Super unleaded v98 whatever it's called

I saw a Multi today, even got a nod :smile:

 

Really, are you worthy?

 

Yes, of course you can. Not worth the extra money, but the bike will run fine :smile:

 

When I bought my Mutley the dealer told me to use super as it would run better

 

You might get a quarter of a horse power at 10,000 revs . If your lucky

 

Not always about increase in power.
Should run smoother

 

Certainly in a test lab, but I very much doubt you'd really notice whilst blatting it down the A12 :tongue:

 

Well mine does!

 

I use the 98 unleaded in my bike and in my car. Seems to run better and also perhaps as much as 5% better economy. It costs less than 5% more so I'm good :smile:

 

yeah but a waste of money...theyre not set up for higher octane, unlike various performance cars.

If its not essential i wouldnt bother..for the best running i would recommend standard octane, branded fuel..let the car have the supermarket stuff (unless youve got some tasty wheels).

 

Yep, no problem.
Steve

 

Just tried a tank of Shell V Power and the impression was that the engine ran smoother, but then the air temperature was several degrees cooler.

 

a few years ago i had a BMW M3.
i could tell the difference with that. but it was a large engine, it just felt more responsive and snappy...

 

A lot of German stuff was designed to run on 98 octane fuel, my old Porsche 964 RS should have been 98 octane only, but it was fine on regular unleaded, they have all have a knock sensor so really its not really necessary.

 

yes I understand ignition advance was retarded slightly when the knock knocker knocks

 

Yeah, that's the technical explanation.