what kind of gas do bikes take?
i am a super newb to this stuff. the closest i have gotten to a bike is my huffy 5 speed.
so yeah
unleaded? 87 oct? or do they need a higher oct.
thanks

 

Since you are a newb to engines, I would prolly run the super. Get used to the ride, yes, a person can run lower octane depending on the tune.

 

i'm not new to engines, just bikes.
i'm planning on getting a zx6r so i would still run super in that?

 

Yep!

 

Since you know engines and what detonation sounds like, super is just a safety barrier. You can try to go with the 87 and see how the engine sounds. Same as with all engines. Sorry if I made it sound bad concerning the engine newb comment.

 

put whats recommended , why try to save 5 bucks when in the long run crappy 87 will damage the engine. put watevers recommended

 

Recommended is like breaking the ride in as recommended. Just a general safety number.

 

91 is the highest octane in Montana and I won't put anything lower in my bike.

 

well the highest we got here in mn is i think 93 at some shell stations....

also

the bold topic of e85 is begining to show up at every single gas station. i heard that its actually something like 105 oct.

if it is, is that bad to put in the engine. cause i've also heard putting to high of a performance fuel in a standard engine could prematurely wear it out as well.

the only vehicles that i know that use e85, is the flexfuel stuff, and my neighbors big block mustang pushin 600hp.

 

Put the lowest that does not cause spark knock. I have found that my Aprilia, CBR, and ZX6 run well on 91 without issues. More HP on the dyno too due to faster and more complete burn than 93 octane.