Kawasaki VERSYS - Owner's Manual - Notice
GENERAL INFORMATION
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NOTICE
If engine “knocking” or “ping-
ing” 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. Gaso-
line quality is important. Fuels
of low quality or not meeting
standard industry specifications
may result in unsatisfactory per-
formance. 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
(Except for Brazil and Thailand
Specifications)
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating equal to or higher
than that shown in the table.
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline
Minimum Octane
Rating
Research Octane
Number (RON) 91
(For Brazil Specification)
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline
with an Antiknock Index equal to or
higher than that shown in the table.
The Antiknock Index is posted on ser-
vice station pumps. The Antiknock In-
dex is an average of the Research Oc-
tane Number (RON) and the Motor Oc-
tane Number (MON) as shown in the
table.