Use the Right Fuel
Nov 13, 2019
3 minutes
tech by Costa Mouzouris
common misconception about octane is its relation to power. Many people believe that the higher the octane, the more power the engine will produce. However, the grade of gas you put into your fuel tank is entirely dependent on the engine’s compression ratio. If the engine in your bike does not have a compression ratio high enough to require premium fuel, then filling up with it will only cost you more. In some cases, high-octane fuel may even be detrimental to performance. Let’s see what factors determine what grade
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