Yamaha Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT (RM30) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
689cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 8-Valve CP2 Sport Tourer · Source: Yamaha Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT (RM30) (2020–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT (RM30) (2020–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2020–Present Yamaha Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT (RM30) (chassis RM30/RM31/RM14) requires 2.3 L (2.43 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70ZR17M/C (58W)) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (180/55ZR17M/C (73W)), paired with 2× NGK LMAR8A-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S battery.
Drain only: 2.3 L (2.43 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~391 km (243 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.3 L (2.43 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3 L (3.17 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| 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: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (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: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8A-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S (12V 8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and clean/lube regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 689 cc · 73.4 hp @ 8,750 rpm · 67 N·m (49.4 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 835 mm (32.9 in) · 197 kg (434 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 17 L (4.5 US gal) · ~23 km/L → ~391 km (243 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 40,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Evolving from the 2016 RM14 Tracer 700 (50mm longer swingarm and 17 L tank), the 2020+ RM30 Tracer 7 added twin-LED R1-style fairing, adjustable suspension, and a 2023 TFT dash.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Using the CP2’s 2.6 L capacity with spin-on filter HF204, sustained two-up highway touring benefits from full-synthetic SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50 JASO MA2 oil.
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Because its aluminum swingarm is 50mm longer than an MT-07, the Tracer 7 requires a longer 525 drive chain—never order a standard 108-link MT-07 chain kit.
- Keep the one-hand windscreen slider tracks clean with mild soap and water; petroleum grease attracts road dust and jams the spring-loaded latch.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What oil volume, JASO grade, and oil filter code does the Yamaha Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT (RM30) (2020–Present) require?
Because its wet multi-plate clutch shares engine oil with the gearbox, run SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2) at 2.3 L (2.43 US qt) drain-only and 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) with filter (5GH-13440-80 / HF204).
How do you accurately check the oil level on the Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT (RM30), and what are its service intervals?
Hold the motorcycle dead-vertical on level ground 2–3 minutes after warm shutdown and verify the oil sits mid-way between the Upper and Lower marks in the crankcase sight glass—never on the sidestand. Torque the drain plug to 43 N·m with a new crush washer. Factory oil change intervals are every 10,000 km, with valve clearance inspection every 40,000 km.
What are the cold tire pressures, puncture repair type, seat height, and range of the Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT (RM30)?
Fitted with 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) front and 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) rear tubeless rims (compatible with roadside plug kits), set cold tire pressures to 33 / 36 PSI (225/250 kPa) solo or 33 / 36 PSI loaded. Seat height is 835 mm (32.9 in) at 197 kg wet weight, delivering ~391 km per 17 L tank.