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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL MTT850 B5C-28199-E2...
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For Europe Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd declares that the radio equipment type, IMMOBILIZER, 1RC-00 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://global.yamaha-motor.com/eu_doc/...
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the MTT850, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the de- sign and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
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Important manual information EAU10134 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Table of contents Safety information......1-1 Handlebar position .......3-32 Checking the spark plugs..... 6-10 Adjusting the front fork ....3-33 Canister ........6-11 Description ........2-1 Adjusting the shock absorber Engine oil ........6-11 Left view ......... 2-1 assembly........3-34 Why Yamalube......6-13 Right view........
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Table of contents Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers....6-27 Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ..6-27 Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...6-28 Checking the front fork....6-28 Checking the steering ....6-29 Checking the wheel bearings ..6-29 Battery ...........6-30 Replacing the fuses.......6-31 Vehicle lights .........6-33 Replacing a turn signal light bulb ..........6-33...
Safety information Never operate a motorcycle with- pears to be very effective in reduc- EAU1028C out proper training or instruction. ing the chance of this type of Take a training course. Beginners accident. Be a Responsible Owner should receive training from a cer- Therefore: As the vehicle’s owner, you are re- tified instructor.
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Safety information Many accidents involve inexperi- • Always signal before turning or Protective Apparel enced operators. In fact, many op- changing lanes. Make sure that The majority of fatalities from motorcy- erators who have been involved in other motorists can see you. cle accidents are the result of head in- ...
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Safety information Do not run engine outdoors where Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning When loading within this weight limit, All engine exhaust contains carbon engine exhaust can be drawn into keep the following in mind: Cargo and accessory weight monoxide, a deadly gas.
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- performed to your vehicle that change lightweight as possible and able only from a Yamaha dealer, have any of the vehicle’s design or operation should be kept to a minimum. been designed, tested, and approved characteristics can put you and others •...
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Safety information Remove all loose items from the operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- motorcycle. Check that the fuel cock (if ries are not recommended. Use caution when adding electri- equipped) is in the off position and cal accessories.
Description EAU10431 Controls and instruments 1. Clutch lever (page 3-20) 9. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-18) 3. Auxiliary DC jack (page 3-36) 4. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-6) 5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21) 6.
When necessary, take the tire immobilizer system must be re- vehicle along with all three keys to a placed. Therefore, handle the keys Yamaha dealer to have them re-regis- carefully. Do not submerse in water. tered. Do not expose to high tempera- Do not use the key with the red bow for driving.
Instrument and control functions EAU10474 EAU85040 EAU1068B Main switch/steering lock LOCK All electrical circuits are supplied with The steering is locked and all electrical power and the vehicle lights are turned systems are off. The key can be re- on. The engine can be started. The key moved.
Instrument and control functions ECA20760 EAU4939G Indicator lights and warning NOTICE If the steering will not lock, try turning lights Using the hazard or turn signal lights the handlebars back to the right slight- for an extended length of time may cause the battery to discharge.
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6-11), have a Yamaha dealer transmission is in the neutral position. light does not go off after traveling 10 check the vehicle. km/h (6 mi/h), have a Yamaha dealer EAU11081 check the vehicle. High beam indicator light “ ”...
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(See go off. vehicle and all 3 keys to a Yamaha page 3-22 for an explanation of the If the indicator light does not come on dealer to have the standard keys traction control system.)
Instrument and control functions eco indicator EAU76325 Multi-function meter unit transmission gear display drive mode display 5 6 7 TCS display information display GEAR setting mode display A.TEMP °C EWA12423 C.TEMP °C WARNING TIME TRIP 0:00 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the...
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Instrument and control functions High-r/min zone: 11250 r/min and Fuel meter above To switch between kilometers and miles, see page 3-12. Clock Tachometer 1. Fuel meter The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg- 1.
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Drive mode display Select the transmission gear that meter electrical circuit, the fuel meter will flash repeatedly. If this is appropriate for the vehicle occurs, have a Yamaha dealer speed. check the vehicle. Transmission gear display Eco indicator GEAR A.TEMP...
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Instrument and control functions TCS display Information display You can select which items are shown GEAR in each information display. See Set- TRIP-1 ting mode on page 3-12. TRIP-2 Odometer and tripmeters GEAR GEAR A.TEMP ˚C C.TEMP ˚C FUEL AVG km/L 12.3 TIME TRIP...
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Instrument and control functions button briefly so that the tripmeter In this case, push the select switch to flashes, and then push the “RESET” switch the display in the following or- There are also “TIME–2” and “TIME–3” button again for two seconds. der: elapsed time displays, but they cannot be set to the information display.
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The “km/L” display shows the av- C.TEMP ˚C be continuously displayed. Have a erage distance that can be trav- Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. eled on 1.0 L of fuel. The “L/100km” display shows the Instantaneous fuel consumption average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km.
