INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-9
3
EAU03753
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
EW000130
WARNING
_ l
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
_
EAU00186
CAUTION:_ l
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth,
since fuel may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
l
For Germany only: Whenever
replacement is necessary, use a
fuel tank cap of the same spe-
cial design as the original.
_
EAU00191
NOTE:_ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. _
EAU00196
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) Before operating the motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
l
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked
and clean it if necessary.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
19 L
Reserve amount:
3.1 L
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)
1.95 L
Air filterWet type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 19 L
Reserve amount 3.1 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Model ´ quantity CVKD36 ´ 4
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / CR9E or
DENSO / U27ESR-N
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.708
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.133
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (front/rear) 15/47
Transmission type Constant-mesh 6-speed
Operation Left footGear ratio
1st 2.846
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.545
4th 1.333
5th 1.190
6th 1.074
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 25°
Trail 97 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 120/60 ZR17 (55W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57F
Dunlop / D204F
Metzeler / MEZ1
Michelin / MACADAM 90X
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