what Fuel Octane

Discussion in '610/630' started by espi, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. espi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead
    Hey,
    Just wondered what the manual says about fuel Octane-
    What octane gas should it be using?
  2. jtemple Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Papillion, NE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 Kawasaki ZX-14R
    Which bike? The 630 manual says "Recommended fuel: premium grade UNLEADED fuel (R.O.N. 98).".

    I have used every grade of fuel available here, with no ill effects, even ethanol. I will avoid ethanol if at all possible, though. I do the same in my cars.

    The ethanol avoidance may or may not matter. It's just personal preference.
  3. MXRider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Virginia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 Yamaha YZ250F
    98 RON is equal to about 94 PON or pump octane number.
  4. espi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead
    Thanks- good to know the 630 can run on 87 octane in a pinch...
  5. jtemple Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Papillion, NE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 Kawasaki ZX-14R
    Basically, I avoid ethanol unless I have to really go out of my way to do so. If there's premium available, that's my first choice.

    Some places around here even put ethanol in the premium stuff. If that's what they've got, I'll go to another fuel station, or just put 87 in.