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Have a miles. When kilometers are will be saved. Unit Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. selected, the fuel con- sumption units can be Push and hold the menu switch switched between “MENU” for 2 seconds to enter the set- “L/100km”...
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Instrument and control functions 2. Push the menu switch to display This function allows you to change the items shown in “TIME–2” and “TIME–3”. To reset Display Maintenance 3 information displays. a time trip, push the “RESET” but- This function allows you to ton to select the item to reset.
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Instrument and control functions 3. Push the menu switch, then use 5. Push the menu switch, then use the select switch to toggle be- the select switch to toggle be- MENU tween “km” or “mile”, and then tween “km/L” and “L/100km”, and Maintenance push the menu switch to confirm then push the menu switch to...
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Instrument and control functions MENU Display-1 Display-1 Maintenance Time Trip A.TEMP Unit Display C.TEMP C.TEMP Brightness Clock TIME TRIP TIME TRIP All Reset 2. Push the menu switch, then use 4. Use the select switch to select the 6. Use select switch the select switch to highlight the...
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Instrument and control functions 6. Push the menu switch to return to the setting mode menu. MENU MENU Maintenance Maintenance Resetting all of the display items Time Trip Time Trip Unit Unit 1. Use the select switch to highlight Display Display “All Reset”.
Instrument and control functions This mode allows the rider to enjoy EAU47636 D-mode (drive mode) smooth and sporty drivability from the The odometer and the clock cannot be D-mode is an electronically controlled low-speed range to the high-speed reset. engine performance system with three range.
Instrument and control functions Right EAU1234M EAU12461 Handlebar switches Turn signal switch “ ” To signal a right-hand turn, push this Left switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this switch to “ ”. When released, the switch returns to the cen- ter position.
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Instrument and control functions The selected mode is shown on EAU12735 EAU59001 Hazard switch “ ” Select switch “ ” the drive mode display. (See page With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi- This switch is used to perform selec- 3-8.) tion, use this switch to turn on the haz- tions in the information display and...
Instrument and control functions EAU12822 EAU12876 EAU26826 Clutch lever Shift pedal Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar. To apply the front brake, pull the lever toward the throttle grip. 1. Clutch lever 1.
EAU12944 EAU63040 Brake pedal The ABS performs a self-diagno- The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake sis test each time the vehicle first System) features a dual electronic con- starts off after the key is turned to trol system, which acts on the front and “ON”...
Instrument and control functions EAU76317 Traction control system The traction control system (TCS) helps maintain traction when acceler- ating on slippery surfaces, such as un- paved or wet roads. If sensors detect that the rear wheel is starting to slip (uncontrolled spinning), the traction control system assists by regulating engine power as needed until traction...
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Instrument and control functions TCS “2”: Maximizes traction control settings while riding can distract the If the traction control system is dis- assist; wheel spin is most strongly con- operator and increase the risk of an abled, both the “ ”...
Instrument and control functions ately. If gasoline spills on your skin, EAU13222 Fuel wash with soap and water. If gaso- Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in line spills on your clothing, change the tank. your clothes. EWA10882 WARNING EAU75300 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable.
Confirm the overflow hose is not blocked and is routed through the Your Yamaha engine has been de- clamp. signed to use premium unleaded gas- oline with a research octane number of 95 or higher.
Instrument and control functions EAU13434 ECA10702 EAU65801 Catalytic converter Seats NOTICE This model is equipped with a catalytic Use only unleaded gasoline. The use converter in the exhaust system. Passenger seat of leaded gasoline will cause unre- EWA10863 pairable damage to the catalytic WARNING To remove the passenger seat converter.
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Instrument and control functions 1. Projection 1. Cap 1. Projection 2. Seat holder 2. Rider seat lock lever 2. Seat holder 2. Remove the key. 3. Install the passenger seat. To install the rider seat 1. Install the cap with the arrow mark Rider seat ...
Instrument and control functions 4. Insert the projection on the front of EAU63051 Adjusting the rider seat height the rider seat into seat holder B as The rider seat height can be adjusted shown. to one of two positions. At factory as- sembly the rider seat height is set to the low position.
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Instrument and control functions 5. Align the projection on the bottom of the rider seat with the “L” posi- tion slot, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place as shown. 1. Projection 1. Rider seat height position adjuster 2.
Instrument and control functions 3. Place the helmet on the right side EAU63062 EAU62550 Helmet holder Storage compartment of the vehicle, and then install the The helmet holder is located under the seat. WARNING! Never ride with passenger seat. A helmet holding ca- a helmet attached to the helmet ble is provided in the tool kit to secure holder, since the helmet may hit...
