91? 95? 98? Force 10?

[greminn]

Hi there,

I have a 2007 Honda VTR250.. I nomally fill up the car with gull force 10... But I'm wondering what fuel I should use in the bike?

Thanks!

Simon

[EJK]

Try diesel bro, It's cheaper.
Kidding, well most bikers put either 95 or 98.

[slofox]

Hi there,

I have a 2007 Honda VTR250.. I nomally fill up the car with gull force 10... But I'm wondering what fuel I should use in the bike?

Thanks!

Simon

Check with Honda first for fuel line etc compatibility. I use Force 10 in the 07 SVS with Suzuki's blessing. Equivalent 98 octane and same price as most 95. Cleaner engine, less emissions etc etc .......better fuel.

[samgab]

IMHO, although it may not be necessary, I don't think you can go wrong with 98. I always like to use Mobil 8000 or BP Ultimate myself. I don't know if there really is any benefit if you don't have something with a turbo or very high compression ratios or a supercharger, but it certainly can't hurt, right? Worst that can happen is I'm throwing a bit of money away on needlessly expensive fuel. Best that can happen is avoid knocking or pinking and apparently get better economy.

[klyong82]

I know from their fact sheet they say that any Honda bike after 1990 will be able to use Force10 but like slofox said check with Honda. I am staying away from it because my Fireblade likes BP 98

[vifferman]

Find out what the minimum octane rating (RON) is for the VTR, and use that. Anything else will give you LESS power and waste your money.
I use 91 in the VFR, and I bet it's got a higher compression ratio than the VTR.

[shingo]

I have used everything except Force 10 in my vtr and i haven't noticed a difference between fuels types.

The main reason i haven't used Force 10 is i've heard it can degrade some types of rubber fuel line. Am yet to see or hear of it happening, but i also don't plan on putting it to the test.