant level in reservoir.

• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.

• Check cooling system for leakage.

• Check operation.

• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.

• Check brake pads for wear.

• Replace if necessary.

• Check fluid level in reservoir.

• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.

• Check hydraulic system for leakage.

4-33, 4-35

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7-14

7-23, 7-24

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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

ITEM CHECKS PAGE

Rear brake

Clutch

Throttle grip

Control cables

Drive chain

Wheels and tires

Brake and shift pedals

Brake and clutch levers

Sidestand

Chassis fasteners

• Check operation.

• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.

• Check brake pads for wear.

• Replace if necessary.

• Check fluid level in reservoir.

• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.

• Check hydraulic system for leakage.

• Check operation.

• Lubricate cable if necessary.

• Check lever free play.

• Adjust if necessary.

• Make sure that operation is smooth.

• Check throttle grip free play.

• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.

• Make sure that operation is smooth.

• Lubricate if necessary.

• Check chain slack.

• Adjust if necessary.

• Check chain condition.

• Lubricate if necessary.

• Check for damage.

• Check tire condition and tread depth.

• Check air pressure.

• Correct if necessary.

• Make sure that operation is smooth.

• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.

• Make sure that operation is smooth.

• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.

• Make sure that operation is smooth.

• Lubricate pivot if necessary.

• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.

• Tighten if necessary.

7-23, 7-24

7-22

7-18, 7-28

7-27

7-25, 7-27

7-18, 7-21

7-28

7-29

7-29

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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

1

Air intake duct

Instruments, lights, signals

2

and switches

Sidestand switch

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ITEM CHECKS PAGE

• Make sure that the air intake duct is not blocked.

• Remove any foreign objects from the screen if necessary.

• Check operation.

• Correct if necessary.

• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.

• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

WARNING

TIP

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.

Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con­trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.

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EWA10272

EAU68220

This model is equipped with:

 an inertial measurement unit (IMU)

that will stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the display
will indicate error code 30, but this
is not a malfunction. Turn the key
to “OFF” and then to “ON” to clear
the error code. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.

 an engine auto-stop system. The

engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switch
to restart the engine.

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Starting the engine

In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:

 The transmission is in the neutral

position.

 The transmission is in gear with

the clutch lever pulled and the sid­estand up.
See page 4-46 for more informa­tion.

1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.

 Fuel level warning light
 Shift timing indicator light
 Engine trouble and system

warning light

 Stability control indicator light
 Immobilizer system indicator

light
The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and then go off after the vehi­cle reaches a traveling speed of 10

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

NOTICE

NOTICE

TIP

NOTICE

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km/h (6 mi/h).
The oil pressure and coolant tem­perature warning light should
come on again after going off brief­ly, and then remain on until the en­gine is started.

ECA22510

If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
page 4-6 for the corresponding
warning and indicator light circuit
check.

2. Shift the transmission into the neu­tral position. The neutral indicator
light should come on. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to check the elec­trical circuit.

3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the start
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
the battery voltage to restore.

ECA11043

For maximum engine life, never ac-

celerate hard when the engine is
cold!

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EAU67080

Shifting

1. Shift pedal

2. Neutral position

Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il­lustration.

For speedy upshifts, turn on the quick
shift system. See QSS on page 4-17 for
more information.

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 Even with the transmission in

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

TIP

the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis­tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade­quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.

 Except when upshifting with the

QSS turned on, always use the
clutch while changing gears to
avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drive train,
which are not designed to with­stand the shock of forced shift­ing.

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To start out and accelerate

1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.

2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.

3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.

4. At the recommended shift points

shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.

5. Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi­tion.)

6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.

7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.

When shifting gears in normal operat­ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.

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To decelerate

1. Apply both the front and the rear
brakes to slow the motorcycle.

2. Shift the transmission into first
gear when the motorcycle reaches
25 km/h (16 mi/h). If the engine is
about to stall or runs very roughly,
pull the clutch lever in and use the
brakes to stop the motorcycle.

3. Shift the transmission into the neu­tral position when the motorcycle

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is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.

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Recommended shift points

The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.

