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Old March 28th, 2014, 12:43 PM   #6
jkv45
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Name: Jay
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Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes

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Originally Posted by alex.s View Post
octane doesn't effect power. unless you don't detonate or predet. neither of those would be happening in a healthy engine.
Yes it does. Using higher octane than required to just barely keep it from detonating will cost you power in all situations - stock or modified.

The link below is from an engine builder and racer that has a dyno at the shop, and also has the fastest and quickest Ducatis in the U.S.

Read the section about octane and note the words in ALL CAPS.

http://www.motorcycleperf.com/TechTips/BadGasoline.html
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