Fuel Quality

[Chris Canning]

Some years ago while travelling in the Alps on the Tiger bought some fuel at a small station which i'm sure was AV gas(aviation fuel) jeeze the bike was jet propelled I was crying when I ran out,not quite as good today but bought some good Shell fuel it was absolutely flying across the Cotswold today.

[Lee337]

Used Avgas in my Kawasaki ZX6r on a track day. Now, I'm no riding God but managed to blitz my mates Honda Fireblade. Didn't tell him what I was running so he was convinced that there was something wrong with his bike.

Makes a big difference.

I now usually run super unleaded, either Shell or BP in my 955i. Not sure it makes that much difference to power, but it seems to run smother & I get better MPG.

[Timbox2]

Last 2 tanks Ive filled up with have been Shell V-Power, £2 a tank more? She certainly seems to like it, no nasty Ethanol

[Tiger-G]

I only use Shell fuel. Goes back to a time when I had a very fast Subaru Imprezza WRX STI that would only drink super plus  :icon_wink:. Unfortunately, it means I have to navigate my way round the country via Shell petrol stations !!   

From what I hear Shell is far superior to supermarket fuel, but maybe it's all the same and that's just an urban myth ??

[threepot]

My Super3 seems to run nicer using Shell Premium(v power?) But haven't noticed a difference in my Tiger? And I think they do add ethenol..5%? Esso Premium is ethanol free.

[Timbox2]

My Super3 seems to run nicer using Shell Premium(v power?) But haven't noticed a difference in my Tiger? And I think they do add ethenol..5%? Esso Premium is ethanol free.

Yep, think your right, Esso is the only brand I can find that actually says its Ethanol free in most parts of country.