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Does the octane matter when filling a tank

Does the octane matter when filling a tank

Posted by Ben Baker on Jan 4th 2016

Bike manufacturers recommend specific octane grades of gas. Why? Does it really matter what octane you put in the tank? The answer is yes, but maybe not for the reasons you may be thinking. First, let’s look at octane. WHAT IS OCTANE? Bell Performance says “The octane rating of gasoline essentially tells you how much the air-fuel mixture can be compress …
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