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General Information
Fuel Requirement/Refuelling
Fuel Grade
This Triumph motorcycle is designed to run
on unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI
octane rating (R+M)/2 of 87 or higher.
Federal regulations require that pumps
delivering unleaded gasoline are marked
'UNLEADED' and that the Cost of Living
Council (CLC) or Anti-Knock Index (AKI)
octane rating is also displayed. These ratings
are an average of the Research Octane
Number (RON) and the Motor Octane
Number (MON).
Note:
• If 'knocking' or 'pinging' occurs at a
steady engine speed under normal
load, use a different brand of
gasoline or gasoline which has a
higher octane rating.
Oxygenated Gasoline
To help in meeting clean air standards, some
areas of the U.S. use oxygenated gasoline to
help reduce harmful emissions. These
gasolines are a blend of conventional
gasoline and another compound such as
alcohol. This Triumph motorcycle will give its
best performance when using unleaded
gasoline. However, the following should be
used as a guide if you use any oxygenated
fuels.
The exhaust system for this model is fitted
with a catalytic converter to help reduce
exhaust emission levels. The catalytic
converter can be permanently damaged if
the motorcycle is allowed to run out of fuel
or if the fuel level is allowed to get very
low. Always ensure you have adequate fuel
for your journey.
The use of leaded gasoline is illegal in
some countries, states or territories. Check
local regulations before using leaded
gasoline.