Should I put premium gas in my bike?
The short answer is, “Use whatever the manufacturer of your engine recommends. Fuel of that rating will give the best performance and economy at the lowest price.”
Is it OK to use high octane petrol on a bike?
The high octane fuels have additives like friction busters which may not suit your bike, plus higher octane rating means more heat is developed in the engine which is not good for your bike’s engine. So the next time you think of filling your bike with Xtrapremium or Speed consult your dealer if it is advisable to use higher-octane petrol.
What kind of gas do you use on a motorcycle?
If you have a high compression ratio, manufacturers generally specify that you should use a premium, non-ethanol gasoline. So no matter what type of motorcycle you have whether it be carbureted or fuel injected, it’s better to use a higher octane (91 or higher) fuel that is ethanol-free for all motorcycles.
Which is the best fuel for a carbureted motorcycle?
So no matter what type of motorcycle you have whether it be carbureted or fuel injected, it’s better to use a higher octane (91 or higher) fuel that is ethanol-free for all motorcycles. What Is Octane And Why Is it Important?
What are the different octane ratings of petrol?
So from crude oil there are various stages of refining extraction done that results in so many varieties of fuels with higher Octane ratings. The various Octane ratings of petrol are 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93 and 97, which symbolize purity and refinement in increasing order.
Do you need high octane gas for dirt bike?
A: Great question and one we get a lot. Yes, it’s good enough but depending on your bike you might want some higher octane fuel.
If you have a high compression ratio, manufacturers generally specify that you should use a premium, non-ethanol gasoline. So no matter what type of motorcycle you have whether it be carbureted or fuel injected, it’s better to use a higher octane (91 or higher) fuel that is ethanol-free for all motorcycles.
Do you put premium octane in your motorbike?
Please forgive my ignorance – I am new to this! A good friend who is a motorbike enthusiast suggested we should always put premium/98 octane fuel in the motorbike and where possible, always purchased from BP as it is the best quality. We have had reason this past week to be at the repair shop with the scooter for a fuel pump issue.
Why are higher octane fuels used in more powerful engines?
The higher the number, the more resistant the fuel is to auto-ignition. It might seem odd that fuels with higher octane ratings are used in more powerful engines, since the fuel ignites less easily.