Fuel Quality; Fastening Motorcycle For Transport - BMW F 800 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Reserve fuel quantity
min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove key and close protec-
tive cap.

Fuel quality

For the best fuel economy, the
gasoline should be sulfur-free or
very low in sulfur content.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not refuel with leaded gaso-
line or gasoline with metallic
additives, e. g. manganese or
Iron.
Ethanol E85 might damage
the engine and fuel supply
system.
Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel
with an ethanol content of 85 %,
or with Flex Fuel.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 %, i. e., E10,
may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should satisfy the qual-
ity standards for US (ASTM
4806–xx) and Canada (CGSB-
3.511–xx). "xx" - comply with
the current standard in each
case.
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Super unleaded, (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
with regular unleaded gaso-
line (RON 91) OE
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Regular unleaded (minor re-
strictions with regard to power
and fuel consumption), (max.
10 % ethanol, E10)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Fastening motorcycle
for transport
Protect all component surfaces
against which straps are routed
against scratching. For exam-
ple, use adhesive tape or soft
cloths.
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