Refuelling - BMW R 1200GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Operation in very dusty condi-
5
tions (desert, steppes, or the like)
necessitates the use of air filter
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elements specially designed for
conditions of this nature.

Refuelling

Fuel grade
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or as
z
low-sulphur as possible.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not attempt to run the vehicle
on leaded fuel or fuel with metal-
lic additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
You can run the engine on fuel
with a maximum ethanol con-
tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Alternative fuel grade
Regular unleaded (Power- and
consumption-related restric-
tions. If e.g. the engine is
to be operated in countries
with low fuel grades at 91 re-
search octane number, then
the motorcycle must first be
programmed appropriately at
your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI

Refuelling

Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the road surface. This could
cause a fall.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
The volume of the tank can
be utilised to the full only
when the motorcycle is propped
on its side stand.