YAMAHA XSR 125 2021 Owner's Manual

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Transmission gear display
This display shows the selected gear.
The neutral position is indicated by “–”
and by the neutral indicator light.
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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)
 a clock
 an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display (km/L or L/100 km)
 an average fuel consumption dis-
play (AVE_ _._ km/L or AVE_ _._
L/100 km)
 an average speed display (AVE_
_._ km/h)
 a backlight display (bL-01, bL-02
or bL-03) Push the “SELECT” button to change
the display in the following order:
ODO →
TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F →
clock → km/L or L/100 km → AVE_ _._
km/L or AVE_ _._ L/100 km → AVE_ _._
km/h → backlight (bL-01, bL-02 or bL-
03) → ODO
TIP The fuel reserve tripmeter appears
only when you are low on fuel.
 Push the “RESET” button to chan-
ge the display in the reverse order.
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Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Transmission gear displayZAUM2018
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1. Multi-function displayZAUM2019
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1. OdometerZAUM2020
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TIPThe odometer will lock at 999999 and
cannot be reset.
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Tripmeters
The tripmeters show the distance trav-
eled since they were last reset.
To reset a tripmeter, change the dis-
play to the tripmeter you want to reset,
and then push the “RESET” button un-
til 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 “RESET” button 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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Clock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system.
To set the clock1. Push the “SELECT” button to
change the display to the clock.
2. Push the “SELECT” button until the hour digits start flashing.
3. Use the “RESET” button to set the hours.
4. Push the “SELECT” button and the minute digits start flashing.
5. Use the “RESET” button to set the minutes.
6. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the settings.
1. TripmeterZAUM2021
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1. Fuel reserve tripmeterZAUM2022
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1. ClockZAUM2023
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Instantaneous fuel consumption
d isplay
This display shows the fuel consump-
tion under the current riding condi-
tions. It can be set to either “km/L” or
“L/100 km”, or “MPG” when using
miles. To switch the fuel consumption
measurement units, push the “SE-
LECT” button until the measurement
units change.  “km/L”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel.
 “L/100 km”: the amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km.
 “MPG”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIPWhen traveling under 10 km/h (6 mi/h),
“_ _._” is displayed.
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Avera ge fuel consumption display
This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “AVE_ _._ km/L” or
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km”, or “AVE_ _._
MPG” when using miles. To switch the
fuel consumption measurement units,
push the “SELECT” button until the
measurement units change.  “AVE_ _._ km/L”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel. 
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km”: the average
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km.
 “AVE_ _._ MPG”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIPTo reset the display, push the
“RESET” button until it resets.
 After resetting, “_ _._” is shown
until the vehicle has traveled some
distance.
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Avera ge speed d isplay
This display shows the vehicle’s aver-
age traveling speed since it was last re-
set.
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption displayZAUM2024
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1. Average fuel consumption displayZAUM2025
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1. Average speed displayZAUM2026
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push the “RESET” button until it is re-
set.
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Backli
ght settin g mo de
This mode allows you to change the
backlight setting.
To enter the backlight setting mode1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to change the multi-function display
to show the current backlight set-
ting “bL-01”, “bL-02”, or “bL-03”.
3. Push the “SELECT” button until the multi-function display enters
the backlight setting mode. 4. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired backlight setting.
5. Push the “SELECT” button until the multi-function display exits the
backlight setting mode.
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Han dle bar switchesLeft
Ri ght
1. Backlight setting modeZAUM2027
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1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
4. Turn signal switch “ / ”
1. Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.TIPWhen the dimmer switch is set
to “ ”, the passing switch has no ef-
fect.
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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 si gnal 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 cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start/En gine stop switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then slide
the switch toward “ ”. See page 5-2
for starting instructions prior to starting
the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle overturns or when the
throttle cable is stuck.
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Clutch leverTo disengage the drivetrain from the
engine, such as when shifting gears,
pull the clutch lever toward to the han-
dlebar. Release the lever to engage the
clutch and transmit power to the rear
wheel.TIPThe lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth shifting.
(See page 5-3.)1. Clutch lever1
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Shift pe dalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. To shift the
transmission to a higher gear, move
the shift pedal up. To shift the trans-
mission to a lower gear, move the shift
pedal down. (See page 5-3.)
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Brake leverThe brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
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Brake ped alThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
1. Shift pedalZAUM2028
1. Brake lever
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1. Brake pedalZAUM2029
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ABSThe Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
al. In this situation, continue to apply
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient d istance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs best with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may be lon ger with
the ABS than without.The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP The ABS performs a self-diagnos-
tic test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever and pedal, but
these do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
 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 op-
erating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer.NOTICE
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Be careful not to d amage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
1. Front wheel sensor rotor
2. Front wheel sensor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotorZAUM2030ZAUM2031
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key, and then turn it 1/4 turn
clockwise. The lock will be released
and the fuel tank cap can be opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
With the key still inserted, push down
the fuel tank cap. Turn the key 1/4 turn
counterclockwise, remove it, and then
close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
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Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity 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.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
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Gasoline is poisonous an d can cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some g asoline in your
eyes, see your d octor immediately. If g
asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If gasoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
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Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 95 or higher. If en-
gine knocking or pinging occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or higher
octane rating.
TIP This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
 Confirm the gasoline pump nozzle
has the same fuel identification
mark.Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane num ber (RON):
95
Fuel tank capacity: 10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp.gal)
Fuel tank reserve:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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NOTICE
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Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
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Fuel tank breather hose an d
overflow hoseThe breather hose prevents a vacuum
condition from forming within the fuel
tank.
The overflow hose drains excess gaso-
line and directs it safely away from the
vehicle.
Before operating the vehicle:
 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 each hose is posi-
tioned as shown.1. Guide
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
3. Canister breather hoseZAUM2032
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