Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
General information

Fuel Type

In this manual: General information
Specifications — 1Serial number locations — 1Location of parts — 1Loading and accessories information — 1General information — 54Break-in — 1How to ride the motorcycle — 13Safe operation — 4Maintenance and adjustment — 62Storage — 1Troubleshooting guide — 1Your warranty/owner satisfaction — 6Reporting safety defects — 1Location of labels — 1
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Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 90.

The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to detonation or “knocking.” The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON) as shown in the table.


NOTICE

Use minimum of 90 octane gasoline only to prevent severe engine damage.

NOTICE

If engine “knocking” or “pinging” occurs, use a different 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 specifications may result in unsatisfactory performance. Operating problems that result from the use of poor quality or nonrecommended fuel may not be covered under your warranty.

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