transmission YAMAHA YZF-R1 2022 Owners Manual

Safety information
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1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. See page 7-19
for tire specifications and for informa-
tion on servicing and replacing your
tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle. 
Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
 Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the off position and
that there are no fuel leaks.
 Shift the transmission into gear
(for models with a manual trans-
mission).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per 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 mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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EAU4939R
In dicator lig hts and warning
lig hts
EAU88280
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU88300
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU88310
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU88320
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 ve-
hicle on. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
TIPIf 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.
EAU88331
Malfunction in dicator li ght
(MIL) “ ”
This light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system. The electri-
cal circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the vehicle power
on. The light should come on for a few
seconds, and then go off. If the light
does not come on initially when the ve-
hicle power is turned on, or if the light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA26820
If the MIL starts flashin g, re duce en-
g ine spee d to prevent exhaust sys-
tem damag e.
1. Fuel level warning light “ ”
2. Oil pressure and Coolant temperature warn-
ing light “ ”
3. Auxiliary system warning light “ ”
4. Stability control indicator light “ ”
5. Shift indicator light “ ”
6. High beam indicator light “ ”
7. ABS warning light “ ”
8. Malfunction indicator light “ ”
9. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
10.Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
11.Neutral indicator light “ ”
12.Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
ABS
1 2
GPSN
LCSQS
LIF 2
ODO123456 TRIP-1
1234.5
1000 r/min
km
km
km/h
10:
00
MODE-APWR 1TCS 3SCS 2EBM 1T-2
5
12
6
7
9
8
1012
11
3
4
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4 
If the en gine oil pressure is low,
the oil pressure warnin g icon
will come on. Check the oil level
(see pa ge 7-13).
 If the warnin g li ght remains on
after lettin g the en gine cool an d
confirmin g the proper oil level,
have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle!
EAU88370
Auxiliary system warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in a non-engine-related
system.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. Otherwise, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU79286
DisplayThe display has two different main
screen display modes, STREET MODE
and TRACK MODE. Most of the func-
tions 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 MO-
DE/PWR/TCS/SCS/EBM
 YRC setting display
LCS/QS/LIF/BC
 ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
 GPS indicator (CCU-equipped
models)
 Logging indicator (CCU-equipped
models)
 Clock
 Revolution peak hold indicator
 Lap timer
 Various warning icons
 Error mode warning “Err”
TIPThis model uses a thin-film-transistor
liquid-crystal display (TFT LCD) for
good contrast and readability in vari-
ous 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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STREET MODE TRACK MODE
WARNING
EWA18210
Stop the vehicle
before makin g any
settin g chan ges. Chan gin g settin gs
while ri din g can distract the opera-
tor an d increase the risk of an acci-
d ent.
Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.TIPThe display can be switched between

page 4-24.Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed, as measured by the rotational
velocity of the crankshaft, in revolu-
tions per minute (r/min).TIP In TRACK MODE, the tachometer
starts at 8000 r/min.
 In STREET MODE, the tachometer
can be color-adjusted and has a
revolution peak hold indicator
which can be turned on or off.NOTICE
ECA10032
Do not operate the en gine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Re d zone: 14000 r/min an d a bove
1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF/BC
2. Speedometer
3. GPS indicator (CCU-equipped models)
4. Logging indicator (CCU-equipped models)
5. Clock
6. Revolution peak hold indicator
7. Front brake pressure indicator
8. Acceleration indicator
9. Transmission gear display
10.ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
11.YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS/EBM
12.Information display
13.Tachometer
1
2
GPS
N
LCS
QS
LIF 2
ODO
123456
TRIP-1
1234.5
1000 r/min
km
km
km/h
10:
00
MODE-
APWR
1
TCS
3
SCS
2
EBM
1
T-2
6
11 978
3
1
10
25
4
13
12
1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF/BC
2. Lap timer
3. GPS indicator (CCU-equipped modelsF
4. Logging indicator (CCU-equipped modelsF
5. Clock
6. Transmission gear display
7. Information display
8. ERS indicator (YZF-R1MF
9. YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS/EBM
10.Speedometer
11.Tachometer
N
12
12 34
LAP 01
ODO
km
123456
LATEST
1000 r/min
km/h
123
km/h
123
GEAR
GPS
LCS
QS
LIF
10
:
00
MODE-
APWR
1
TCS
3
SCS
2
EBM
1
T-2
29
1
8
1110
2
6
7
3
5
4
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4 Information
display
This section of the main screen is used
to show additional riding related infor-
mation such as air and coolant temper-
ature readings, tripmeters, and fuel
consumption statistics. The informa-
tion 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 con-
sumed
FUEL AVG: average fuel consumption
CRNT FUEL: current fuel consumption
TIP ODO will lock at 999999 and can-
not be reset.
