KYMCO MyRoad 700i — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
699.5cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 8-Valve Flagship Tourer · Source: KYMCO MyRoad 700i (2011–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the KYMCO MyRoad 700i (2011–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2011–2016 KYMCO MyRoad 700i (chassis V30000/SA140) requires 2.3 L (2.43 US qt) of SAE 5W-50 (JASO MB, API SJ/SL Synthetic 10W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.5 L (2.64 US qt) with filter service (1541A-LBA2-E00 / HF147). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70 R15 56H) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (160/60 R14 65H), paired with 2× NGK CR8E spark plug(s) and a YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 2.3 L (2.43 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~266 km (165 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 5W-50 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MB · API SJ/SL Synthetic 10W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.3 L (2.43 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 2.5 L (2.64 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 2.8 L (2.96 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 1541A-LBA2-E00 / HF147 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 320 ml (0.32 L) — SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil (320 ml enclosed final gear train) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 R15 56H · Rear: 160/60 R14 65H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 275 kPa / 2.75 bar / 40 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR8E × 2 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14-BS (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry Centrifugal V-Belt CVT — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 15,000–20,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 700 cc · 58.8 hp @ 7,250 rpm · 63 N·m (46.5 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 780 mm (30.7 in) · 275 kg (606 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15.2 L (4.0 US gal) · ~17.5 km/L → ~266 km (165 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 300 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 5,000 km / 5,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 15,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Pre-AK550 700cc parallel-twin grand tourer featuring pushbutton 3-mode electronic suspension damping and a cavernous three-helmet underseat bay.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Unlike the wet-clutch AK 550, MyRoad 700i uses a heavy-duty dry centrifugal CVT—taking 2.5 L of synthetic SAE 5W-50/10W-40 (filter HF147) and 320 ml swingarm gear oil.