Suzuki AN650, Manual

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FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND
COOLANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
FUEL OCTANE RATING
Use unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 91 or higher
(Research method). Unleaded gaso-
line can extend spark plug life and
exhaust components life.
(Canada)
Your motorcycle requires unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump
octane rating of 87 ((R+M)/2 method).
In some areas, the only fuels that are
available are oxygenated fuels.
NOTE:
•
If the engine develops some trou-
ble like lack of acceleration or
insufficient power, the cause may
be due to the fuel the motorcycle
uses. In such case, try changing
to a different gas station. If the sit-
uation is not improved by chang-
ing, consult your Suzuki dealer.
• If pinking or knocking is experi-
enced, substitute higher octane
grade gasoline or another brand,
because there are differences
between brands.
OXYGENATED FUEL
RECOMMENDATION
(Canada and EU)
Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and the
requirements described below may
be used in your motorcycle without
jeopardizing the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty or the Emission Control
System Warranty.
NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are fuels
which contain oxygen carrying addi-
tives such as MTBE or alcohol.
Gasoline Containing MTBE
Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) may be
used in your motorcycle if the MTBE
content is not greater than 15%. This
oxygenated fuel does not contain
alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol Blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and eth-
anol (grain alcohol), also known as
GASOHOL, are commercially avail-
able in some areas. Blends of this
type may be used in your motorcycle
if they are no more than 10% ethanol
(
). Make sure this gasoline-ethanol
blend has octane ratings no lower
than those recommended for gaso-
line.
Gasoline/Methanol Blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for
use in your motorcycle if they contain
co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors.