Fuel Additives

Get the Most from your Engine with XLMOTO Motorcycle Fuel Additives

Gasoline is a refined version of petroleum, which is why we know it as gas or petrol. To comply with environmental laws, vehicle fuel is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, additives and blending agents. The exact quantities of each agent vary depending on the refinery. They all, though, have one thing in common. Over time, deposits build up in cylinder-head carbs and fuel injectors. To get the best out of your engine, XLMOTO offers a range of motorcycle fuel additives to boost your engine. This boost can come as a result of increasing the octane or by cleaning out the components in the combustion process. Motorcycle fuel additives have specific and varied roles. So, let’s look closely at the different types.

Octane booster

Adding poor quality or low-octane fuel to your motorcycle results in a drop in performance and noticeable side effects. Knocking (detonation) and pinging (pre-ignition) are the two most common problems. Both issues occur when the fuel burns unevenly and ignites at the wrong time. These issues can damage an engine. For fuel, the higher the octane number, the more stable the combustion process. Octane booster increases the fuel’s octane rating to produce more predictable and precise combustion. Octane booster also suppresses moisture. You can use it for 2 and 4-stroke engines to offer increased performance, easier starting and crisper throttle response. This motorcycle fuel additive is excellent for high-performance motorcycles.

Friction reduction

This motorcycle fuel additive type increases an engine’s performance entirely differently than an octane booster. Here, friction-reducing additives work with various fuels, including petrol, diesel and methanol. When mixed with fuel, friction-reducing additives coat the internal surfaces with a thin film that reduces friction between moving components. This action means the engine will run more smoothly. It does, however, produce the same performance while expending less energy. These motorcycle fuel additives mean your engine burns less fuel and its moving parts last longer. It also cleans your motorcycle’s injectors to optimise fuel efficiency.

Two-stroke additives

If you run a 2-stroke motorcycle on the street or off-road, you’ll notice smoke and fumes exiting the exhaust. These acrid emissions result from oil in the fuel/oil mixture burning off during combustion. Two-stroke motorcycle fuel additives replace the oil in the fuel/oil mixture. This process provides excellent lubrication properties. It also reduces harmful emissions by up to 70%. Two versions of this motorcycle fuel additive are available. The first is for motorcycles that require their fuel/oil mixture blended manually. The second fuel additive is formulated for 2-stroke motorcycles with a separate oil tank. Here, the additive replaces the oil and injects into the fuel before entering the combustion chamber.