Fuel (for usa model)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 87 pump octane (R+M) or 91 octane or higher rated by the research method.
Gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is permissible.
Fuel (for other countries)
Gasoline used should be graded 91 octane (Research Method) or higher. Unleaded gasoline is recommended.
Engine oil
SUZUKI recommends the use of SUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or an oil which is rated SF or SG under the API (American Petroleum Institute) service classification. The recommended viscosity is SAE 10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40 oil is not available, select an alternative according to the right chart.
Brake fluid
Specification and classification: DOT 4
Warning:
- Since the brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manufacturer, do not use or mix different types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based fluid for refilling the system, otherwise serious damage will result.
- Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or used or unsealed containers.
- Never re-use brake fluid left over from a previous servicing, which has been stored for a long period.
Front fork oil
Use fork oil SS8 or an equivalent fork oil.
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze/engine coolant
The engine coolant perform as a corrosion and rust inhibitor as well as anti-freeze. Therefore, the engine coolant should be used at all times even though the atmospheric temperature in your area does not go down to freezing point.
Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI COOLANT anti-freeze/engine coolant. If this is not available, use an equivalent which is compatible with an aluminum radiator.
Liquid amount of water/engine coolant
Solution capacity (total): 2 200 ml (2.3/1.9 US/Imp qt)
For engine coolant mixture information, refer to cooling system section, page 5-2.
Caution: Mixing of anti-freeze/engine coolant should be limited to 60%. Mixing beyond it would reduce its efficiency. If the anti-freeze/engine coolant mixing ratio is below 50%, rust inhabiting performance is greatly reduced. Be sure to mix it above 50% even though the atmospheric temperature does not go down to the freezing point.