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DIC183

XT1200ZE

Super Ténéré ABS

OWNER’S MANUAL

BP9-28199-E1

MOTORCYCLE

[English (E)]

Read this manual carefully before oper-

ating this vehicle.

Summary of Contents for Super Tenere ABS 2018

Page 1: ...DIC183 XT1200ZE XT1200ZE Super T n r ABS OWNER S MANUAL BP9 28199 E1 MOTORCYCLE English E Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle...

Page 2: ...ive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following inter net address https global yamaha motor com eu_doc Frequency band 134 2 kHz The maximum radio frequen...

Page 3: ...n addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha t...

Page 4: ...h A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehi cle or ot...

Page 5: ...fuel consumption 5 4 Engine break in 5 5 Parking 5 6 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6 1 Tool kit 6 2 Periodic maintenance charts 6 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3...

Page 6: ...ignal light and brake tail light 6 37 Replacing a license plate light bulb 6 38 Troubleshooting 6 39 Troubleshooting charts 6 40 Motorcycle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storag...

Page 7: ...Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibilit...

Page 8: ...e operator foot rests during operation to main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both fe...

Page 9: ...of the motorcycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added carg...

Page 10: ...ehicle that change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the...

Page 11: ...truc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leak...

Page 12: ...e 3 40 4 Final gear oil filler bolt page 6 14 5 Final gear oil drain bolt page 6 14 6 Coolant reservoir page 6 16 7 Shift pedal page 3 24 8 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank page 6 10 9 Engine oil drain...

Page 13: ...ir page 6 25 2 Electronically adjustable suspension system page 3 35 3 Fuses page 6 32 4 Tool kit page 6 2 5 Battery page 6 30 6 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 7 Engine oil level check window page 6...

Page 14: ...lutch fluid reservoir page 6 25 4 Multi function meter unit page 3 9 5 Auxiliary DC jack page 3 41 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 25 7 Right handlebar switches page 3 22 8 Brake lever page 3 24...

Page 15: ...Keep the standard keys as well as keys of other immobilizer systems away from the code re registering key Keep other immobilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause signal interfer...

Page 16: ...leave the key in the on position without the engine running The headlight comes on automat ically when the engine is started EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING...

Page 17: ...esponding turn signal lights are flashing EAU11061 Neutral indicator light This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position EAU11081 High beam indicator light This indica...

Page 18: ...icle EAU73172 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on if a prob lem is detected in the engine or other vehicle control system If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the on board di...

Page 19: ...sed the indicator light will stop flashing however the immobi lizer system is still enabled The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON The indicator light sh...

Page 20: ...ather conditions or among winding slippery hilly rough or gravel roads When traveling uphill or down hill the cruise control system may not be able to maintain the set cruising speed To prevent accide...

Page 21: ...the setting switch If you do not set a new cruising speed when you return the throttle grip the vehicle will decelerate to the previously set cruising speed Deactivating the cruise control sys tem Pe...

Page 22: ...bove condi tions the indicator light will go off and the SET indicator light will flash for 4 seconds and then go off When not traveling with a set cruising speed if the start engine stop switch is se...

Page 23: ...ated on the left handlebar These switches al low you to control or change the set tings of the multi function meter unit TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON before pushing the select switch menu switch...

Page 24: ...m is detected in the fuel me ter circuit all display segments of the fuel meter will start flashing If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Eco indicator This indicator comes on when th...

Page 25: ...Traction control system indicator This indicator shows the current trac tion control mode 1 2 or OFF For more information on the traction control system see page 3 27 Function display 1 Neutral indic...

Page 26: ...the grip warmer temperature push the side of the select switch NOTICE ECA17932 Be sure to wear gloves when using the grip warmers Do not use the grip warmers in warm weather If the handlebar grip or...

Page 27: ...TRIP F and start counting the dis tance traveled from that point In this case push the select switch to rotate among the information display pages in the following order TRIP F Display 1 Display 2 Di...

Page 28: ...r when stopped at traffic signals etc Coolant temperature This shows the temperature of the coolant The coolant temperature will vary with changes in the ambient tem perature and engine load If the me...

Page 29: ...km L shows the number of kilo meters traveled on one liter of fuel L 100km shows how many liters of fuel is needed to travel 100 km MPG shows the number of miles traveled per Imp gallon of fuel TIP Se...

Page 30: ...oil change and the FREE 1 and FREE 2 maintenance intervals Check and reset the TIME 2 and TIME 3 timers These timers show the total elapsed time that the key has been in the ON position When the key...

Page 31: ...als 1 Use the select switch to highlight Maintenance 2 Push the menu switch MENU and then push the RESET but ton to select the item to reset 3 While the selected item is flashing push and hold the RES...

Page 32: ...hlight Unit 2 Push the menu switch MENU The unit setting display will be shown and km or mile will flash in the display 3 Push the menu switch MENU km or mile will flash in the dis play 4 Use the sele...

Page 33: ...display page items 1 Use the select switch to highlight Display 2 Push the menu switch MENU use the select switch to highlight the page you want to adjust and then push the menu switch MENU again 3 U...

