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FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND
COOLANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
FUEL
Your motorcycle requires pre-
mium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum pump octane rating of
90 ((R+M)/2 method). In some
areas, the only fuels that are
available are oxygenated fuels.
NOTE:
• The RM-Z450 engine is
designed to use premium
unleaded gasoline only. Use
premium unleaded gasoline
under all riding conditions.
• If the engine develops some
trouble 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 situation is not
improved by changing, consult
your Suzuki dealer.
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.
NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are
fuels which contain oxygen-carry-
ing additives such as alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol Blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and
ethanol (grain alcohol), also
known as “GASOHOL”, are com-
mercially available 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 gasoline.
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