Yamaha YZF-R1 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* 202 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
WARNING
_
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
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NEVER OVERLOAD
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
Rear
ries does not exceed the speci-
250 kPa
fied maximum load for the
2 2
, (2.50 kgf/cm ,
vehicle.
2.50 bar)
G
Do not carry along loosely
290 kPa
2 2
, (2.90 kgf/cm ,
packed items, which can shift
2.90 bar)
during a ride.
250 kPa
G
2 2 Securely pack the heaviest
, (2.50 kgf/cm ,
2.50 bar)
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
G
Adjust the suspension and tire
EWA00012 air pressure with regard to the
load.
G
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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THE
1. Sidewall
a. Tire tread depth
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
CE-08E
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
NOTE:
_
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
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6-20
6
1.6 mm