Any non-silica formula 50/50 anti freeze. You want to use an anti-freeze that does not have scrubbing particles in it . A standard automotive anti-freeze that has silica particles to scrub rust out of cast iron motors will damage/shorten the life of the ceramic seal in modern motorcycle water pumps.
Standard automotive antifreeze has silicates incorporated as corrosion inhibitors. They don't "scrub rust out of cast iron motors". They prevent corrosion within the cooling system and have been used in many millions of vehicles for many years. BUT they have a working life of about two years. If you neglect the clear advice to renew antifreeze - THEN the silicate particles can start to drop out of solution and accumulate at the bottom of radiators. The motorcycle "problem" only occurs if you don't renew on time and is primarily because (unlike cars) the waterpump is often at the lowest part of the cooling system and will then collect the silicates caused by neglecting the coolant. Change it on time and you will not have a problem.
Follow the recommendations from the manufacturers and do not use silica antifreeze in your car if they tell you not to.
Dexcool is available from all the antifreeze manufacturers and will work in both your cars and your toys, Do Not Damage your pump seal with silica particles unless you want to replace your waterpump.
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That bike came from the factory with regular green antifreeze/coolant mixed 50/50 with distilled water. You can get it pretty much anywhere that sells automotive products.
The only way it should be anything other than that would be if someone has changed it over, which is rare.
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