BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 81

Fuel quality
The engine is designed for:
– Super unleaded gasoline
(95 RON) (AKI 90)
It is preferable to use this fuel
quality to comply with the nom-
inal values for performance and
fuel consumption.
In addition, the following fuel
quality can also be used:
– Super Plus gasoline
(98 RON) (AKI 93)
The minimum quality is:
– Regular unleaded gasoline
(91 RON) (AKI 87)
It is recommended that gaso-
line with a fuel quality lower than
(91 RON) (AKI 87) not be used
1
Capacity
The fuel gauge in the multifunc-
tion display works only when the
ignition is switched on, in other
words when the ignition key is in
U
the position.
– Usable tank capacity is 5.3
gal (20 liters), including a
reserve of approximately
1 gal (4 liters)
When the reserve area is reached,
the symbol 1 flashes and the
turns yellow. At this point there are
about 1 gal (4 liters) of fuel left in
the tank. The estimated residual
operating range appears on the
Tripmaster's display.
Refueling
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