Fuel Octane Rating; Oxygenated Fuel Recommendation - Suzuki GSX-R1000/A Owner's Manual

FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND
COOLANT
RECOMMENDATIONS

FUEL OCTANE RATING

Use premium unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 95 or higher
(Research method). Unleaded gaso-
line can extend spark plug life and
exhaust components life.
(Canada)
Your motorcycle requires premium
unleaded gasoline whenever possi-
ble, with a minimum pump octane rat-
ing of 90 ((R+M)/2 method). In some
areas, the only fuels that are available
are oxygenated fuels.
NOTE:
• The GSX-R1000/A
designed to
unleaded gasoline only. Use pre-
mium unleaded gasoline under all
riding conditions.
• If the engine develops some trou-
ble like lack of acceleration or
insufficient power, the cause may
be due to the fuel the motorcycle
uses. In such case, try changing
the gas station to another. If the
situation is
changing, consult your Suzuki
dealer.
engine
use premium
not improved by
OXYGENATED FUEL
RECOMMENDATION
(Canada and EU)
Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and the
requirements described below may
be used in your motorcycle without
jeopardizing the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty or the Emission Control
System Warranty.
NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are fuels
which contain oxygen-carrying addi-
tives such as MTBE or alcohol.
Gasoline containing MTBE
Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) may be
used in your motorcycle if the MTBE
content is not greater than 15%. This
oxygenated fuel does not contain
is
alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol Blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and eth-
anol (grain alcohol), also known as
"GASOHOL", may be used in your
motorcycle if the ethanol content is
not greater than 10%.
Gasoline/Methanol Blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for
use in your motorcycle if they contain
co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors.
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