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**Achin** · 03-31-2011, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by xxbomb View Post

^ill most probably 'import' it from somewhere else...lol

Pondicherry?

**n_aditya** · 03-31-2011, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Correct me if I am wrong, but the normal petrol in all cities is 91 octane.

Originally posted by bprags View Post

So 91 octane is what is available everywhere, all BSIII engines require 91 octane fuels.

I checked in a few IOC and BP bunks and none of the attendants knew what octane rating was being sold. They looked at me like i was from another planet. The owner/manager at these bunks said 87 octane.

I always tankup on shell premium. Not worth taking a risk at other bunks with so much adulteration and pilfering that happens.

**BladeBoy** · 03-31-2011, 01:18 PM

If you are gonna import from Pondicherry, Can ya enlighten me the procedures via PM ?

Originally posted by xxbomb View Post

^ill most probably 'import' it from somewhere else...lol

**saurabh81** · 03-31-2011, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by xxbomb View Post

^ill most probably 'import' it from somewhere else...lol

Even I am thinking about "Pondicherry" though its just a 6 Hr drive but price wise it seems its a "Phoren" country....

**sudeepnbr** · 03-31-2011, 03:29 PM

Spotted a huge hoarding of Honda CBR 250R in Bangalore today!
Good days ahead.

**shivaprasad.ms** · 03-31-2011, 03:29 PM

As we wait, lets watch whats happening to the competition. BikeIndia in its April issue reported of FZ250 from Yamaha and ********** has a news about Hyosung's GT250R coming in 2012 for under Rs.2 lac...
Hyosung to Launch a 250cc V-Twin Motorcycle in India by 2012

**avinrichards** · 03-31-2011, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by n_aditya View Post

I checked in a few IOC and BP bunks and none of the attendants knew what octane rating was being sold. They looked at me like i was from another planet. The owner/manager at these bunks said 87 octane.

I always tankup on shell premium. Not worth taking a risk at other bunks with so much adulteration and pilfering that happens.

The 'normal' petrol around available at most bunks is 87 octane.

Both shell normal and premium are 91 octane.

**vijaydutt** · 03-31-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by shivaprasad.ms View Post

As we wait, lets watch whats happening to the competition. BikeIndia in its April issue reported of FZ250 from Yamaha and ********** has a news about Hyosung's GT250R coming in 2012 for under Rs.2 lac...
Hyosung to Launch a 250cc V-Twin Motorcycle in India by 2012

So..Have you changed your mind..

**shivaprasad.ms** · 03-31-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by vijaydutt View Post

So..Have you changed your mind..

This competition never stops, if you wait for better, you will wait for ever

Just posted to spoil some other guys here, if at all it is possible

**vijaydutt** · 03-31-2011, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by shivaprasad.ms View Post

This competition never stops, if you wait for better, you will wait for ever

Just posted to spoil some other guys here, if at all it is possible

Nice try,,

.

Between, I called up Silicon Honda guys now and they say the same old story..Company has not yet provided them any price & delivery details..

..

The wait continues.....

**aargee** · 03-31-2011, 04:16 PM

Guys planning to tank up 91 octane vs 87 octane think twice. 91 octane is low on combustion & is useful on high compression vehicles such as Ninja. Though the CR is 10.7 for C250R, its better to check the owner's manual as what fuel is recommended or get a reliable answer from a knowledgable (or HMSI trained for C250R) technician.

Using a high octane on low compression engines will cause undesirable results, unless someone wants to bash HMSI for supplying bad engines.

**sudeepnbr** · 03-31-2011, 04:22 PM

Called up Saphire Honda, and they too say that they'll be getting the bike around 15th April. Deliveries will take 1-2 days more as they need to do the registrations from RTO. Regarding the price, he said he'll give me a call on or before 5th April.

And hence, the wait continues...................

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Guys planning to tank up 91 octane vs 87 octane think twice. 91 octane is low on combustion & is useful on high compression vehicles such as Ninja. Though the CR is 10.7 for C250R, its better to check the owner's manual as what fuel is recommended or get a reliable answer from a knowledgable (or HMSI trained for C250R) technician.

Using a high octane on low compression engines will cause undesirable results, unless someone wants to bash HMSI for supplying bad engines.

We saw the sticker on C250R tank saying 91 Octane! So that means company is recommending that.

EDIT: This is my CBR"250"Rth post!

**ajaymanohar** · 03-31-2011, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by n_aditya View Post

I checked in a few IOC and BP bunks and none of the attendants knew what octane rating was being sold. They looked at me like i was from another planet. The owner/manager at these bunks said 87 octane.

I always tankup on shell premium. Not worth taking a risk at other bunks with so much adulteration and pilfering that happens.

Originally posted by avinrichards View Post

The 'normal' petrol around available at most bunks is 87 octane.

Both shell normal and premium are 91 octane.

Guys, is Shell the only company giving 91 octane fuel? And pardon my ignorance, but could anyone of you highlighten the difference in the fuel types, and also the possible outcome of filling 87 octane in CBR?
If I remember correctly, ajay(R1 Paper Cut Dream) had posted one thread about various 91Octane fuel centres in bangalore/India. Does that thread still exist, I am unable to find it now.

**n_aditya** · 03-31-2011, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by ajaymanohar View Post

Guys, is Shell the only company giving 91 octane fuel? And pardon my ignorance, but could anyone of you highlighten the difference in the fuel types, and also the possible outcome of filling 87 octane in CBR?

Shell fuels are 91 octane. Regular Shell unleaded is 91 octane while Shell Premium is 91 octane with additives.

Filling in lower octane fuels will cause knocking and detonation which is very bad for the engine. The engine internals such as valves, piston etc. will get damaged in the long run so avoid filling fuel of a lower octane rating than what is recommended in the manual.

I once filled premium fuel from a BP bunk which is 87 octane with additives (was told its 91 octane) and at another time filled regular 87 octane too. Just these 2 occasions as i had no other option. My bike did not complain by way of knocking but i wouldnt take a risk. Normally the ECU will retard the timing in case fuel quality is bad and it will adjust for optimum performance with that fuel but again not recommended unless you have no alternatives.

**pritish** · 03-31-2011, 04:52 PM

For prices...CBR 250R

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Honda CBR250R Launched in India at 1.43 ex showroom Delhi

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