Yamaha MT-01 (RP12 / RP18 1670cc V-Twin) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,670cc Air-Cooled 48-Degree V-Twin OHV Pushrod Dry-Sump Roadster · Source: Yamaha MT-01 (RP12 / RP18 1670cc V-Twin) (2005–2012) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha MT-01 (RP12 / RP18 1670cc V-Twin) (2005–2012) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2005–2012 Yamaha MT-01 (RP12 / RP18 1670cc V-Twin) (chassis RP12/RP18/5YU) requires 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) of SAE 20W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.1 L (4.33 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204 (or HF145)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/50ZR17M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK DPR7EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YT14B-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~240 km (149 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 20W-40 (Alt: SAE 15W-50 / 20W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.1 L (4.33 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5 L (5.28 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 (or HF145) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Dry-sump oil tank — warm engine to operating temperature and check oil tank/frame dipstick immediately after shutdown per OEM procedure (never top up cold) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) · Rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK DPR7EA-9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YT14B-BS (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 530 Heavy-Duty Sealed Chain — Maintain 30–40 mm slack under 150 N·m torque |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air-Cooled Big-Twin Pushrod Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1670 cc · 90 hp @ 4,750 rpm · 150.3 N·m (110.9 lb-ft) @ 3,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 825 mm (32.5 in) · 265 kg (584 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~16 km/L → ~240 km (149 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 16,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 16,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 26,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Originator of Yamaha’s entire MT nameplate, bolting the Road Star Warrior’s 1,670cc pushrod V-twin into a cast-aluminum R1-suspended chassis (upgrading to 6-pot calipers on 2007+ RP18).
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Equipped with a signature front-left cylindrical aluminum dry-sump tank and chain drive, drain both tank and crankcase plugs and refill 4.1 L (w/ HF204 filter) of SAE 15W-50 or 20W-50 JASO MA2.