4 Facts about MotoGP Motorcycle Fuel, Is it the Same as Daily Motor Gasoline?

The MotoGP 2022 series Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia has passed, but the euphoria is still felt. Maybe some of you still have questions about this number one motorcycle racing event, such as what kind of fuel is used by MotoGP motorbikes. Considering that MotoGP motorbikes can go up to 360 kilometers per hour, not a few imagine that these fierce motorbikes use a kind of airplane fuel that cannot be bought carelessly.

In fact, the type of fuel that has criteria similar to MotoGP motorcycle fuel can be found easily and can be filled into your motorcycle tank, you know. So, so that you are not curious anymore, here are 4 facts about MotoGP motorbike fuel that you need to know.

1. First, please note that MotoGP has strict rules regarding fuel

It is true that the fuel for MotoGP motorcycles should not be arbitrary. Here, Dorna Sports as the license holder for the MotoGP event has a series of strict rules regarding fuel, including filling and storing fuel, chemical composition, to the amount of fuel allowed in the tank.

Regarding the amount of fuel allowed in the tank, MotoGP bikes can only be equipped with a maximum of 22 liters of fuel for each race. This rule is quite challenging for racers. They must be able to drive the motorbike as efficiently as possible so that it is enough to finish, because adding fuel in the middle of the race is not allowed.

2. MotoGP motorbikes must use lead-free fuel

Not only for MotoGP bikes, the use of lead-free fuel has been encouraged for all types of vehicles. In Indonesia, this has been implemented since 2006. Lead is a substance added to increase the octane number of the fuel.

Well, the use of lead-free fuel is not very good for the environment. The rest of the combustion process can pollute the air which can cause a number of health problems. In addition, the catalytic converter technology that functions to reduce the levels of toxins contained in vehicle exhaust gases also cannot work optimally on leaded fuel.

So, MotoGP requires the use of lead-free fuel, one of which is for environmental reasons. However, MotoGP's attention to environmental aspects is not only through the policy of lead-free fuel. In 2027, MotoGP will pave the way using non-fossil fuels.

3. The fuel used has an octane rating in the range of 95-102

Dorna sets the minimum octane rating for MotoGP fuel at 95 and the maximum at 102. The minimum number is set to ensure lead-free fuel, while the maximum number is set to maintain engine performance and durability.

To note, the higher the octane of a fuel, the combustion process will slow down because the engine requires high compression. As a result, engine heat and pressure will also increase.

Well, if you refer to the rules regarding octane values, MotoGP fuel actually has similar criteria to high-quality fuel from Pertamina that you can find at the nearest gas station, you know.

Pertamax Turbo, for example, has an octane rating that is within the range of Dorna's rules, which is 98. In addition, other Pertamax Series fuels, namely Pertamax, can also be adjusted to the needs of your vehicle to produce cool engine performance.

Having a product line that can produce engine performance as tough as a MotoGP motorbike is one of the reasons Pertamina is here to provide full support for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia aka MotoGP 2022 which was successfully held on March 18-20.

Here Pertamina wants to reaffirm its position as an energy provider that is not inferior to other global-scale energy companies in providing the best energy for various needs.

Previously, Pertamina through Pertamax Turbo and Pertamina Enduro lubricants had also been very close to the world of motorcycle racing. These two products have long supported the Indonesian motorsport industry.

Now, through support for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, Pertamina also wants to maximize the development potential for the bitumen business, the New Renewable Energy Sources campaign, and don't miss the optimization of the use of the MyPertamina application such as for the sale of MotoGP 2022 tickets.

For the New Renewable Energy Sources campaign from Pertamina, this is in line with Pertamina's energy mix target, where the use of new and renewable energy is targeted at 17% of the total energy mix in 2030.

4. The MotoGP team is free to choose the fuel supplier to use

Unlike the Moto2 and Moto3 classes which use fuel from a single supplier, for MotoGP Dorna allows each MotoGP team to choose their fuel supplier as long as it complies with the rules and conditions set. In addition, there will also be tests related to the fuel selected by each team.

Well, those are 4 facts about MotoGP motorcycle fuel that can answer your curiosity. In general, the gasoline sold at gas stations is different from the fuel used by MotoGP bikes. However, the quality of gasoline that you can get at Pertamina gas stations such as the Pertamax Series, which prioritizes the best quality, can optimize the performance of your vehicle's engine as tough as a MotoGP motorbike.