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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as
shown.NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1. Fuel level
2. Filler tube
Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe: PREMIUM UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY with a research octane number
of 95 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal) (2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.5 L (0.66 US gal) (0.55 Imp.gal)
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ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetors. Turn the fuel cock lever to this
position when starting the engine and riding.
RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock lever in
this position, the fuel reserve is made available.
Turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run
out of fuel while riding. When this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible and be sure to turn the fuel cock
lever back to “ON”!
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Starter (choke)
Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mix-
ture, which is supplied by the starter (choke).
Move the starter (choke) in direction (a) to turn on
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
ON
FUEL
RES
OFF
ON
1
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
OFF
ONFUEL RES
RES
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Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal) (2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.5 L (0.66 US gal) (0.55 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type x quantity:
VM26SS x 2
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BR8ES
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
66/23 (2.869)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/14 (2.929)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speedOperation:
Left foot operation
1st:
32/13 (2.461)
2nd:
29/16 (1.812)
3rd:
27/18 (1.500)
4th:
25/20 (1.250)
5th:
23/22 (1.045)
6th:
21/24 (0.875)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
9.0 °
Trail:
40.0 mm (1.57 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT21 x 7-10
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT851B
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless