Post by ottoman on Nov 26, 2015 12:53:21 GMT -5
WOT riding is unwise on anything, except pre-70's BMW's and some older modest Jap bikes, and even then, caution should be employed. Nothing modern, Chinese/Russian/European/British/sub-Continental or US will long tollerate such abuse, unless it's a diesel, and then be careful.
Very few petrol engines are made now that will run at continuous max power without severe wear or overheating. The old BWM and VW boxers were such, but not anymore. Diesels are built to run continuously at max power, which is measured -10% for hi air temperatures and - another 10% for motor overheating. It's called de-rated max power, which is the minimum highest power the good engine will produce under the most adverse conditions. IE you will always get at least 22bhp from a 22bhp diesel in good condition.
Very few petrol engines are made now that will run at continuous max power without severe wear or overheating. The old BWM and VW boxers were such, but not anymore. Diesels are built to run continuously at max power, which is measured -10% for hi air temperatures and - another 10% for motor overheating. It's called de-rated max power, which is the minimum highest power the good engine will produce under the most adverse conditions. IE you will always get at least 22bhp from a 22bhp diesel in good condition.
octane, I don't know if its ethanol approved. Mine has done 1700km, oil changes every 3000km will be ok after first change at 1000km. Mine was made Dec 2009, and I bought it new in May this year. It really needs a kickstarter for emergencies, but for the price, it's ok.
RON, just hoping that's going to fix it. I'm quite heavy, tho' my riding area is reasonably flat - just a few slopes, most modest and mild winds atm. 
