ground clearance YAMAHA MT-09 2015 Owners Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
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tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
 This vehicle is not desi gne d to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a si decar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer. Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Mo
difications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.  Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your motorcycle.
Carefully inspect the accessory
before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension travel, steering travel or control opera-
tion, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:2075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall width:
815 mm (32.1 in)
Overall height: 1135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat height: 815 mm (32.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1440 mm (56.7 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3037 mm (119.6 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
MT09 188 kg (414 lb)
MT09A 191 kg (421 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline 3-cylinder
Displacement: 847 cm³
Bore × stroke:
78.0 × 59.1 mm (3.07 × 2.33 in)
Compression ratio:
11.5 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)Coolin g system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.93 L (2.04 US qt, 1.70 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 14.0 L (3.70 US gal, 3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.8 L (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark: 1RC1 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR9EA9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:1.681 (79/47)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.813 (45/16)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.667 (40/15)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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