DO NOT FORGET THAT TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR ALL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON
WHEELS, BRAKES, WHEEL PINS AND ANY OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PLAY A KEY
ROLE IN ENSURING THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY AND MUST COMPLY WITH SPECIFIED VALUES.
CHECK THE TIGHTENING TORQUES OF FASTENING PARTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AL-
WAYS USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO REASSEMBLE THESE COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO OB-
SERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS TO BECOME
LOOSE AND EVEN DETACHED, THUS BLOCKING A WHEEL, OR OTHERWISE COMPROMISING
YOUR PROPERLY HANDLING THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN LEAD TO FALLS, WITH THE RISK OF
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH.
Running-in
In order to ensure enhanced reliability and performance along time, special attention should be given
to the first riding day or during the first 2 hours the vehicle is used.
During this time, avoid setting off at too high a speed or sudden accelerations.
These procedures have to be carried out each time:
•
pistons are replaced
•
piston rings are replaced
•
cylinder liners are replaced
•
crankshaft, main bearings and connecting rod bushings are replaced.
NOTE
EVEN AFTER THE RUNNING-IN PERIOD, AVOID RUNNING THE ENGINE AT TOP SPEED, WHEN
THE LIMITER CUTS IN:
•
MXV 450 12500 rpm
Dimensions and mass
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Max. length 2190 mm (86.22 in)
Max. width (at brake levers) 815 mm (32.09 in)
Max. height 1285 mm (50.59 in)
Saddle height 960 mm (37.79 in)
Wheelbase 1499 mm (59.01 in)
Minimum ground clearance 340 mm (13.38 in)
Kerb weight (full tank) 112.7 kg (248.5 lb)
Engine
ENGINE
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Model MXV 450
ENGINE 77° V-twin, 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead
camshaft.
Number of cylinders 2
Total engine capacity 449 cm³ (27.40 cu.in)
Bore/stroke 76 mm / 49.5 mm (2.99 in / 1.95 in)
Compression ratio 13/1
Characteristics MXV 450
CHAR - 10