 TRIP-1 and TRIP-2 will reset to 0
and begin counting again after
9999.9 has been reached. 
When the fuel tank reserve level
has been reached, F-TRIP ap-
pears automatically and begins
recording distance traveled from
that point.
 After refueling and traveling some
distance, F-TRIP will automatically
disappear.
 See “Unit” on page 4-24 to chan-
ge the fuel consumption units.
 The air temperature displayed
may vary from the actual ambient
temperature.
 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 items1. 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 se-
lect 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 transmis-
sion 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 in dicator
This shows how much braking power
is being applied to the front brakes.
Acceleration in dicator
This shows the vehicle’s forward ac-
celeration and deceleration forces.
Revolution peak hol d in dicator
This small bar momentarily appears
within the tachometer to mark the most
recent peak engine speed.
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6. Short push the wheel switch again to exit and go back to the MENU
screen.
“All Reset”
This module resets everything, except
the odometer and clock, to its factory
preset or default setting.
Select YES to reset all items. After se-
lecting YES, all items will be reset and
the screen will automatically return to
the MENU screen.
EAU12823
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 6-3.)
EAU83692
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 6-3.)
The shift rod is equipped with a shift
sensor, which is part of the quick shift-
er. The shift sensor reads up and down
movement, as well as the strength of
the input force when the shift pedal is
moved.
Clock
km/h
10 :
00
10 :
58
1. Clutch lever
1
1. Shift pedal
2. Shift rod
1
2
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Set engine stop switch to run position.
3. Turn main switch to on position.
4. Shift transmission into neutral.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Pull the clutch lever.
8. Shift transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Pull the clutch lever.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle
inspected before riding.
WARNING
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6
EAU88420
Starting the engineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when: the transmission is in the neutral
position or
 the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off. (See page
4-6.)TIPDo not start the engine if the mal-
function indicator light remains on.
 The oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light should
come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started. 
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
EAU68221
TIPThis model is equipped with: an inertial measurement unit
(IMU). This unit stops the engine in
case of a turnover. Turn the main
switch off and then on before at-
tempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine 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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6
EAU67084
ShiftingShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
This model is equipped with a quick
shifter. See pages 3-3 and 4-18.TIPTo shift into neutral ( ), gently de-
press the shift pedal from 2nd gear, or
slightly raise it while in 1st gear.
NOTICE
ECA22523
When shifting, press the shift
pedal firmly until you feel the
gear shift is complete.
 Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, nor tow the
motorcycle for long distances.
The transmission is properly lu-
bricated only when the engine is
running. Inadequate lubrication
may damage the transmission.
 Except when using the quick
shifter, always pull the clutch le-
ver when changing gears to
avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drivetrain.
EAU85370
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. After starting out, close the throt- tle, 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 posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
EAU85380
To decelerate1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. As the vehicle decelerates, shift to a lower gear.
3. When the engine is about to stall or runs roughly, pull the clutch le-
ver in, use the brakes to slow the
motorcycle, and continue to
downshift as necessary.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
2
1 1
1
N 2 3
4
5
6
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4. Once the motorcycle has
stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper braking can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use both brakes and apply
them smoothly.
 Make sure that the motorcycle
and the engine have sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a low-
er gear. Engaging a lower gear
when the vehicle or engine
speed is too high could make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the engine to over-rev. This
could cause loss of control, an
accident and injury. It could also
cause engine or drive train dam-
age.
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU17214
ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans 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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