fuel YAMAHA NMAX 125 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contentsSafety information............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key
system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and
mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-4
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-7
Stop and Start System..................... 4-1
Stop and Start System ................... 4-1
Stop and Start System operation ... 4-1
Special features .............................. 5-1
CCU (Communication Control
Unit) ............................................. 5-1
Instrument and control functions... 6-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 6-1
Multi-function meter unit ................ 6-3
Handlebar switches ........................ 6-9Front brake lever ........................... 6-11
Rear brake lever ............................ 6-11
ABS ............................................... 6-11
Traction control system ................ 6-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 6-14
Fuel ............................................... 6-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 6-16
Catalytic converter ........................ 6-16
Seat ............................................... 6-17
Helmet holders .............................. 6-17
Storage compartments ................. 6-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 6-19
Power outlet ................................. 6-20
Sidestand ...................................... 6-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 6-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks............................................... 7-1
Operation and important riding
points................................................. 8-1
Engine break-in ............................... 8-1
Starting the engine .......................... 8-2
Starting off ...................................... 8-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 8-3
Braking ............................................ 8-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 8-3
Parking ........................................... 8-4Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 9-1
Tool kit ............................................ 9-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 9-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 9-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 9-7
Checking the spark plug................. 9-9
Canister ........................................ 9-11
Engine oil and oil strainer ............. 9-11
Why Yamalube.............................. 9-13
Final transmission oil .................... 9-13
Coolant ......................................... 9-15
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements .................................... 9-16
Checking the throttle grip
free play..................................... 9-19
Valve clearance............................. 9-19
Tires .............................................. 9-19
Cast wheels .................................. 9-21
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 9-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 9-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 9-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 9-24
Checking the V-belt ...................... 9-24
Checking and lubricating the
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Description
2-1
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Left view
1,2 3 4
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1. Storage compartment A (page 6-18)
2. Power outlet (page 6-20)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 6-14)
4. Tool kit (page 9-1)
5. Rear storage compartment (page 6-18)
6. Air filter element (page 9-16)
7. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 9-13)
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Smart key system
3-4
3Keep the smart key away from
strong magnetic fields and
magnetic objects such as key
holders, TVs, and computers.
Keep the smart key away from
electric medical equipment.
Do not allow oils, polishing
agents, fuel, or any strong
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ored or cracked.
TIPThe smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
Replace the smart key battery
when the smart key system indi-
cator light flashes for 20 seconds
when the vehicle is turned on, or
when the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the smart
key button is pushed. (See page
3-6.) After changing the smart key
battery, if the smart key systemstill does not operate, check the
vehicle battery and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)
You can register up to six smart
keys for the same vehicle. See a
Yamaha dealer regarding spare
smart keys.
If a smart key is lost, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately to
prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, etc.
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Smart key
WARNING
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The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
When the smart key is within
operating range, exercise due
care because other people not
carrying the smart key can start
the engine and operate the vehi-
cle.1. Smart key indicator light
2. Smart key button
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Smart key system
3-9
3 2. The turn signal lights flash once
and the vehicle power turns off.
TIPWhen the main switch is turned to

confirmed (the smart key is either out-
side operation range or has been
turned off), the beeper will sound for 3
seconds and the smart key system in-
dicator light will flash for 30 seconds.
During this 30 seconds, the main
switch can be freely operated.
After 30 seconds, the vehicle
power will turn off automatically.
To turn the vehicle power off im-
mediately, push the main switch
knob four times within 2 seconds.
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OPEN
The fuel tank cap lid and the seat can
be opened:
1. With the smart key on and within
operating range, push the main
switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “OPEN”.To open the fuel tank cap lid
Push the “FUEL” button to open the
fuel tank cap lid.
After refueling, push the fuel tank cap
lid until it is closed.
TIP See page 6-14 for fuel tank cap re-
moval and installation procedures.To open the seat
Push the “SEAT” button, and then lift
the rear of the seat.
To close the seat, push down on the
rear to lock it in position.TIPMake sure that the seat is securely
closed before starting off.
The seat can also be opened with
the mechanical key. (See page
6-18.)
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. “FUEL” button1
2
1
1.
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Stop and Start System
4-1
4
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Stop and Start SystemThe Stop and Start System stops the
engine automatically when the vehicle
is stopped in order to prevent noise,
control exhaust emissions, and reduce
fuel consumption.
When the rider turns the throttle grip
slightly, the engine restarts automati-
cally and the vehicle starts off.NOTICE
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When parking the vehicle or leaving
the vehicle unattended, be sure to
turn the main switch off. If the Stop
and Start System is left turned on,
the battery could become dis-charged and it may not be possible
to restart the engine due to insuffi-
cient battery voltage.
TIPAlthough the engine normally
stops at the same time as the ve-
hicle, there may be a delay when
operating the vehicle under 10
km/h, such as in heavy traffic.
If you think the battery voltage is
low because the engine cannot be
started using the starter switch or
for some other reason, do not turn
on the Stop and Start System.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the
battery at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.
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Stop and Start System opera-
tion
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Activating the Stop and Start Sys-
tem
1. Turn the main switch on.
2. Set the Stop and Start System
switch to “ ”.
1. Stop and Start System indicator light “ ”
1
ON
A
AAA
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Instrument and control functions
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Incoming call indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when there
is an incoming call to the connected
smartphone. If you do not answer the
call, the indicator light stays on until
you turn the vehicle off.TIPThis function works only when the
smartphone is connected to the vehi-
cle.
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Incoming notification indicator
light “ ”
This indicator light flashes for 10 sec-
onds when the connected smartphone
receives an SNS, E-mail or other notifi-
cation. After that, the indicator light
stays on until you turn the vehicle off.TIPThis function works only when the
smartphone is connected to the
vehicle.
