Fuel - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Fuel

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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
G Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-
gine.
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CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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CAUTION:
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.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
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Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
18.0 L (4.76 US gal) (3.96 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
3.4 L (0.90 US gal) (0.75 Imp.gal)
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