Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual page 73

CE-01E
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front
250 kPa
Up to 90 kg 2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar
250 kPa
90 kg–maximum 2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar
250 kPa
High-speed riding 2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar
CE-07E
Maximum load* 189 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
@
Rear
Because loading has an enormous
250 kPa
impact on the handling, braking,
2 2
2.50 kgf/cm
performance and safety characteris-
2.50 bar
tics of your motorcycle, you should
290 kPa
2 2
2.90 kgf/cm
keep the following precautions in
2.90 bar
mind.
250 kPa
G NEVER
2 2
2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
G
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
G
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
EWA00012
@
OVERLOAD THE
6-22
G
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
G
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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