GENERAL INFORMATION
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FUEL (FOR THE OTHER COUNTRIES)
Use unleaded gasoline that is graded 91 octane or higher by the Research Method.
ENGINE OIL
Use a premium quality 4-stroke motor oil to ensure longer ser-
vice life of your motorcycle. Use only oils which are rated SF or
SG under the API service classification. The recommended vis-
cosity is SAE 10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40 motor oil is not avail-
able, select an alternative according to the following chart.
BRAKE FLUID
Specification and classification: DOT 4
This motorcycle uses a glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix other types of brake fluid
such as silicone-based and petroleum-based fluids for refilling the system, otherwise seri-
ous damage will result to the brake system.
Do not use any brake fluid taken from old, used, or unsealed containers.
Do not reuse brake fluid left over from the last servicing or which has been stored for a long
period of time.
FRONT FORK OIL
Use SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-05 or an equivalent fork oil.
ENGINE COOLANT
Since antifreeze also has corrosion- and rust-inhibiting properties, always use engine coolant containing
antifreeze, even if the atmospheric temperature does not go below the freezing point.
Use an antifreeze designed for aluminum radiators. SUZUKI recommends the use of SUZUKI COOLANT
antifreeze. If this is not available, use an equivalent antifreeze for aluminum radiators.
Mix only distilled water with the antifreeze. Other types of water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Mix distilled water and antifreeze at a ratio of 50:50 – 40:60.
For more information, refer to page 5-4 in the Cooling System section.
The percentage of antifreeze in the coolant should be between 50 to 60%. If the percentage of
antifreeze is above or below this range the coolant’s frost protection and rust-inhibiting capa-
bilities will be reduced. Always keep the antifreeze content above 50% even if the atmospheric
temperature does not go below the freezing point.
MULTIGRADE
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