Page 34: ...U 3 Use the select switch to select the desired brightness level and then push the menu switch MENU to return to the setting mode main screen Setting the clock 1 Use the select switch to highlight Clo...

Page 35: ...drive mode switch MODE to switch between modes See page 3 23 for an explanation of the drive mode switch TIP Before using D mode make sure you understand its operation along with the operation of the...

Page 36: ...orn EAU54212 Stop Run Start switch To crank the engine with the starter set this switch to and then push the switch down towards See page 5 2 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine Set...

Page 37: ...hown on the drive mode display See page 3 11 The drive mode cannot be changed while the cruise control system is oper ating EAU12833 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located on the left side of the ha...

Page 38: ...brake lever and the throttle grip slightly pull the brake lever away from the throttle grip and rotate the adjusting dial Make sure the setting number on the adjust ing dial aligns with the match mark...

Page 39: ...ever is released UBS does not function when the brake pedal is applied before the brake lever UBS is activated via the front brake lever only Resistance and vibration may be felt in the brake pedal wh...

Page 40: ...aking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagno sis test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to ON and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h...

Page 41: ...the system has engaged When the vehicle is turned on the trac tion control system is turned on and set to TCS 1 The traction control system modes are as follows TCS 1 Default mode TCS 2 Sporty mode T...

Page 42: ...uch as when per forming maintenance If the traction control system has been disabled both the traction control sys tem indicator light and the engine trou ble warning light come on Should this occur t...

Page 43: ...e sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling foll...

Page 44: ...ll as to the exhaust system TIP This mark identifies the recom mended fuel for this vehicle as specified by European regulation EN228 Check that gasoline nozzle has the same identifier when fueling Yo...

Page 45: ...ter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materi...

Page 46: ...ll the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the rear of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown and then push the front of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key TIP Make sure that t...

Page 47: ...posi tion adjuster so that the match mark is aligned with the L mark as shown 4 Insert the projection on the rear of the rider seat into seat holder A as shown To change to the high position 1 Remove...

Page 48: ...height 1 Loosen the windshield height po sition adjusting knob on each side of the windshield until resistance is felt NOTICE Do not continue turning the knob after resis tance is felt Otherwise the k...

Page 49: ...es to the multi function meter unit Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident Preload When riding with luggage or a passen ger use the preload adjus...

Page 50: ...Push the menu switch to switch the function display to the preload adjusting function 3 Use the select switch to select the desired preload setting pictogram Select the suitable setting from the foll...

Page 51: ...eload is adjusted repeat edly the preload setting picto gram will flash 4 times and the preload cannot be adjusted Wait approximately 6 minutes for the preload adjusting function motor to cool down an...

Page 52: ...he damping force To adjust the damping force and damping force setting level 1 Turn the main switch on 2 Push the menu switch to switch the function display to the damp ing force adjusting function 3...

Page 53: ...e shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to...

Page 54: ...consult a Yamaha dealer Standard carrier Additional carrier WARNING EWA15484 Do not exceed the maximum load of 204 kg 450 lb for the ve hicle Do not sit on and never ride with a passenger on the stand...

Page 55: ...sory connected to the auxiliary DC jack should not be used with the engine turned off and the load must never exceed 30 W 2 5 A otherwise the fuse may blow or the battery may discharge To use the auxi...

Page 56: ...ich cuts the ignition in certain situa tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down...

Page 57: ...the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check the system via the following procedure TIP This check is...

Page 58: ...r the engine has stalled 11 Move the sidestand up 12 Pull the clutch lever 13 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be wo...

Page 59: ...31 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 10 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 14 Coolant Check coolant l...

Page 60: ...ivoting points if necessary 6 27 Brake and clutch le vers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 27 Centerstand side stand Make sure that operation is smooth...

Page 61: ...accident or injury EAU73451 TIP This model is equipped with a lean angle sensor to stop the en gine in case of turnover Turn the main switch off once before at tempting to restart the engine Failing t...

Page 62: ...r if a warning or in dicator light remains on see page 3 3 for the corresponding warning and indicator light circuit check The ABS warning light should come on when the key is turned to ON and then go...

Page 63: ...celerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release t...

Page 64: ...ion or the engine to over rev This could cause loss of control an accident and injury It could also cause engine or drive train dam age EAU16811 Tips for reducing fuel con sumption Fuel consumption de...

Page 65: ...ion or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU58991 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 3900 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine...

Page 66: ...exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn...

Page 67: ...ntain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vice h...

Page 68: ...tablishment or individual that is certified if applicable Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services EAU85230 Tool kit The tool kit is in the location shown The infor...

Page 69: ...chart for the emission control system NO ITEM 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check...

Page 70: ...e Replace Every 4 years 7 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 8 Wheels Check runout and for damage Tighten all spokes At the initial interval and every 5000 km 3000 mi thereafter 9 Tires Check tread dept...

Page 71: ...switch Check operation and replace if necessary 20 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 21 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necess...

Page 72: ...well as clutch master and release cylinders and change the brake and clutch fluids Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged 26 Final gear oil Check oil leve...

Page 73: ...move the quick fastener screws and then pull the cowling off as shown To install the cowling 1 Fit the projections on the cowling into the matching holes in cowling B 2 Install the quick fastener scre...

