Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Fuel, engine oil and coolant recommendation

Conclusion

Traffic, road and weather conditions vary. Other motorists' actions are unpredictable. Your motorcycle's condition can change. These factors can best be dealt with by giving every ride your full ...

Fuel

Your motorcycle requires premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump octane rating of 90 ((r+m)/2 method). In some areas, the only fuels that are available are oxygenated fuels. Oxygenated f ...

Other materials:

Engine oil
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine's performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil. Suzuki recommends the use of suzuki performance 4 motor oil or equivalent engine oil. Use sf/sg or sh/ sj with jaso ma in api (american petroleum institute) classification. A ...

Rear suspension inspection
Inspect rear suspension every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and check that there is no play in the swingarm. Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” in section 2c , “cushion lever ...

General precautions
Proper service and repair procedures are important for the safety of the service mechanic and the safety and reliability of the motorcycle.  When 2 or more persons work together, pay attention to the safety of each other.  When it is necessary to run the ...