Shift up points:

1st  2nd: 20 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd  3rd: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
3rd  4th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h)
4th  5th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
5th  6th: 60 km/h (37 mi/h)

Shift down points:

6th  5th: 45 km/h (28 mi/h)
5th  4th: 35 km/h (22 mi/h)
4th  3rd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

NOTICE

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Tips for reducing fuel consumption

2

Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

3

 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-

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gine speeds during acceleration.

 Do not rev the engine while shifting

down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.

 Turn the engine off instead of let-

ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).

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EAU16842

Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow­ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt­tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.

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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600

mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil filter car­tridge or element replaced.

[ECA10303]

r/min.

1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond

The vehicle can now be operated nor­mally.

ECA10311

 Keep the engine speed out of

the tachometer red zone.

 If any engine trouble should oc-

cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi­cle.

During and after the engine break-in
period, the exhaust heat may cause
discoloration of the exhaust pipe, but
this is normal.

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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 8400

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WARNING

Parking

When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.

EWA10312

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

1

2

3

 Since the engine and exhaust

system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri­ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.

 Do not park on a slope or on soft

ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.

 Do not park near grass or other

flammable materials which
might catch fire.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

1

Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu­brication will keep your vehicle in the

2

safest and most efficient condition pos­sible. Safety is an obligation of the vehi-

3

cle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjust-

4

ment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic

5

maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under

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normal riding conditions. However, de­pending on the weather, terrain, geo-

7

graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.

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Failure to properly maintain the ve­hicle or performing maintenance ac-

10

tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If

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you are not familiar with vehicle ser­vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform

12

service.

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EWA10322

EWA15123

Turn off the engine when performing
maintenance unless otherwise
specified.

 A running engine has moving

parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.

 Running the engine while ser-

vicing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See page 1-2 for more in­formation about carbon monox­ide.

EWA15461

Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
linings can become very hot during
use. To avoid possible burns, let
brake components cool before
touching them.

EAU17303

Emission controls not only function to
ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
proper engine operation and maximum
performance. In the following periodic
maintenance charts, the services relat­ed to emissions control are grouped
separately. These services require
specialized data, knowledge, and
equipment. Maintenance, replacement,
or repair of the emission control devic­es and systems may be performed by
any repair establishment or individual
that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha
dealers are trained and equipped to
perform these particular services.

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TIP

1

EAU67090

Owner’s tool kit

The owner’s tool kit should be stored
separately from the vehicle. However,
there are two hexagon wrenches
stored under the passenger seat. (See
page 4-36.)

1. Hexagon wrench

The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided are in­tended to assist you in the performance
of preventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools, such
as a torque wrench, are necessary to
perform certain maintenance work cor­rectly.

ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.

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10

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If you do not have the tools or experi-

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TIP

1

2

 The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a

mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.

 From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).

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 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical

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skills.

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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system

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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB

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1 * Fuel line

8

2 * Spark plugs

3 * Valves

9

4 *

5 *

6 *

Fuel injection
system

Muffler and exhaust
pipe

Air induction
system

• Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.

• Check condition.

• Clean and regap.

•Replace. 

• Check valve clearance.

• Adjust.

• Adjust synchronization. 

• Check the screw clamp(s) for
looseness.

• Check the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.

• Replace any damaged parts if
necessary.

1000 km
(600 mi)



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ODOMETER READING

10000 km
(6000 mi)







20000 km

(12000 mi)

Every 40000 km (24000 mi)

30000 km

(18000 mi)

40000 km

(24000 mi)

ANNUAL

CHECK

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

General maintenance and lubrication chart

ODOMETER READING

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB

1 * Air filter element • Replace. 

2Clutch

3 * Front brake

4 * Rear brake

5 * Brake hoses

6 * Brake fluid • Replace. Every 2 years
7 * Wheels • Check runout and for damage. 

8 * Tires

9 * Wheel bearings

10 * Swingarm

• Check operation.

• Adjust.

• Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.

• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit

• Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.

• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit

• Check for cracks or damage.

• Check for correct routing and
clamping.

• Replace. Every 4 years

• Check tread depth and for
damage.

• Replace if necessary.

• Check air pressure.

• Correct if necessary.

• Check bearings for looseness or
damage.

• Check operation and for
excessive play.

• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.

