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If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand 
of gasoline or higher octane grade.
NOTICE
 
ECB00070  
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts, such as the valves and piston 
rings, as well as to the exhaust system.
WARNING
 
EWB00310  
 
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun. 
 
Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately. 
 
Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot. 
 
Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely. 
EBU18820 
Fuel cock  
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the car-
buretor while also filtering it. 
1. Fuel level
2. Fuel tank filler tube 
Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only 
with a research octane number of 91 or high-
er
Fuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal, 1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.3 L (0.34 US gal, 0.29 Imp.gal) 
     
        
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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”! 
EBU18840 
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 onthe starter (choke).
Move the starter (choke) in direction (b) to turn off
the starter (choke).
See the “Starting a cold engine” section on page
6-1 for proper operation. 
EBU18880 
Seat  
To remove the seat 
Pull the seat lock lever upward and pull up the seat
at the rear. 
1.  Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
OFF
ONFUEL RES
RES
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1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
4. Starter (choke)
(b)
(a)4
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Recommended engine oil grade: 
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher (AUS)(NZL)
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA (EUR)
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change: 
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt) 
Transmission oil: 
Quantity: 
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt) 
Air filter: 
Air filter element: 
Wet element 
Fuel: 
Recommended fuel: 
Regular unleaded gasoline only (EUR)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity: 
7.0 L (1.85 US gal, 1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 
1.3 L (0.34 US gal, 0.29 Imp.gal) 
Carburetor: 
Manufacturer: 
MIKUNI
Type   
×  
 quantity: 
VM18SH x 1 
Spark plug (s): 
Manufacturer/model: 
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap: 
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) 
Clutch: 
Clutch type: 
Dry, centrifugal automatic 
Transmission: 
Primary reduction system: 
Helical gear/spur gear
Primary reduction ratio: 
43/14  
×  
 40/17 (7.226)
Secondary reduction system: 
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio: 
32/12 (2.666)
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1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30