New to the Rocket family

[Kiwicol]

In NZ we only use RON as a measure, nothing else & no Ethanol gas either, no E10 or E85, nothing. So it's easy for me, book says 95 so that's what I use. Other countries have different standards & fuels, so guess ya just use that which suits your profile best.

 

[Kiwicol]

This is what Google / AI have to say on it . . .

 

[rick danger]

This is what Google / AI have to say on it . . .

Good to know. That's what I've been using. 91 and 93 here

 

[mo8414]

I wonder if they put 87 in the manual because they figure thats good enough.

 

[RDS75]

Greetings from sunny North Texas. Using premium is only if you want cleaner fuel in the system, the engine doesn't need it. I also have a Bobber but I upgraded the whole suspension, front and rear just to ride it without detonating spinal disks. Now it's a real joy for blasting about town. It has the 9L tank so not too far between gas stops. Other than that, it's a hoot to ride. The Rocket has a lot more of everything so enjoy your new wheels. In case you were interested, this is my 2020 Bobber Black:

That's a great bike. I was thinking to do the same upgrades but then saw a deal for a used Rocket...
As you say the Rocket is a bit more of everything. But it is very smooth. With the Bobber, I was careful revving it if there were dogs or kids around, b/c it had a very angrysnarl,
Actually the suspension on the Rocket is what I appreciate first and then the power/torque. I am getting more comfortable with it's wider profile with things like going around the barrier arm gate at work. Eventually to lanefilter (legal in CA) I also plan to add side panniers for some light touring. It's silly but I feel the bobber looks less nice w/ the lockable panniers but I don't mind the Rocket w/ luggage.

 

[CrzystghndKC]

Hi, I'm trading in my bobber to get a 2020 Rocket R3!
I feel some melancholy b/c the Bobber did nothing wrong except perhaps I should have upgraded the suspension.
One day I may go back to it...

As to the Rocket R3, the dealer advised me to use to premium octane fuel.
I like my dealer but they also advised me to use premium in my Bobber and it started shutting off randomly while idling at stop lights till I went back to 87.
I had always heard that going to a higher octane may be unnecessary but didn't realize it could cause problems.
So w/ this 2020 R3, which fuel should I try? This is in California btw if it makes a difference in terms of additive or measurements.

Relatively low compression engines don't need premium gas.

 

[RDS75]

Relatively low compression engines don't need premium gas.

Thanks; I am running a tank of premium now and don't see any difference for better or worse. Of course who knows if they had filled it with premium. Perhaps next time I'll try midgrade.

 

[Mike188]

Welcome to the forums, from South Australia.

 

[CrzystghndKC]

Thanks; I am running a tank of premium now and don't see any difference for better or worse. Of course who knows if they had filled it with premium. Perhaps next time I'll try midgrade.

Thats what I use.