1000 km
(600 mi)







10000 km

(6000 mi)









20000 km

(12000 mi)

Every 50000 km (30000 mi)

30000 km

(18000 mi)

40000 km

(24000 mi)

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ANNUAL

CHECK

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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB

2

11 Drive chain

3

4

12 * Steering bearings

5

13 * Steering damper

6

14 * Chassis fasteners

Brake lever pivot

15

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8

9

10

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shaft
Brake pedal pivot

16

shaft
Clutch lever pivot

17

shaft
Shift pedal pivot

18

shaft

19 Sidestand

20 * Sidestand switch • Check operation. 

21 * Front fork

Shock absorber

22 *

assembly

• Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.

• Adjust and lubricate chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly.

• Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.

• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.

• Check operation and for oil
leakage.

• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.

• Lubricate with silicone grease. 

• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.

• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.

• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.

• Check operation.

• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.

• Check operation and for oil
leakage.

• Check operation and shock
absorber for oil leakage.

1000 km
(600 mi)

Every 800 km (500 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or



ODOMETER READING

10000 km
(6000 mi)

















20000 km

(12000 mi)

riding in wet areas

Every 20000 km (12000 mi)

30000 km

(18000 mi)

40000 km

(24000 mi)

ANNUAL

CHECK

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB

Rear suspension
relay arm and

23 *

connecting arm
pivoting points

24 Engine oil

Engine oil filter

25

cartridge

26 * Cooling system

27 * EXUP system

Front and rear brake

28 *

switches
Moving parts and

29

cables

30 * Throttle grip

Lights, signals and

31 *

switches

• Check operation. 

• Change.

• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.

• Replace. 

• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.

• Change coolant. Every 3 years

• Check operation, cable free play
and pulley position.

• Check operation. 

• Lubricate. 

• Check operation.

• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.

• Lubricate cable and grip housing.

• Check operation.

• Adjust headlight beam.

ODOMETER READING

1000 km
(600 mi)







10000 km

(6000 mi)





20000 km

(12000 mi)

30000 km

(18000 mi)

40000 km

(24000 mi)

ANNUAL

CHECK

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2

 Air filter

• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-

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pressed air to avoid damaging it.

• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

 Hydraulic brake service

• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.

• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.

• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.

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1

2

3

Removing and installing cowlings and panels

The cowlings and panels shown need
to be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
a cowling or panel needs to be re­moved and installed.

1. Panel A

2. Cowling A

3. Cowling C

4. Panel B

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2. Cowling B

3. Panel D

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Cowlings A and B (for YZF-R1)

To remove a cowling
Remove the quick fastener screws and
the quick fasteners, and then take the
cowling off.

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1. Cowling A

2. Quick fastener screw

3. Quick fastener

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1. Cowling B

2. Quick fastener screw

3. Quick fastener

To install a cowling
Place the cowling in its original position,

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and then install the quick fasteners and

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the quick fastener screws.

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Cowling C (for YZF-R1)

To remove a cowling

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1. Remove cowlings A and B.

2. Remove the screws and collars,

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2. Screw

3. Collar

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To install a cowling

1. Place the cowling in its original po­sition and then install the collars
and screws.

2. Install cowlings A and B.

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Cowlings A and B (for YZF-R1M)

To remove a cowling
Remove the screw, collar, quick fasten­er screws and the quick fasteners, and
then take the cowling off.

1. Cowling B

2. Quick fastener screw

3. Quick fastener

4. Screw

5. Collar

1. Cowling A

2. Quick fastener screw

3. Quick fastener

4. Screw

5. Collar

To install a cowling
Place the cowling in its original position,
and then install the collar, screw, quick
fasteners and the quick fastener
screws.

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Panels A and C

To remove a panel
Remove the quick fastener and screw,

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and then pull the panel off. To install the panel

Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the quick fastener and
screw.

Panels B and D

To remove a panel

1. Remove cowling A or B. (See

2. Remove the screws, and then pull

1. Quick fastener

2. Screw

3. Panel A

1. Screw

1. Quick fastener

2. Screw

3. Panel C

2. Panel B

page 7-8.)

the panel off.

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2. Panel D

To install the panel

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and then install the screws.

