Can the Benelli BN 300 use 92 octane gasoline?
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Benelli BN 300 requires 93 octane gasoline, and it is not recommended to use 92 octane. The type of gasoline a motorcycle should use depends on the engine's compression ratio. If the engine's compression ratio is below 9, it is recommended to use 90 octane gasoline; if the compression ratio is below 9.5, 93 octane gasoline is suggested. Using gasoline with a lower octane rating in a high-compression engine can lead to knocking during operation, potentially causing damage to the engine. Conversely, if the engine has a low compression ratio and uses gasoline with a higher octane rating, incomplete combustion may occur, leading to unnecessary waste. Higher octane gasoline has better anti-knock properties, but if the engine's compression ratio is insufficient, it can easily lead to carbon buildup during operation. Motorcycles are labeled with the recommended gasoline octane rating upon manufacture. When refueling, simply follow the recommended octane rating specified for the motorcycle.