Fuel; Servicing Your Honda (Cont'd); Fuel Recommendation - Honda 2009 CBR1000RR Owner's Manual

Fuel

Refer to Saf ety Precautions

Fuel Recommendation

type
pump octane
number
We recommend that you use premium
unleaded fuel because it produces fewer
engine deposits and extends the life of
exhaust system components.
The use of leaded gas will damage the
catalytic converter.
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Servicing Your Honda
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premium unleaded
91 (or higher)
. Your engine is designed to use any
premium gasoline that has a pump octane
number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps
at service stations normally display the
pump octane number. For information on
the use of oxygenated fuels, see page
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause
persistent ''pinging'' or ''spark knock'' (a
loud rapping noise) which, if severe, can
lead to engine damage. Light pinging
experienced while operating under a heavy
load, such as climbing a hill, is no cause
for concern.
If pinging or spark knock occurs at a
steady engine speed under normal load,
change brands of gasoline. If pinging or
spark knock persists, consult your Honda
dealer.
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