BMW Motorrad R 1200GS Adventure Rider's Manual page 86

Ethanol E85 might damage
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the engine and fuel supply
system.
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Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel
with an ethanol content of 85 %,
or with Flex Fuel.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 %, meaning
"E10," may be used for refu-
eling. Ethanol should satisfy
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the quality standards for US
(ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada
(CGSB-3.511–xx). "xx" - com-
ply with the current standard in
each case.
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
Alternative fuel quality
Regular unleaded (restrictions
with regard to power and fuel
consumption. If the engine
should for example be oper-
ated with 91 RON in countries
with lower fuel quality, the mo-
torcycle must be respectively
programmed first by your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Refueling procedure
Fuel is highly flammable.
Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when ex-
posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
and get onto the road. This re-
sults in a danger of falling.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastic sur-
faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.
Immediately wipe off plastic parts
after contact with fuel.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
side stand.
The available fuel tank vol-
ume can only be optimally
used with the vehicle standing on
the side stand.