PilotDave
Dave Wilson
My dealer says it it OK to run 87 octane in the ST1300. What is the opinion and experience of ST owners? With 93 octane over $4, I would like to use something less expensive if appropriate. Thanks.
My '93 1100 was happy with regular, which I believe was specified by Honda.Along those lines, what does the 1100 take?
Yes, but if you have a long commute daily, the difference will add up. Using your example, that is an approx $12 a week difference I would have to spend for premium, for no discernable difference in performance. With my 100mi round tip daily commute, I wind up filling up generally every other day.Well, I fully understand the desire to use less expensive fuel but to put it in perspective for everyone I have the following example:
7.7 Gallons at 3.50/gallon = $26.95
7.7 Gallons at 4.00/gallon = $30.80
for a given mileage of 45mpg we can reach 346.5 miles (assuming we could use every drop of fuel).
The difference in $/mile from the cheaper gas at 3.50 and the more expensive at 4.00 is only $0.01/mile driven. One penny per mile difference.
That being said, I'm still interested in hearing the report on running 87 octane vs. 93 octane in the bike and how it responds.
I believe you calculate octane using a different formlula. You wouldn't *typically find anything over 93 in the US.So the US versions take 93?
My UK ST1300 tank notice/sticker says it requires minimum 95 Octane!
Yup....RON 95 is the same as (R+M)/2 91I believe you calculate octane using a different formlula. You wouldn't *typically find anything over 93 in the US.