Tires - Yamaha Tenere 700 Owner's Manual

Tires

Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
 The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
weight of rider, passenger, car-
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go, and accessories approved
for this model.
Cold tire air pressure:
Front:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm², 32 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Maximum load:
Vehicle:
190 kg (419 lb)
The vehicle's maximum load is the
combined weight of the rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and any accessories.
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WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before each
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ride. If the tire shows crosswise lines
(minimum tread depth), if the tire has a
nail or glass fragments in it, or if the
sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immediately.
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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