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Gas should be okay to sit for a while but will gradually lose its octane rating. FI bikes are especially tolerant. Carbed bikes can have issues as the gas evaporates out of the float bowls (jets can clog). Might be worth draining them or running them out before you leave it.
Don't park your bike under trees in a rainy region or the drain hole can clog, water could get in your tank which is a really bad time.
Sitting for 3 months, FI bike (MT-09). Siphon out of the tank or run it?
3 months is no problem at all
My Vstrom sat for about 5 months with the same tank of gas. Started and ran just fine when spring arrived.