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Checking the spark plugs

The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked

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periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will

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cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked

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in accordance with the periodic mainte­nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-

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veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-

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ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color

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when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en­gine should have the same color. If any

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spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-

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properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.

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If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other

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deposits, it should be replaced.

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Specified spark plug:

NGK/LMAR9E-J

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Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.

1. Spark plug gap

Spark plug gap:

0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)

Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.

Tightening torque:

Spark plug (new):

18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)

Spark plug (after checking):

13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)

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Do not use any tools to remove or in­stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twist
it back and forth while pushing it in.

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Engine oil and oil filter cartridge

The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car­tridge replaced at the intervals speci­fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.

To check the engine oil level

1. Place the vehicle on a level sur­face and hold it in an upright posi­tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.

2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.

3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set­tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank­case.

The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.

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1. Engine oil level check window

2. Maximum level mark

3. Minimum level mark

4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.

To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace­ment)

1. Remove cowling A and panel B.
(See page 7-8.)

2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.

3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.

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4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.

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1. Engine oil drain bolt

2. Gasket

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not being replaced.

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an oil filter wrench.

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2. Oil filter wrench

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An oil filter wrench is available at a

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Yamaha dealer.

6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.

1. O-ring

Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.

7. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.

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1. Torque wrench

Tightening torque:

Oil filter cartridge:

17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)

8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

Engine oil drain bolt:

23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)

9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
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Recommended engine oil:

Full synthetic SAE 10W-40 or
15W-50

Oil quantity:

Without oil filter cartridge replace­ment:

3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)

With oil filter cartridge replacement:

4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)

Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys­tem have cooled down.

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 In order to prevent clutch slip-

page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci­fication of “CD” or oils of a high­er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.

 Make sure that no foreign mate-

rial enters the crankcase.

for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im­mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.

After the engine is started, the oil pres­sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suffi­cient.

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If the oil pressure and coolant tem­perature warning light flickers or re­mains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.

11. Turn the engine off, wait a few min­utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.

12. Install the cowling and panel.

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Coolant

The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool­ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.

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To check the coolant level

1. Place the vehicle on a level sur­face and hold it in an upright posi­tion.

 The coolant level must be checked

on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.

 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-

tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.

2. Check the coolant level in the cool­ant reservoir.

The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.

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1. Maximum level mark

2. Minimum level mark

3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove cowl­ing B. (See page 7-8.)

4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap,
add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap. WARNING! Remove only

the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is
hot.
not available, use distilled water
or soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead

[EWA15162] NOTICE: If coolant is

of coolant, replace it with cool­ant as soon as possible, other­wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti­freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.

1. Coolant reservoir cap

Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):

0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)

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5. Install the cowling.

To change the coolant

1. Place the vehicle on a level sur­face and let the engine cool if nec­essary.

2. Remove cowling B and panel D.
(See page 7-8.)

3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.

4. Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING! Never attempt to re­move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.

1. Radiator cap

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5. Remove the coolant drain bolt and
its gasket to drain the cooling sys­tem.

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1. Coolant drain bolt

2. Gasket

6. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.

1. Coolant reservoir cap

7. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts, and then turn
the reservoir upside down to emp­ty it.

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1. Coolant reservoir

2. Bolt

8. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool­ing system with clean tap water.

9. Install the coolant reservoir by in­stalling the bolts.

10. Install the coolant drain bolt and its
new gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

Coolant drain bolt:

10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)

11. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended coolant into the ra­diator and reservoir.

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Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:

1:1

Recommended antifreeze:

High-quality ethylene glycol anti­freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines

Coolant quantity:

Radiator (including all routes):

2.25 L (2.38 US qt, 1.98 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maxi­mum level mark):

0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)

12. Install the coolant reservoir cap.

13. Loosen the air bleed bolt to allow
any trapped air to escape from the
water pump.

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1. Air bleed bolt

14. When coolant begins to flow out,
tighten the air bleed bolt to the

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specified torque.

Tightening torque:

Air bleed bolt:

10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)

15. Pour the specified coolant into the
radiator until it is full.

16. Install the radiator cap.

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17. Start the engine, let it idle for sev­eral minutes, and then turn it off.

