Instrument and control functions
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
Use gasoline with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Europe
Use gasoline with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
TIP
If knocking (or pinging) occurs, try
gasoline of a different brand or use
premium unleaded gasoline.
Gasohol containing ethanol can
be used if the ethanol content
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does not exceed 10% (E10).
Gasohol containing methanol is
not recommended by Yamaha be-
cause it can cause damage to the
fuel system or vehicle perfor-
mance problems.
For Europe
E5
TIP
This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
Confirm the fuel dispenser nozzle
has the same mark.
E10
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Fuel tank breather hose
1. Fuel tank breather hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
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