Ethanol use in 2016 Africa twin
Folks, I’m currently preparing for an overseas trip using my 2016 Honda Africa twin. I have the non-DCT version and discovered that ethanol use (E5 and upwards) is so widespread particularly in Europe, that in some cases, non- ethanol alternative unleaded fuel is unattainable. I read that France has no non-ethanol alternative fuel for example. In Nordic countries, this also could be the case. I could be wrong in regard to these last countries listed and stand corrected if I am in error. The good news is that the small owners manual states clearly that E10 can be safely used in the 2016 twin and presumably later models also. Non-ethanol fuel should be used in preference I gather and storage over time when the bike is not used for periods, say exceeding a few days, could create problems with the fuel system. Apologies if this message is bleeding obvious already to all you AT owners! Cheers Smoky
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