what kind of gas in my 696?

[mrplease]

what kind of gas do you put in your 696? the manual says 95 octane?

[Triple J]

what kind of gas do you put in your 696? the manual says 95 octane?

95 octane in Europe (your Italian manual) is the same as 91 octane in N. America. We use an average measurement, they don't, so our value is a bit lower.

Many (including myself) run regular (87 octane) in our 2 valve bikes without problem. The 696 has a higher compression ration though if I remember correctly, so it may be a good idea to run a higher grade. Ideally you shold run the lowest grade possible which doesn't make your engine knock...so experiment.

I run 87 in my Multi, but 91 in my 848. Not sure if the 91 is really necessary in my 848...but it has a pretty high cmpression ratio.

[mrplease]

great. thanks! thats what i've been using. 91...

[herm]

what kind of gas do you put in your 696? the manual says 95 octane?

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[Triple J]

In his defense, he is running a newer engine than is discussed in the other threads.

[rosstermyer]

i was just talking to a friend about this about 5 min ago and happened to see this thread.

im running 93 here in NC.  im also lucky to have a non ehtanol tainted chevron/texaco about 1/4 mile from my house. 

the dealer advised me to try to find non enthanol mixed gas if possible and run the highest grade avail short of race fuel. (you can buy 105 at the pump here from sunoco)

[herm]

In his defense, he is running a newer engine than is discussed in the other threads.

i dont think it matters a bit.
the discussion regarding low vs. high compression engines is still valid
the difference between euro vs. american octane ratings is still valid
the opinions expressed by members here about which octane they use is as valid as it ever has been

[He Man]

In his defense, he is running a newer engine than is discussed in the other threads.

Whats so new about the 696 engine?

This is how my pistons look like with 87 octane with 10% ethanol. im gonna sea foam he engine when i get her back.

[LA]

Don't do what Chris or Mike of Joe says!

Why not read the make the beast with two backsing "owner"s manual and do what it says?

What the hell would those idiots who design and build the motorcycle know about Ducatis? What do they say?

Follow the make the beast with two backsing owner's manual and buy a production manual and READ it.

Despite what anybody tells you, you can't hear the beginnings of incipient knock until after it is happening.
also
Read the owners manual and follow it. A word to the wise.

Look up the difference in Euro octane rating and US. FWIW our R+M/2 is 4 or 5 points higher by Euro measure. 91 = at least 95. Detergent package is important also.

LA

[zedsaid]

what kind of gas do you put in your 696? the manual says 95 octane?

Now look what you've done.

[mrplease]

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if it makes you feel any better i did do a search and nothing came up about the kind of gas to use in a 696...

[jdubbs32584]

if it makes you feel any better i did do a search and nothing came up about the kind of gas to use in a 696...

i think what he's suggesting is to add on to the current threads out there instead of making an entirely new one. just say, hey, i've got a 696, is it any different for me?

[herm]

i think what he's suggesting is to add on to the current threads out there instead of making an entirely new one. just say, hey, i've got a 696, is it any different for me?

thanks JB!

you can also most likely find the answer to your questions by reading those same threads

[jdubbs32584]

thanks JB!

you can also most likely find the answer to your questions by reading those same threads

anytime sweetpea. 

[silentbob]

What the hell would those idiots who design and build the motorcycle know about Ducatis? What do they say?

They have had the same octane recommendation for every compression ratio from 8.5:1 to 12.5:1, air cooled, water cooled, 2 valve, 4 valve, etc.  So I think it is safe to say they (Ducati) don't put much thought or testing into their octane requirement other than to tell people to use the highest octane commonly available at the pump in Europe.

These are also the same people that sent the 696 out the door with the coils wired wrong, gave up on ever making the S2R1000 run properly without installing the full Termi kit, sold thousands of bikes with flaking rockers and bad valve guides, and the list goes on.  They are humans not gods.  They take shortcuts and they make mistakes.