Ninja 650r what kind of gas

Until putting 94 in it! I rode the bike for a short ride and was feeling the bike was falling apart! Took me some time to remember the high octane gas in tank! Last edited: May 22, Lightcycle Rounder of bolts, Dropper of tools Site Supporter. I've never heard of that before.

Normally, it's the opposite problem. Low octane gasoline in a high-performance, high-compression-ratio engine results in pre-detonation or knock, which causes a rattling or vibration sound in the engine. Putting high octane gas in a vehicle that doesn't need it should affect nothing but your wallet.

Lightcycle said:. Click to expand When I had my Ninja r I've never experienced a difference in the amount of vibration due to a different octane rating in the fuel. Most of the time I ran regular 87 but in the last fill up before winter , I would put the Shell I didn't notice any difference on the first few rides next Spring. In addition I also had the fuel stabilizer in the tank.

Are you sure you didn't get bad gas or somehow have some additional moisture.. I know the the fuel overflow hole sometimes gets plugged and water buildup in the fuel cap area can get into the tank.

Before you jump to conclusions, I'd run through a couple more tanks of gas to be sure. Run through your tank of high-test to empty, fill with 87, run till empty, then fill with 94 again to see if the symptoms stop and come back. I'm skeptical that it's the high-octane gas causing your vibrations. TK4 Well-known member. Fuel injected motorcycles don't care what octane fuel you put in as long as it meets minimum requirements as per your owner's manual.

Higher octane than recommended is just wasting your money. As others have suggested, you may have a problem with leftover stale fuel from winter storage, but if the problem persists get someone to have a look at the bike. You must log in or register to reply here. Throttle bodies are smaller 36mm, down from 38 , intake ports are slimmer, new camshafts have reduced operating angle and valve overlap, and a revised airbox and exhaust improve acceleration, sound and midrange power.

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