Notification setting is needed for
each application at the connected
smartphone in advance.
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
The “MENU” switch is located on the
left side of handlebar. This switch al-
lows you to control or change the set-
tings of multi-function meter unit.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
a speedometer
a VVA indicator
a clock
a fuel meter
an App connect icon
a smartphone battery level meter
a coolant temperature meter
a multi-function displayTIPBe sure to turn the main switch on be-

1. Fuel meter
2. App connect icon
3. VVA (variable valve actuation) indicator
4. Clock
5. Speedometer
6. Smartphone battery level meter
7. Coolant temperature meter
8. Multi-function display
8 1345 7
6 2
1.
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Instrument and control functions
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App Connect icon
This icon comes on when CCU and
smartphone is connected via MyRide
App.TIPEven if the smartphone is not connect-
ed, when the vehicle is turned on, this
icon should come on for a few sec-
onds. Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer
check the CCU and the electrical cir-
cuit.
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Switchin g the display units
The display units can be switched be-
tween kilometers and miles.
To switch the display units1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. While pushing the “MENU” switch, turn the vehicle on.
3. Continue to push the “MENU” switch until the display unit setting
screen comes on (approximately 5
seconds).
4. Push the “MENU” switch once to switch the display units. 5. Push the “MENU” switch for 1
second to confirm the setting.
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Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
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Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
“F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When approximately
1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 Imp.gal) of fuel
remains, the last segment starts flash-
ing. Refuel as soon as possible.
TIPIf a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit, the fuel level segments will flash
repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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Clock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system.
To set the clock1. Push the “MENU” switch until the hour digits start flashing.
2. Use the “MENU” switch to set the hours.
3. Push the “MENU” switch until the minute digits start flashing.
1. Fuel meter1
1. Clock
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Instrument and control functions
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6 4. Use the “MENU” switch to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “MENU” switch until the
minute digits stop flashing. The
setting is confirmed.
TIPWhen CCU and smartphone is con-
nected after vehicle power on, the
clock is automatically adjusted.
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Coolant temperature meter
This meter shows the temperature of
the coolant, and thereby the condition
of the engine. The segments come on
from “C” (cold) to “H” (hot) as the en-
gine temperature increases. If the hotsegment flashes, stop the engine as
soon as possible, and let the engine
cool. (See page 9-37.)
TIPIf a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit, all segments will flash repeat-
edly. Have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
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VVA indicator
This model is equipped with variable
valve actuation (VVA) for good fuel
economy and acceleration in both the
low-speed and high-speed ranges.
The VVA indicator comes on when the
variable valve actuation system has
switched to the high-speed range.To turn the VVA indicator on or off
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. While pushing the “MENU”
switch, turn the vehicle on.
3. Continue pushing the “MENU”
switch. The display unit setting
screen will come on (after 5 sec-
onds), and after that (an additional
10 seconds) all segments other
than the VVA indicator will start
flashing. Now release the “MENU”
switch.
4. Push the “MENU” switch once to
change the on or off setting.
5. Push the “MENU” switch for 1
second to confirm the setting.TIPTurning the VVA indicator off does not
turn off the variable valve actuation
system.
1. Coolant temperature meter
1
1. VVA (variable valve actuation) indicator
1
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6
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Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
an odometer (ODO)
two tripmeters (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (TRIP F)
an oil change tripmeter (OIL TRIP)
an oil change indicator
a V-belt replacement tripmeter (V-
BELT TRIP)
a V-belt replacement indicator
an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display (F/ECO)
an average fuel consumption dis-
play (AVE F/ECO)
a battery voltage display (BATT)a traction control system display
(TCS)
Push the “MENU” switch to change
the display in the following order:
ODO and F/ECO → TRIP 1 and AVE
F/ECO → TRIP 2 and AVE F/ECO →
TRIP F → BATT → TCS → OIL TRIP →
V-BELT TRIP → ODO and F/ECO
TIPThe fuel reserve tripmeter appears
only when you are low on fuel.
The oil change tripmeter and V-
belt replacement tripmeter are not
displayed while the vehicle is
moving.
There is an average fuel consump-
tion display for each tripmeter
(TRIP 1 and TRIP 2). When a trip-
meter is reset, the average fuel
consumption display for that trip-
meter will also be reset.
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Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.TIPThe odometer will lock at 999999 and
cannot be reset.
1. Multi-function display
1
1. Odometer
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6
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Tripmeters
The tripmeters show the distance trav-
eled since they were last reset.
To reset a tripmeter, set the display to
the tripmeter you want to reset, and
then push the “MENU” switch until it is
reset.TIPThe tripmeters will reset and continue
counting after 9999.9 is reached.
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Fuel reserve tripmeter
If the last segment of the fuel meter
starts flashing, the display automati-
cally changes to the fuel reserve trip-
meter “TRIP F” and starts counting the
distance traveled from that point.
To reset the fuel reserve tripmeter,
push the “MENU” switch until it is re-
set.TIPIf you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, it will reset automati-
cally and disappear from the display
after refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
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Oil change tripmeter
This tripmeter shows the distance trav-
eled since the last engine oil change.
The oil change indicator “OIL” will flash
at the initial 1000 km (600 mi), the next
5000 km (3100 mi), and then every
6000 km (3700 mi) thereafter.
To reset the oil change tripmeter and
oil change indicator, select the oil
change tripmeter, and then push the
“MENU” switch until “OIL” and the trip-
meter start flashing. While “OIL” and
the tripmeter are flashing, push the
“MENU” switch until the tripmeter is
reset.
1. Tripmeter
1
1. Fuel reserve tripmeter
1
1.
2. Oil change tripmeter
2
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