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the coolant level in the radiator. If

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necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radia-

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tor, and then install the radiator
cap.

19. Start the engine, and then check

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coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha

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20. Install the cowling and panel.

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Air filter element

The 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.

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Checking the engine idling speed

Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.

Engine idling speed:

1200–1400 r/min

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Checking the throttle grip free play

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1. Throttle grip free play

The throttle grip free play should mea­sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi­cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.

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Valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.

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Tires

Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con­ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci­fied tires.

Tire air pressure

The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.

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Operation of this vehicle with im­proper tire pressure may cause se­vere injury or death from loss of
control.

 The tire air pressure must be

checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).

 The tire air pressure must be ad-

justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total

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weight of rider, passenger, car­go, and accessories approved
for this model.

Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):

Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:

Front:

250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)

Rear:

290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm

90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:

Front:

250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm

Rear:

290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)

High-speed riding:

Front:

250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm

Rear:

290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)

Maximum load*:

188 kg (414 lb)

* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-

go and accessories

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, 42 psi)

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, 36 psi)

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Tire inspection

1. Tire sidewall

2. Tire tread depth

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)

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 Have a Yamaha dealer replace

excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi­cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.

 The replacement of all wheel

and brake-related parts, includ­ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl­edge and experience to do so.

 Ride at moderate speeds after

changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be “broken
in” for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.

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Never overload your vehicle. Opera­tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.

The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.

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Tire information

1. Tire air valve

2. Tire air valve core

3. Tire air valve cap with seal

This model is equipped with tubeless
tires and tire air valves.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion­ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.

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 The front and rear tires should

be of the same make and de-

sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy­cle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.

 Always make sure that the valve

caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.

 Use only the tire valves and

valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.

After extensive tests, only the tires list­ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.

Front tire:

Size:

120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)

Manufacturer/model:

BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC­ING STREET RS10F G
YZF-R1 PIRELLI/DIABLO SU­PERCORSA SP

Rear tire:

Size:

YZF-R1 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
YZF-R1M 200/55 ZR17M/C (78W)

Manufacturer/model:

BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC­ING STREET RS10R G
YZF-R1 PIRELLI/DIABLO SU­PERCORSA SP

FRONT and REAR:

Tire air valve:

TR412

Valve core:

#9100 (original)

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This motorcycle is fitted with su­per-high-speed tires. Note the fol­lowing points in order to make the
most efficient use of these tires.

 Use only the specified replace-

ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super

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high speeds.

 Brand-new tires can have a rela-

tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad­visable before doing any
high-speed riding to ride con­servatively for approximately
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.

 The tires must be warmed up

before a high-speed run.

 Always adjust the tire air pres-

sure according to the operating
conditions.

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Cast magnesium wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil­ity, and safe operation of your motorcy­cle, note the following points regarding
these wheels.

 The wheel rims should be checked

for cracks, bends, warpage or
damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.

 The wheel should be balanced

whenever the tire or wheel has
been changed or replaced. An un­balanced wheel can result in poor
performance, adverse handling
characteristics, and shortened tire

life.
These wheels are made of magnesium
and require special care.

 When balancing the wheel, use

press-on type weights to avoid

scratching the wheel.

 Regularly inspect the wheel for

nicks and scratches. Use touch-up

paint or other sealant to prevent

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corrosion.

 Follow the instructions for cleaning

provided on page 8-1.

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(b)

Adjusting the clutch lever free play

(a)

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1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt

2. Clutch lever free play

The clutch lever free play should mea­sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le­ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjusting
bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a).
To decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).

If the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described

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(b)

above, proceed as follows.

1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos­en the clutch cable.

2. Remove cowling B. (See
page 7-8.)

3. Loosen the locknut further down
the clutch cable.

4. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).

1. Locknut

2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut

5. Tighten the locknut.

6. Install the cowling.

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Checking the brake lever free play

1. No brake lever free play

There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.

EWA14212

A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be­fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
braking performance, which may re-

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Brake light switches

The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef­fect. If necessary, have a Yamaha deal­er adjust the brake light switches.

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Checking the front and rear brake pads

The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec­ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.

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Front brake pads

1. Brake pad wear indicator

Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav­ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
the point that a wear indicator almost