Yamaha 2023 XSR900 Fuel tank Capacity and recommended fuel

 Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.

1. Before refueling, turn off the engine and be sure that no one is sitting on the vehicle. Never refuel while smoking, or while in the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers.

2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank.

   

   1. Fuel tank filler tube
   2. Maximum fuel level

3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.

4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.

   Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with soap and water. If gasoline spills on your clothing, change your clothes.

Your Yamaha engine was designed to use premium unleaded gasoline. Confirm the pump octane number [(R+M)/2 method] is 91 or higher, or the research octane number (RON) is 95 or higher. If engine knocking or pinging occurs, use a gasoline of a different brand or higher octane rating.

Recommended fuel:

Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)

Octane number (R+M)/2:

91 or higher

Fuel tank capacity:

14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)

Fuel reserve amount:

2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal)

Gasohol

There are two types of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol content does not exceed 10% (E10). Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.

Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts, such as the valves and piston rings, as well as to the exhaust system.

1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.

To open the fuel tank cap

1. Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, insert the key, and then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be opened.

To close the fuel tank cap

With the key still inserted, push down the fuel tank cap. Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclockwise, remove it, and then close the lock cover.

The fuel tank cap cannot be closed unless the key is in the lock. In addition, the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked.

Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed after filling fuel. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.

For U49 models

1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
3. White mark
4. Clamp

For California

1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. White mark
3. Clamp

The breather hose prevents a vacuum condition from forming within the fuel tank.

The overflow hose drains excess gasoline and directs it safely away from the vehicle.

Before operating the vehicle:

• check each hose connection.
• check each hose for damage.
• confirm the end of each hose is not blocked.
• confirm each hose is positioned as shown.

For California: See page  for canister information.