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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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,
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.
HEALTH & SAFETY
This product is not expected to cause health concerns
when used for the intended application and according to
the recommendations in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
An MSDS is available via the Internet at
www.amsoil.com or upon request at (715) 392-7101.
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