Page 74: ...cowling A Cowling C To remove the cowling Remove the bolts and the nuts and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts and...

Page 75: ...cessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean...

Page 76: ...ch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In additio...

Page 77: ...p the oil and then stop the engine 2 Place an oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap the drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the oil tank 4 P...

Page 78: ...he specified torques 12 Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil TIP Using a funnel is recommended 13 After checking the engine oil filler cap O ring install the filler cap TIP W...

Page 79: ...ists in the fields of me chanical engineering chemistry elec tronics and track testing and have them develop the engine together with the oil it will use Yamalube oils take full advantage of the base...

Page 80: ...ng 2 Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket and then check the oil level in the final gear case TIP The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole 3 If the oil is below the brim...

Page 81: ...hen tighten the bolt to the specified torque 8 Check the final gear case for oil leakage If oil is leaking check for the cause 1 Final gear oil filler bolt 2 Final gear oil drain bolt 3 Gasket Tighten...

Page 82: ...coolant to the maximum level mark NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has be...

Page 83: ...ove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10382 EAU36765 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Ha...

Page 84: ...dealer EAU21386 Checking the throttle grip free play Measure the throttle grip free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it Engine...

Page 85: ...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 wi...

Page 86: ...ad to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so...

Page 87: ...xtensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to mak...

Page 88: ...gnment Have the wheel balanced whenev er the tire or tube has been re placed An unbalanced wheel can result in adverse handling charac teristics and shortened tire life EAU42851 Clutch lever Since thi...

Page 89: ...Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU36505 Brake lig...

Page 90: ...e brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have a Y...

Page 91: ...dding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the...

Page 92: ...every four years EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Ya...

Page 93: ...lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU43602 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the...

Page 94: ...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...

Page 95: ...veral times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU...

Page 96: ...yte or to add distilled water However the battery lead connections need to be checked and if necessary tight ened WARNING EWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic ac...

Page 97: ...e battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be su...

Page 98: ...ting than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 ABS motor fuse 2 ABS motor spare fuse 3 Main fuse 4 Spare fuse 5 Cruise control fuse 6...

Page 99: ...f any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a h...

Page 100: ...dlight bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Connect the headlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight...

Page 101: ...ward 3 Remove the panel by removing the screws and the quick fastener screw 4 Remove the headlight unit cover by removing the bolts 5 Remove the headlight unit bolts then pull the headlight unit sligh...

Page 102: ...and then tightening them to the specified torque 11 Install the headlight unit cover by installing the bolts 12 Install the panel by installing the screws and the quick fastener screw 13 Install the c...

Page 103: ...urn signal light and brake tail light This model is equipped with LED type turn signal lights and an LED type brake tail light If a turn signal light or the brake tail light does not come on have a Ya...

Page 104: ...Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in and then turning it clockwise until it stops 6 Place the li...

Page 105: ...re any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitat...

Page 106: ...ave a Yamaha dealer charge the battery if necessary 2 Battery The battery is good The engine does not start Check the ignition 3 Ignition Wet Operate the electric starter Dry There is compression Ther...

Page 107: ...d press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommend...

Page 108: ...le more frequently Be sure to wash the vehicle after riding in the rain or near the sea because salt is corro sive to metals TIP The roads of heavy snowfall areas may be sprayed with salt as a de icin...

Page 109: ...Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden hose Use only enough pressure to do the job Avoid spraying wa ter directly into the muffler instru ment panel air inlet or other inner...

Page 110: ...ainted surfaces using a non abrasive wax or use a detail spray for motorcycles 8 When finished cleaning start the engine and let it idle for several mi nutes to help dry any remaining moisture 9 If th...

Page 111: ...cock Turn the fuel cock lever to the off position 5 For vehicles with a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from build ing up drain the fuel in the carbu retor float chamber into a clean container Re...

Page 112: ...oisture from entering it 10 Remove the battery and fully char ge it or attach a maintenance charger to keep the battery opti mally charged NOTICE Confirm that the battery and its charger are compatibl...

Page 113: ...ntity Oil change 3 10 L 3 28 US qt 2 73 Imp qt With oil filter removal 3 40 L 3 59 US qt 2 99 Imp qt Final gear oil Type Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypo...

Page 114: ...l disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ12S...

Page 115: ...ation number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycl...

Page 116: ...ovided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU69910 Diagnostic connector The diagnostic connector is located as shown 1 Diagnostic connector 1 UBP9E1E0 book...

Page 117: ...med Vehicle data uploaded will be handled appropriately according to the follow ing Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cas es In...

Page 118: ...ont fork checking 6 29 Fuel 3 29 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 4 Fuel tank cap 3 29 Fuel tank overflow hose 3 31 Fuses replacing 6 32 H Handlebar switches 3 22 Hazard switch 3 22 Headlight bulb...

Page 119: ...m 3 27 Traction control system indicator light 3 5 Troubleshooting 6 39 Troubleshooting charts 6 40 Turn signal indicator lights 3 3 Turn signal light and brake tail light 6 37 Turn signal switch 3 22...

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