100 Octane Should I use it?

[phar2slo]

Hi all,
We are able to buy 100 octane fuel in the south island of New Zealand.

My question is should I run the beast on this stuff.

Will it hurt the motor. Will I need to get a tune done on a dyno?

 

[BillyIndiana]

The Rocket is NOT a high compression engine. NO

 

[idk]

No you shouldn't.

 

[sonny]

I run 87 octane. I guess if your running different pistons it might be OK.

 

[Tripps]

Not unless you have been tuned for it, theoretically less power, as ignition of gas will be delayed

 

[Chip]

I've read that our engines run better on 87 octane than ether 89 or 93 octane. I thought I saw the 87 O. in the owners manual. What is the correct number?

 

[idk]

87 if it doesn't ping, 89 if it does - US numbers. I called Triumph USA a few years ago because the printed specs had changed.

TUNEECU can also fix the timing and stop the pinging as well.

 

[phar2slo]

Lowest octane in NZ is 91 then 95 and some places 98 octane.

 

[Neville Lush]

It is only 89 in American numbers , IF one reads the sheet. Yes the R3 is a low compression engine, it is also a high cranking pressure engine. A new R6 yamaha has roughly 13:1 comp stock, the R3 has 8.7: 1 . Both have the same cylinder pressure on cranking tests. You will not hurt the engine, Put it in and go for a ride, see how it feels.

 

[scot in exile]

Only thing it wil really hurt is your wallet