Does a 06 Harley 883 sportster need 91 octane fuel?

Question

Does a 06 Harley 883 sportster need 91 octane fuel?

Answer 1

You could run lower octane. The compression in late model Harleys is not that high. Just throw in regular and you'll be fine.

Answer 2

I run 93 octane. Bike seems to run better and I know the gas mileage is better. It only costs an extra 50-60 cents per fill-up. Well worth it IMO.

Answer 3

I never run any thing less than 93 in mine. If u read ur owners manual it will tell u what to put in. i'm not sure but i think 89 is the lowest recommended.

Answer 4

93 octane super unleaded

thats what I run in my metric bikes and my atv

Answer 5

the 91 octane would be a perfect choice  - to pour all over that chick bike and burn it to the ground.  Grow some balls and get a man-bike.  Sportsters are for fairies!

Answer 6

just canadian regular in my 95 883/1200

Answer 7

times have changed boys and girls... all our fuels can have up to 10% alcohol and no one knows what that will do to our air cooled motors. alcohol ups octane but burns hotter... and I can tell you that 15% and your bike won't run. 91 or 93 used to be just smart... now it's a must.

Answer 8

Do this.... Run with midgrade 89 octane and see if it runs okay and you don't experience any engine knocking.

Then try 87 octane and see if it still runs okay.

You probably will be fine with 87 octane, but in the long run, tests show that the higher octane burns cleaner and better for the engine.

If you can afford the extra dollar or so it takes to fill up your motorcycle tank with 91 octane, I'd stick with using 91 octane or  89 octane at the least.

Answer 9

nope, regular old 87 octane is perfect

stay away from the ethanol blends if you can help it

Answer 10

The owners manual says 93 octane. Always listen to your owners manual. How much are you gonna save? A quarter?

Answer 11

I would run whatever the owner's manual says to use.  The manufacturer of the bike will know better than anyone here.  They did spend years researching and developing the bike after all.