Instrument and control functions EAU62452 Spring preload setting: Adjusting the front fork Minimum (soft): EWA14671 Distance A = 19.0 mm (0.75 in) WARNING Standard: Always adjust the spring preload on Distance A = 16.0 mm (0.63 in) Maximum (hard): both fork legs equally, otherwise Distance A = 4.0 mm (0.16 in) poor handling and loss of stability may result.
Instrument and control functions EAU57943 Rebound damping setting: Adjusting the shock absorber 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 Minimum (soft): assembly 12 click(s) in direction (b) This shock absorber assembly is Standard: 7 click(s) in direction (b) equipped with a spring preload adjust- Maximum (hard): ing ring and a rebound damping force 1 click(s) in direction (b)
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Take the shock er may turn beyond the stated screw in direction (b). absorber assembly to a Yamaha minimum settings, such adjust- dealer for any service. ments are ineffective and may damage the suspension.
Auxiliary DC jack Auxiliary DC connector auxiliary DC jack. This vehicle is equipped with an auxil- iary DC connector. Consult your Yamaha dealer before installing any accessories. 1. Auxiliary DC jack cap 1. Auxiliary DC jack A 12-V accessory connected to the 5.
EAU15306 EAU44895 Sidestand Ignition circuit cut-off system Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not The sidestand is located on the left This system prevents in-gear engine function properly. side of the frame. Raise the sidestand...
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The neutral switch may not be working. 6. Move the sidestand up. The motorcycle should not be ridden until 7. Pull the clutch lever. checked by a Yamaha dealer. 8. Shift transmission into gear. 9. Move the sidestand down. Does the engine stall? The sidestand switch may not be working.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-14 Coolant • Check cooling system for leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary. 6-21, 6-21 •...
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• Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 6-16, 6-26 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca- ble and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 6-25 •...
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• Tighten if necessary. Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation. — and switches • Correct if necessary. • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. Sidestand switch 3-37 • If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
To start the engine with a lean angle sensor. This sensor understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. the transmission in gear, the sidestand stops the engine in case of a vehi- EWA10272 must be up and the clutch lever pulled.
If a warning or indicator light does not work as described above, have a the neutral position, do not Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. coast for long periods of time with the engine off, and do not 3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
Operation and important riding points 4. After starting out, close the throt- The neutral indicator light should EAU16811 Tips for reducing fuel con- tle, and at the same time, quickly come on and then the clutch lever sumption pull the clutch lever in. can be released.
To avoid possible burns, let tivities incorrectly may increase brake components cool before your risk of injury or death during touching them. service or while using the vehicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle ser- vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform service.
However, a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly. If you do not have the tools or experi- ence required for a particular job, have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
EAU71033 Periodic maintenance charts Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by your Yamaha dealer because these items require special tools, data, and technical skills. From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check control system for dam- Evaporative emis- √...
• Perform dynamic inspection us- Diagnostic system √ √ √ √ √ √ ing Yamaha diagnostic tool. check • Check the error codes. 2 * Air filter element • Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi) • Check operation. √ √...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check operation and for exces- √ √...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check operation and replace if √ √...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check operation and free play. • Adjust the throttle cable free play Throttle grip hous- √...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment EAU18752 Removing and installing the panel The panel shown needs to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time the panel needs to be removed and installed. 1.
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- with a wire thickness gauge and, if spark plug should be tightened to the its will cause any spark plug to slowly necessary, adjusted to specification.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment To check the engine oil level EAU36112 EAU1990F Canister Engine oil 1. After warming up the engine, wait The engine oil level should be checked a few minutes for the oil level to regularly. In addition, the oil must be settle for an accurate reading.
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An oil filter wrench is available at a oil filler cap and add oil. Yamaha dealer. 5. Check the engine oil filler cap O- 5. Apply a thin coat of clean engine ring. Replace if damaged.
9. After checking the engine oil filler EAU85450 Why Yamalube cap O-ring, install the filler cap. YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers’ passion Wipe off any spilled oil before starting and belief that engine oil is an impor- the engine.
2. Maximum level mark soft tap water instead. Do not 3. Minimum level mark If genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail- use hard water or salt water 3. If the coolant is at or below the since it is harmful to the engine.
The coolant must be changed at the in- maintenance and lubrication chart. necessary, have it corrected by a tervals specified in the periodic main- Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air Yamaha dealer. tenance and lubrication chart. Have a filter element.
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) proper tire pressure may cause se- Periodically check the throttle grip free vere injury or death from loss of play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha control. The tire air pressure must be dealer adjust it.
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“broken combined weight of the rider, pas- wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer in” for it to develop its optimal senger, cargo, and any accessories. replace the tire immediately.
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1. Tire air valve ed below have been approved for this atively poor grip on certain road 2. Tire air valve core model by Yamaha. surfaces until they have been 3. Tire air valve cap with seal “broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-...
