Refueling - BMW S 1000 XR 2023 Rider's Manual

132 RIDING
ATTENTION
Poor ground conditions in
area of stand
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Always check that the
ground under the stand is
level and firm.
ATTENTION
Folding in the center stand
in case of strong movements
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Do not sit on the vehicle
while it is resting on the
center stand.
Fold down center stand and
prop up motorcycle.

REFUELING

Fuel quality
Requirement
For optimal fuel consumption,
the fuel should be sulfur-free or
very low in sulfur content.
ATTENTION
Refueling with leaded fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not refuel with leaded
gasoline or gasoline with
metallic additives, e.g. man-
ganese or iron.
ATTENTION
Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel
Damage to the engine and
fuel supply
Do not refuel with E85, i.e.
fuel with an ethanol content
of 85%, or with Flex Fuel.
Observe the maximum
ethanol content of the fuel.
Fuel additives clean the
fuel injection system and
the combustion area. Fuel ad-
ditives should be used when
refueling with low-quality fu-
els or during longer station-
ary periods. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer can pro-
vide you with more detailed
information.