What grade of fuel does the K require?
Fastest Tourer? FJR takes a respectable 6th place
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Top_Speed1
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Book says 89, but a lot of guys run 87 or whatever is at the pump. So far I have only put in 89, but up in Canada at some of the remote stations; I'm sure I will (have to) do the 87.
That's a change from BMWs of past, then. Thanks for the update.
HotRodZilla
GOD BLESS AMERICA
No it's not...With 87, the bike will run just fine. The knock sensor will prevent the bike from making full power, just like in most high compression modern cars. The bike can't reach full potential until 89 or better is used.
So maybe they should rank bikes according to the fastest ST using regular fuel. Of course, that would be stupid too.
Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
Well according to the experts here at FJRforum, High(er) Octane doesn't give any more power than the lower grade fuel. We had this run around back awhile ago and the thread went on and on........
For such an awesome torque monster, a few pennies more a gallon is way worth it for me. Some however (on K16) say there is absolutely no benefit to the 89 vs 87. It's been a hot topic, I'll stick w 89 when I can get it.
Redfish Hunter
Gone Fishing
Well, if you are spending more money on the high octane fuel, the bike has to be faster. The more money you spend on fuel, the less weight in money you are carrying. Less weight equals more speed.
Yes, that sounds dumb. But not any more dumb than the article this thread was based on.
Yes, that sounds dumb. But not any more dumb than the article this thread was based on.
Steel_Gin
Well-known member
If they actually used the FJR they have pictured I’m sure it would have finished number ONE. Sounds like they used a Gen I or Gen III for the test.
SoCalFJR1300
Well-known member
My question would be is the K1600 $10,000 better than the FJR??
I would guess not.
I would guess not.
Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
At least I got a chuckle outta this!
I'm sure if the Feej took 1st, it would of been all banners and balloons here, lol 89 is not deemed Hi Octane Fuel, but that's nit pick'n
We all need to ride! 'nuff said
IIRC about the octane thread, what was said that anything higher than the motor was designed/tuned for is wasting money. With the FJR, it was tuned for regular unleaded. My comment about the BMWs was based on those I know from friends which were tuned for premium unleaded. They would run without damage at lower octane because of the knock sensors but they did it by retarding timing (?) so weren't optimal.
But that's just my understanding off the top of my head.
But that's just my understanding off the top of my head.
Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
Roger That!
I think BMW has finally come to reason that HiOct fuel is not all that desirable to owners, especially in this economy right now.
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mferriter
Occasionally trying to get work done
That list is completely bogus.
How can you have a list of the top ten fastest ANYTHING without including all of the top speeds?
I'm calling BS in the whole deal. Just a list of ST bikes in no particular order.
How can you have a list of the top ten fastest ANYTHING without including all of the top speeds?
I'm calling BS in the whole deal. Just a list of ST bikes in no particular order.
xp@
Member
Just keep riding, the connie only has a 350km range (on a good day) you will pass them in he gas station
Have ridden many a spirited ride with ST1300's and been very evenly matched until they left me in the gas station. But that was on my 650 Transalp but now that I have an FJR things may change...
2006FJR
Administrator of Transportation
I have had my new BMW next to my 2006 FJR wide open and they were very very close at the limit. I think the BMW might have took it by a nose.
Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
Trent, your GTL is speed limited (compared to the GT), but glad to know it can keep up w the Feejer.
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
+1, Gunny; I run 89 in my K1600GT, but it has run just fine on 87 here in Estados Unidos; down in Mexico it prefers PEMEX Premio but it also runs just fine on Sin Magna ese; up in Canuckistan I run either 87 or 89 octane, but with every fill up I add six ounces of Forty Creek Whiskey that I steal from yamafitter - Billy Fitz! jes' sayin' and nuff said, eh!
IIRC the owners manual and the stickers contradict each other on my Dakar...
... So I run a methane slip substance which causes the bike to run shitty, which kind of stinks.
... So I run a methane slip substance which causes the bike to run shitty, which kind of stinks.
Harvey Mushman
Active member
I think a Diavel Strada would have spanked them all.
carlson_mn
Well-known member
I want that two minutes of my life back from reading that 'ranking' article.
Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
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