Yamaha YZF R1 2020 Owner's Manual page 58

Instrument and control functions
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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
NOTICE:
ately.
wipe off spilled fuel with a clean,
dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can cau-
se 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
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clothes.
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Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use premium unleaded gasoline. Con-
firm 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
Immediately
octane rating.
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (R+M)/2:
91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
EWA15152 17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
NOTICE
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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.
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methanol is not
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