2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Fuel
Fuel
WARNING
- Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. Turn the ignition switch off.
- Do not smoke.
- Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
Fuel Requirements
- Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline under the following conditions.
- Antiknock Index of 87 or more
- Up to 10% of ethanol contained
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. Never use leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline significantly reduces the capability of the catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
NOTICE
Use a minimum of 87 octane gasoline only to prevent severe engine damage.
NOTICE
If engine “knocking” or “pinging” occurs, a brand of gasoline of a higher octane rating. If this condition is allowed to continue it can lead use a different 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 non-recommended fuel may not be covered under your warranty.
NOTICE
- Avoid using blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol (wood alcohol) whenever possible, and never use “gasohol” containing more than 5% methanol.
- Fuel system damage and performance problems may result.
NOTE
Other oxygenates approved for use in unleaded gasoline include TAME (up to 16.7%) and ETBE (up to 17.2%). Fuel containing these oxygenates can also be used in your Kawasaki.
NOTICE
- Never use gasoline with an octane rating lower than the minimum specified by Kawasaki.
- Never use “gasohol” with more than 10% ethanol, or more than 5% methanol.
- Gasoline containing methanol must also be blended with cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
- Certain ingredients of gasoline may cause paint fading or damage. Be extra careful not to spill gasoline or gasoline oxygenate blends during refueling.
- Kawasaki for 30 to 60 days, mix a fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) with the gasoline in the fuel tank.
- Fuel stabilizer additives inhibit oxidation of the fuel which minimizes gummy deposits.
Fuel Type and Octane Rating
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline. 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
Do not use any fuel that contains more ethanol or other oxygenates than specified 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.
Filling the Tank
Avoid filling the tank in the rain or where heavy dust is blowing so that the fuel does not get contaminated.
WARNING
- Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. Turn the ignition switch off. Do not smoke.
- Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
- Never fill the tank completely to the top.
- If the tank is filled completely to the top, heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vents in the tank cap. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed securely.
- If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank, wipe it off immediately.
NOTICE
California model only: Never fill the tank so the fuel level rises into the filler neck. If the tank is overfilled, heat may cause the fuel to expand and flow into the Evaporative Emission Control System resulting in hard starting, engine hesitation, and non-compliance with the emission regulation.
- Lift the keyhole cover.
- Insert the ignition key into the fuel tank cap.
- Turn the key clockwise while pushing down the fuel tank cap.
- Open the fuel tank cap.
- Add fuel.
NOTE
- Do not exceed the maximum fuel level as shown.
- Push the fuel tank cap down into place with the key inserted.
- The key can be removed by turning counterclockwise to the original position.
- Close the key hole cover.
NOTICE
- Never fill the tank completely to the top.
- If the tank is filled completely to the top, heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vents in the tank cap.
- After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed securely.
- If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE
- The fuel tank cap cannot be closed without the key inserted, and the key cannot be removed unless the cap is locked properly.
- Do not push on the key to close the cap, or the cap cannot be locked.