High Octane

[Appman]

Last time I filled up with Shell high octane V-Power fuel and although there was no instant Power Boost but what I perceive is that the the bike does seem to run a lot smoother.

The occasional hunting seems to have gone away at low speeds and also low speed fueling do seem a good bit smoother especially on take off. In addition fuel economy does seem a few mile average extra.

Of course it may just be the joy of riding in the Sunshine making things smoother, but I think another tank is in order just to make sure

 

[Hammam]

Shell V-Power is what I always try to fill up with. I think it does not contain ethanol, here in Canada.

 

[Wrinkly]

Used it all the time in my TC,bike ran better and more MPG.

I don't think there is any gain with the WC though ?

Steve

 

[andylel]

I use either the Shell or BP equivalent. I find it certainly make a difference to the feel if the engine but I am not sure about MPG. I use it purely for the smoother running.

 

[telbenj]

Super for me too

Last time I filled up with Shell high octane V-Power fuel and although there was no instant Power Boost but what I perceive is that the the bike does seem to run a lot smoother.

The occasional hunting seems to have gone away at low speeds and also low speed fueling do seem a good bit smoother especially on take off. In addition fuel economy does seem a few mile average extra.

Of course it may just be the joy of riding in the Sunshine making things smoother, but I think another tank is in order just to make sure

I have only used the super fuels as I find it make the bike run smoother ive used it in all my bikes over the years, it deffinatley makes a difference

I ride my bike pretty hard and it is averaging 50mpg ive not tried the cheaper fuel but from past experience would expect slightly rogher running and less power.

Sheel V power is very good but my local is an Esso so I use that.

Ive also been told that the supermarket fuels are likely to have water contamination how true that is I dont know.

Terry

 

[sdh2020]

Ive also been told that the supermarket fuels are likely to have water contamination how true that is I dont know.

Terry [/QUOTE]

More like silicon contamination! Supermarkets got caught out a few years back when they bulked out the fuel with to much silicon.
Water will form in tanks due to condensation but water traps/drains will keep this out of your tank, but that's not to say condensation will not form in your own fuel tank if the conditions are correct!
I never use supermarket fuel personally, I would prefer to pay a little extra and get proper 97.8 octane not 93 octane sold under 95 but that's me!

 

[krytengs]

Ive also been told that the supermarket fuels are likely to have water contamination how true that is I dont know.

Terry

More like silicon contamination! Supermarkets got caught out a few years back when they bulked out the fuel with to much silicon.
Water will form in tanks due to condensation but water traps/drains will keep this out of your tank, but that's not to say condensation will not form in your own fuel tank if the conditions are correct!
I never use supermarket fuel personally, I would prefer to pay a little extra and get proper 97.8 octane not 93 octane sold under 95 but that's me![/QUOTE]

I've always used the cheapest fuel (normally supermarket) in all my vehicles - never had any condensation related issues.

However I am interested to see if there is a "smoothness" improvement with the higher octane - I'll have to give that a go for a couple of fill ups in the next few weeks.