bimota KB4 - Page 101

GENERAL INFORMATION 101
NOTICE
If engine “knocking” or “pinging”
occurs, use a di󰀨erent brand of
gasoline of a higher octane rating. If
this condition is allowed to continue,
it can lead to severe engine damage.
Gasoline quality is important. Fuels of
low quality or not meeting standard
industry specications may result
in unsatisfactory performance.
Operating problems that result
from the use of poor quality or no
recommended fuel may not be
covered under your warranty.
Fuel Type and Octane Rating
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline
with an ethanol volume content not
more than 10% and an octane rating
equal to or higher than that shown in
the table.
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Gasoline
Ethanol Content E10 or less
Minimum Octane
Rating
Research Octane
Number (RON) 95
NOTICE
Do not use any fuel that contains
more ethanol or other oxygenates
than specied for E10 fuel* in this
vehicle. Damage to the engine and
fuel system, or engine starting and/
or performance problems may result
from the use of improper fuel.
*E10 means fuel containing up to
10% ethanol as specied by European
directive.