BMW Motorrad R 1250RT, Rider'S Manual

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168 RIDING
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.
Fuel additives clean the
fuel injection system and
the combustion zone. It is ad-
visable to use fuel additives
when the engine is operated
with low-grade fuel or if the
vehicle is to be out of use for
a lengthy period of time. More
information is available from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Recommended fuel
grade
Premium unleaded
(maximum 15 %
ethanol, E15)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Alternative fuel grade
Regular unleaded
(power- and consump-
tion-related restrictions)
(max 15 % ethanol,
E10/E15)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Look for these symbols on the
fuel filler cap and on the fuel
pump:
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.