Yamaha Thunderace YZF1000R Owner's Manual page 63

CE-01E
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front
250 kPa
2
Up to 90 kg (2.50 kg/cm
2.50 bar)
290 kPa
2
90 kg–maximum (2.90 kg/cm
2.90 bar)
290 kPa
2
High-speed riding (2.90 kg/cm
2.90 bar)
CE-07E
Maximum load* 196 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
, (2.50 kg/cm ,
performance and safety characteris-
2.50 bar)
tics of your motorcycle, you should
290 kPa
2
, (2.90 kg/cm ,
keep the following precautions in
2.90 bar)
mind.
290 kPa
NEVER
2
, (2.90 kg/cm ,
2.90 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, pas-
senger, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
EWA00012
_
OVERLOAD THE
6-18
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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