Measure the clutch lever free play as clutch does not operate correctly, have note the following points regarding the shown. a Yamaha dealer check the internal specified wheels. The clutch mechanism. wheel...
Yamaha dealer. 1. No brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. EWA14212 WARNING A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system.
EAU22393 EAU40262 Checking the front and rear Checking the brake fluid level Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads brake pads Before riding, check that the brake fluid as a set. is above the minimum level mark.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Use only the specified brake flu- Rear brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before id; otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing leak- further riding. age. Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
EAU22762 Changing the brake fluid Drive chain slack adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im- Have a Yamaha dealer change the The drive chain slack should be proper drive chain slack will brake fluid every 2 years. In addition, checked before each ride and adjusted...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Axle nut 1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt 1. Notch 2. Locknut 2. Alignment mark 3. Drive chain puller 3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- Using the alignment marks on the drive 5. Take the motorcycle off the cen- terstand.
If a cable is wet areas. Service the drive chain as damaged or does not move smoothly, follows. have a Yamaha dealer check or re- place it. WARNING! Damage to the ECA10584 NOTICE outer housing of cables may result...
In pedals should be checked before each addition, the cable should be lubricat- ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu- ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals bricated if necessary. specified in the periodic maintenance Brake pedal chart.
Clutch lever WARNING If the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or re- pair it. Otherwise, the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control.
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- The swingarm pivots must be lubricat- face and hold it in an upright posi- ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, specified in the periodic maintenance securely support the vehicle so and lubrication chart.
Electrolyte is poisonous and 3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install- Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- dangerous since it contains sul- tery as soon as possible if it seems to ing the battery, be sure to turn furic acid, which causes severe have discharged.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment nect the positive lead before EAU63134 Replacing the fuses connecting the negative lead. The fuse boxes and individual fuses [ECA16842] are located under the rider seat (see 4. After installation, make sure that page 3-27) and behind panel A (see the battery leads are properly con- page 6-9).
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment avoid causing extensive dam- age to the electrical system and possibly a fire. [EWA15132] Specified fuses: Main fuse: 50.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 20.0 A Specified fuses (fuse box 1): 1. Starter relay cover 1. Parking lighting fuse Radiator fan motor fuse: 2.
If a light does not come 7.5 A by removing the screw. Ignition fuse: on, check the fuse and then have a 15.0 A Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A Seat heater fuse: 7.5 A Specified fuses (fuse box 3): Headlight fuse: 7.5 A...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment EAU58010 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light unit by removing the nuts and collars, and then remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by pulling it out. 1.
The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your- self. However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.
Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the compression. 4. Compression The engine does not start. There is compression.
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Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a The coolant level Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. is OK. If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool- ant as soon as possible.
Be performance and extend the useful life high-pressure washers sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for of many components. Washing, clean- steam-jet cleaners. Excessive advice on what products to use be- ing, and polishing will also give you a...
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Motorcycle care and storage chemicals such as, solvents, Washing plastic may scratch the wind- gasoline, rust removers, brake 1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray shield, so be sure to test all fluid, or antifreeze, etc. down the vehicle with a garden cleaning products before gen- hose.
Motorcycle care and storage Do not use abrasive polishing will become slippery, which EAU83472 Storage could cause loss of control. compounds as they will wear Always store the vehicle in a cool, dry Thoroughly clean the surfaces away the paint. place.
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Motorcycle care and storage 1. Make all necessary repairs and b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine wheels a little once a month in or- perform any outstanding mainte- oil into the spark plug bore. der to prevent the tires from be- nance.
These identification numbers are needed when registering the vehicle with the authorities in your area and when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1. Engine serial number The vehicle identification number is The engine serial number is stamped stamped into the steering head pipe.
Yamaha dealer. cal analysis and development purpos- Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model, the main data points are: ...
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Consumer information Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cas- es. In addition, Yamaha may provide vehicle data to a contractor in order to outsource services related to the han- dling of vehicle data. Even in this case,...
Index Drive chain slack ........6-23 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-5 Maintenance, emission control ABS............3-21 system ..........6-3 ABS warning light ........3-4 Engine break-in ........5-4 Matte color, caution........ 7-1 Air filter element........6-15 Engine idling speed, checking ..... 6-15 Menu switch .........
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Index Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating...........6-26 Throttle grip free play, checking ...6-16 Tires ............6-16 Tool kit ............6-2 Traction control system ......3-22 Traction control system indicator light ...3-4 Troubleshooting ........6-35 Troubleshooting charts......6-36 Turn signal indicator lights......3-3 Turn signal light bulb, replacing....6-33 Turn signal switch .........3-18 Valve clearance........6-16 Vehicle identification number ....9-1...
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Original instructions PRINTED IN JAPAN 2019.08-0.3×1 CR (E)