What kind of fuel does a 2005 cbr 600RR take?

Question

Does it take unleaded? I get my gas at shell should i get V-power i think its 91 or 85 octane? If it doesnt take unleaded what would happen if i put it in there. Would it break down or just run like ****?

Answer 1

Manufacturers recommendation is 87 unleaded as a minimum.

It is best to use 91 or 93 octane unleaded.

Back in the day they didn't have the technology they do now so they had to put lead in the gas to act as a sealant of some sorts. There were some other benifits to lead in the gas but not worth mentioning right now.

Point is use premium unleaded always. It burns cleaner so your bike can be more fuel efficient. I even use 100 unleaded sometimes. No harm.

Edit: OK so the Jet knows it all. It is fact that the higher the octane, the higher the amounts of detergents in the gas. If the gas has more detergents in it, obviously it will burn cleaner. A cleaner fuel system will use the fuel more efficiently which results in higher MPG. Also a dirty fuel system will experience lower HP so using premium doesn't give you added power but it allows you to recover lost power from using 87 and being gunked up. Common sense.

EDIT 2 (copied from a forum on edmunds.com):

"Typically the only difference is the additive package they put in the gas," Beard said. The additive package is often put into the gas as the tanker is filled up at the refinery. A common additive is a detergent agent. "The law requires a certain level of detergents in gasoline. Shell, for example, is putting in more detergent. — Whether that has a measurable effect to the driver is debatable."

Detergents have a marked effect on engine deposits. "If you take apart a modern engine that has been running on a modern fuel, and compare this to an old engine that was running on old gas, you can see an obvious difference," Mazor said.

The biggest difference between today's gas and the gas sold 15 years ago is the removal of lead. Taking out the lead, and developing effective catalytic converters to more completely burn emissions, have radically cut pollution.

The major oil companies each have a magical-sounding name for their gasoline and tout its superiority over other brands. The difference is the additives or the amount of detergent added to the gas that comes from the refinery. The benefit of these additive packages is lost to most drivers, who simply fill up at the gas station with the cheapest prices or the one for which they carry a credit card.

Does a gas expert like Beard have a preference when buying gas? "I just watch the light on the dash. After it has been on for a day I get nervous and go to the closest station available."

Answer 2

Any motor which is fuel injected, as is the case of the 2005 CRB 600 RR deserves to get the higher octane unleaded fuel whenever you fill up.  This will ensure that the injectors function cleanly and the motor delivers upto its full potential.  You could use a lower rated fuel too, as in an emergency but it is advisable to switch back to the higher octane at your earliest.  Got it ?

Answer 3

Octane is an anti knock compound use what they recommend in your manual.

The higher the octane the higher your air fuel mixture can be compressed without self detonating............ PERIOD...........

Use a lower grade in a high compression motor and it may ignite from being compressed before the piston reaches top dead center

NOT A GOOD THING  

This is known as PRE IGNITION  

Answer 4

all gas are unleaded now ...

I'd use premium for your bike...since it is a high rev machine

Answer 5

Any motorcycle engine should be run on the highest test it is built for. 85-87 octane is not what that bike was designed to burn. V-power super octane... Its all mombo jumbo... Do you know for sure what is in it... Not unless you yourself are a chemist. The higher side please. 93 and up for a bike designed in the higher compression range. 10:1 87 is fine but I would still burn the better 11.1 you are teetering on the edge 12:1 definately race fuel... Oh and mixing does nothing for you. 12.5:1 you better be buying the 7.00/gallon fuel at the airport. I had a superbike. It got nothing but 107 octane. It was built and it definately would tell you if it did not like the fuel you put in.

Answer 6

All answeres so far are correct. Sport bikes hight performance vehicles. Just like a new Corvette you can't run regular in it. Most Gas stations premium is 93 octane these days. Always stick to the premium. Most likely you would just see a big loss of power but it could result in a breakdown. On high performance vehicles the timing is highly advanced for more power. You will notice your valves chattering on regular gas and it may even detonate due to running lean. This would lead to a blown head gasket or worse. The good side is they get about 50 mpg so it won't be so bad to spend the extra for it. Especially for all that power. Good luck.

Answer 7

do not listen to the above posts. Use the fuel recommended in the owners manual.  Higher octane fuel DOES NOT burn cleaner or hotter or faster or have more energy; if anything it will reduce performance. Octane refers to detonation point due to compression heating only. Check the owner's manual or your bike's sticker. anything else is a waste of money, you can listen if you want. Oh, and you CAN mix the two for a transfer of properties. Gas stations have two tanks underground. "Premium" and regular. Mid-grade is a mix of the two. and all gas is currently unleaded, and your bike uses it.

Answer 8

i personally wouldnt be running it on any lower than 91 octane. any lower it just wont have the same power as usual.