Which is better for a bike 110 octane or 87 octane?
The truth of the matter is that 110 octane gas has no more “power” or thermal efficiency than 87 octane pump gas, though it may be faster-burning, suggesting ignition timing changes could benefit performance, at least in bikes with big-bore, high-compression motors.
What does the octane rating of a fuel mean?
Using fuel with a higher octane rating reduces the possibility of knocking. The octane rating indicates the anti-knocking characteristics of a fuel in comparison to a mixture of iso-octane (2,2,4-trimethylpentane) and heptane. The octane rating of a fuel is also sometimes referred to as the octane number of the fuel.
When does 87 octane gas start to degrade?
Even in proper storage, 87 octane gas can start to degrade in three months, 93 octane fuel should last closer to nine months before degradation is noticeable. Keep in mind that 93 octane fuels are still susceptible to octane loss and vapor pressure decreases due to butane evaporation.”
Can you put high octane gas in a 87 octane tank?
But, by itself, just pouring some high-test in your tank won’t add horsepower. What high-octane does have over 87 octane pump gas is thermal stability and octane stability.
Is there really any reason to buy 89 octane gas over 87?
@factoryjoe I know we can’t rationalize the price difference in the higher octane between 87 and 89, but you do get the benefit of a higher horsepower due to the volatility of the fuel. It’s all about marketing to make people believe they are getting the ultimate pie.
Why do I use higher octane gas on my motorcycle?
I always went for the higher octane for my motorcycles strictly for better performance and smoother running engines. It made a noticeable difference with my bikes.
What happens if you put the wrong octane in a car?
If you put the wrong octane in a car, say a lower octane in a higher octane required car, well… not a good idea, but higher octane cars run at higher compressions, thus require the higher octane gas to run properly, if you run under octane, then chances are it won’t run clean, and will put a dent in your gas mileage.
Octane Ratings: The Octane Rating in simple terms can be understood as the numbers indicating the efficiency of the fuel to get ignited under pressure or when compressed. The higher the number the higher the tolerance of the fuel towards the compression. A fuel can be rated as low as 87 Octanes and considered as normal/ standard fuel.