Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Service Manual page 192

EWA13181
WARNING
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition
90–188 kg (198–414 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load
188 kg (414 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Damage/wear Replace the tire.
EWA13190
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
place the tire immediately.
1. Tire tread depth
2. Side wall
3. Wear indicator
Wear limit (front)
1.5 mm (0.06 in) (AUS)
1.6 mm (0.06 in) (EUR)(ISR)
(RUS)
Wear limit (rear)
1.5 mm (0.06 in) (AUS)
1.6 mm (0.06 in) (EUR)(ISR)
(RUS)
EWA14090
WARNING
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufacturer
and of the same design. No guarantee con-
cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
en if a tire combination other than one
approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.
Front tire
Size
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model
YZF-R1
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS10F G or PIREL-
LI/DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP
YZF-R1M
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS10F G
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