What Octane gas do you use?

[Bcwalks2]

Wondering what Octane everyone is running. User manual states that 87 is fine, what do you guys do?

 

[KHarper4289]

Manual was written by people who are far smarter and more educated about this machine than I am, so I use 87.

 

[major tom]

At sea level 87 is best. At altitude 85 will be best. Nice clean plugs, perfect color.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Regular, prefer Shell and I'm at sea level as well...

I also run Yamaha's RingFree regularly to keep things clean...

Runs like a top!

 

[ShoopCE]

Regular. Though you might get a bit more power at the very top end if you were drag racing.

The performance-oriented guys haven't checked in yet. :thumbup:

 

[ozgurakman]

95 unleaded

 

[dbldutch02]

95 unleaded

Bear in mind the op and previous replies are in the states where they use AKI, rather than RON.

 

[JJS209]

98+ Octane

 

[Bcwalks2]

Bear in mind the op and previous replies are in the states where they use AKI, rather than RON.

Good call!

 

[FinalImpact]

Re: What Octane gas do you use? // w details as to why!

USA run as low as sea level or up to 6000ft.
Ignition is mechanically advanced +6.5° from stock, 1deg cooler plugs, air box mod, S1 header on S2 chassis and open 2bro exhaust. AFR managed by Bazzaz Z-Fi FC and and Z-AFM data logger at 13.0:1.

That said Plus grade 89 oct below 80F ambient and Super 91-93 grade on days over 80F. I'll call it cheap insurance!
I'm getting roughly 200mi per tank before reserve and she pulls hard!! If you rip the grip in first the nose will be up and over. Comes up in 2nd too and you must back off or go over! Throttle response is Great and rewet perfect. Bike and rider are happy!

 

[upshiftoverdrive]

MOM knows best. If MOM says regular, then regular it is. Also my bike has 53,000+ miles on it, if my bike were brand new I might care a bit more. On the flip side, running premium might extend the life of my bike even further... though I am not sure if that's anymore than a theory.

 

[fmf]

My bike runs best on 87. It also runs best on ethanol free. The problem is that until 2 weeks ago, there was no 87 ethanol free around here...the only 100% gas was 93. We finally have a station carrying 87 octane no ethanol gas and my bike has never run so well. I think I just rolled over 34k too!

 

[Dry Martini]

I run 87 octane and have not had any problem with ethanol enriched fuel, except for decreased mileage.


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[Red Wazp]

Re: What Octane gas do you use? // w details as to why!

Run what the mfg. calls for in the bike you are riding. Premium has nothing to do with power but is for anti knock in higher compression motors. A real waste of money for motors that run on regular.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Re: What Octane gas do you use? // w details as to why!

Been running on regular 87 octane for 100k miles, no reason to change to premium. Just think how much money I have saved. I'm at 4500 feet and can reach up to 9000 feet on my rides.

 

[wasp555]

Re: What Octane gas do you use? // w details as to why!

98 RON Europe ( Portugal) we only have the option of 95 or 98.

 

[OZXJR]

Bear in mind the op and previous replies are in the states where they use AKI, than RON.

You guys need to change to RON and metric !
aki=ron
87 = 91
89 = 93
91 = 95
93 = 98

 

[Red Wazp]

You guys need to change to RON and metric !
aki=ron
87 = 91
89 = 93
91 = 95
93 = 98

Math? Blah

 

[jtsharps]

Re: What Octane gas do you use? // w details as to why!

Even my dual sports gets 91, ethanol free if it's available. Otherwise 93 with plenty of that damn ethanol.

 

[Serzedo]

Re: What Octane gas do you use? // w details as to why!

I'm in Europe and I use what the manual says -> 95 octane.

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