BMW S 1000R 2015, Rider'S Manual

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Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
ATTENTION
Additional weight placing
strain on the side stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on
the side stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Refuelling
Fuel grade
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or
with the lowest sulphur content
possible.
ATTENTION
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.
Fuels with a maximum Ethanol
content of 10 %, i.e. E10, can
be fuelled.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
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.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Clean plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
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