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Motorcycle Octane Boost
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Product Code: MOB |
AMSOIL Motorcycle Octane Boost increases octane for power and
efficiency. It is designed to improve startup performance and
eliminate engine ping and knock for increased power at low-rpm
operation. Motorcycle Octane Boost contains detergents that help
combustion chambers and fuel delivery systems maintain cleanliness
for optimum performance. At the recommended treat rate, it does not
harm catalytic converters or oxygen sensors and is compatible with
all other AMSOIL fuel additives.
Package sizes include:
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Maximizes Power & Performance When treated at 1.3 oz. per gallon of fuel, Motorcycle Octane Boost
increases the octane of gasoline up to three numbers. Increased
octane improves power and can eliminate performance-robbing and
potentially damaging engine knock or ping (see below). |
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Improves
Low-rpm Performance
Engine knock is especially noticeable in some motorcycles during
idle or low-rpm operation and high-temperature driving. Most modern
bikes are equipped with sophisticated knock-detection systems that
can alter spark timing and the air-to-fuel mixture until knock
ceases. Although these systems protect the engine from damage, they
can also cause reduced horsepower and poor low-rpm operability.
AMSOIL Motorcycle Octane Boost helps reduce the need for
knock-detection systems to compensate, ensuring maximum low-rpm
power and performance in modern bikes.
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Cleans Harmful Deposits
Because Motorcycle Octane Boost contains active detergents, it can
help maintain efficiency. For clean up, however, AMSOIL recommends
treating gasoline with AMSOIL Quickshot®, which contains a greater
concentration of cleaning agents. |
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What is engine knock and why
does it matter?
The tendency of a hydrocarbon fuel, such as gasoline, to knock is
measured by its octane number. Lower numbers denote a greater knock
tendency; higher numbers denote greater knock control. "Engine
knock" is a reference to the sound made from an uncontrolled and
early ignition of fuel in the combustion chamber. It causes a
knocking or pinging sound, robs the engine of power and can cause
catastrophic engine damage. Knock may be eliminated by increasing
the fuel's octane. |
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What is Research Octane
Number?
Research Octane Number (RON), Motor Octane Number (MON) and
Anti-Knock Index (AKI) are the three most common octane ratings.
AKI, the rating with which most North American motorists are
familiar, is typically displayed on gas pumps as the average of the
fuel's RON and MON [(R+M)/2]. RON, however, is the most common
industry rating. Therefore, AMSOIL uses the RON rating when
conducting performance tests and product validation. Gasoline's RON
generally is a few numbers higher than the AKI posted on the gas
pump (e.g. 87 octane fuel, or regular pump gas, has a RON of about
91-92).
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When marketing their products, some additive manufacturers have
adopted a points system where 10 points equals one octane number. A
claim that an additive increases octane 30 points translates into an
increase of three octane numbers. This approach is often used only
to artificially strengthen marketing claims and is not endorsed by
AMSOIL.
Treat Rate
One 4-oz. bottle of
AMSOIL Motorcycle Octane Boost treats four to six gallons of
gasoline. Slight overtreatment causes no issues |
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Applications
Motorcycle Octane Boost is primarily recommended for use in
four-stroke air- or liquid-cooled motorcycles manufactured by
Harley-Davidson®, Yamaha®, Honda®, Ducati®, BMW®, Triumph® and all
other four-stroke motorcycles. It may be used in off-road
applications, including ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles, as an
alternative to AMSOIL DOMINATOR® Octane Boost. Note: Clean spills
immediately using a clean towel. If left standing, Motorcycle Octane
Boost can stain painted or metal surfaces. If cleaned immediately,
there is no need for concern. |
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