Refuelling - BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002 Rider's Manual

On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Centre stand
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand
Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Always check that the
ground under the stand is
level and firm.
ATTENTION
Centre stand retracts due to
severe movements
Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Do not lean or sit on the
vehicle with the centre stand
extended.
Extend the centre stand and
lift the motorcycle onto the
stand.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.

REFUELLING

Fuel grade
Requirement
To ensure optimal fuel con-
sumption, fuel should be sul-
phur-free or as low-sulphur as
possible.
ATTENTION
Engine operation with
leaded fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
Observe the maximum eth-
anol content of the fuel.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max
15 % ethanol, E10/E15)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Alternative fuel grade
Normal unleaded
(power- and consump-
tion-related restrictions.)
(max 15 % ethanol,
E10/E15)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
145