YAMAHA WR 250R 2011 Owners Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
EAU50912
Dimensions:Overall length:
2180 mm (85.8 in)
Overall width:
810 mm (31.9 in)
Overall height:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Seat height:
930 mm (36.6 in)
Wheelbase:
1420 mm (55.9 in)
Ground clearance:
300 mm (11.81 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2300 mm (90.6 in)Weight:Curb weight:
134 kg (295 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement:
250 cm
3
Bore  stroke:
77.0  53.6 mm (3.03  2.11 in)
Compression ratio:
11.80 : 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 stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
7.6 L (2.01 US gal, 1.67 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.1 L (0.55 US gal, 0.46 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
3D71 10Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9EK
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
3.120 (78/25)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
3.308 (43/13)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
–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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SPECIFICATIONS
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Gear ratio:1st:
2.642 (37/14)
2nd:
1.813 (29/16)
3rd:
1.318 (29/22)
4th:
1.040 (26/25)
5th:
0.889 (24/27)
6th:
0.786 (22/28)Chassis:Frame type:
Semi double cradle
Caster angle:
26.67 
Trail:
111 mm (4.4 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-301 FRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
120/80-18M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-302 F
Loading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm
2, 18 psi)
Rear:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 22 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x2.15Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRecommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
270.0 mm (10.63 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
270.0 mm (10.63 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 Ah
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Headlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage  quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55 W
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W  2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W  2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W  1
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W  1
Meter lighting:
EL (Electroluminescent)
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
30.0 AHeadlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Radiator fan fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
EAU48612
Identification numbers Record the vehicle identification num-
ber and model label information in the
spaces provided below for assistance
when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case
the vehicle is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26400
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.TIPThe vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in yourarea.
EAU26460
Model label
The model label is affixed to the loca-
tion shown. Record the information on
this label in the space provided. This in-
formation will be needed when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
1. Vehicle identification number
1
1. Model label
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INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose,
cleaning ................................................. 6-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................... 6-38BBattery ..................................................... 6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 6-25
Brake lever .............................................. 3-10
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............... 6-23
Brake light switches ................................. 6-24
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-10
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ..... 6-30CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 6-29
Care ........................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 3-13
Clutch lever................................................ 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-22
Coolant .................................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light............. 3-2DDimmer switch ........................................... 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ....... 6-28
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed ................................. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter element................ 6-12
Engine stop switch..................................... 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-3
EXUP system .......................................... 3-18
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ...... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 3-14
Front fork, bleeding ................................. 3-16
Front fork, checking................................. 6-31
Fuel ......................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing......................... 6-35
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-14
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................... 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-37MMain switch/steering lock .......................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display................................. 3-3NNeutral indicator light ................................ 3-2PPanels, removing and installing ................ 6-8
Parking ...................................................... 5-4Part locations .............................................2-1
SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Shift pedal ................................................3-10
Shift pedal, checking................................ 6-24
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .......3-17
Sidestand .................................................3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........6-30
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-11
Specifications.............................................8-1
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Start switch ................................................3-9
Steering, checking ................................... 6-32
Storage ......................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .......................6-38
Swingarm pivots, lubricating .................... 6-31TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-36
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking............... 6-19
Tires ......................................................... 6-20
Tool kit .......................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................... 6-41
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-43
Turn signal indicator light ...........................3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............... 6-36
Turn signal switch ......................................3-9VValve clearance ....................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
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INDEXWWheel bearings, checking ........................6-32
Wheel (front) ............................................6-39
Wheel (rear) .............................................6-40
Wheels .....................................................6-22
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