Normal vs power petrol: Whenever we go to the petrol pump to get fuel in the bike, there are often two options in front, normal petrol and power petrol. Many people get entangled between the price and performance as to whom to choose. In this news, we will tell you in easy language which petrol is the best for your motorcycle.
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Difference between normal and power petrol (Normal vs power petrol)
The octane rating of normal petrol is about 87, while the rating of power petrol (premium or high-octane) is 91 or more. The octane rating shows how capable of tolerating pressure in the petrol engine and stopping knocking. Due to more octane in power petrol, it gives better performance.
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Benefits of power petrol (Normal vs power petrol)
- Better Performance: High-performance gives sharp response and smooth acceleration in bikes.
- Engine security: Knocking is low, which increases the age of the engine.
- Mileage improvement: Mileage may also be a bit better due to increasing efficiency in some bikes.
- less pollution: The smoke emanating from the engine decreases.
- Cool engine: The sound decreases, which improves riding experience.
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Normal petrol is right for (Normal vs power petrol)
If you have an old or low-power bike (eg 100-150cc), then normal petrol is correct. It is cheap and enough for everyday need.
Which one to choose?
- High-performance bike (Power petrol is better for (KTM, Yamaha R15, Apache RR310 like).
- Commuting bike (Hero splendor, like Bajaj Platina) Normal petrol is perfectly fine.
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Price difference (Normal vs power petrol)
Power petrol is expensive by Rs 4-7 per liter than normal petrol. At the same time, the price of some high-octane petrol (eg XP100) can be up to Rs 150-160 per liter.
The result is that the election of petrol depends on the bike model and your budget. Power petrol is benefited in high-performance bikes, but normal petrol is sufficient for everyday low-power bikes.
