Can you use jet fuel in a motocross bike?

Answer 1

No. Generally, if not always jet engines or Gas Turbine Engines as they are called run on a diesel/kerosine type fuel. Fuel companys name jet fuel many different things, here it is mainly called JET-A1 in the commercial airline industry, it sometimes is called things like AVTUR, AVTAG and AVCAT. Although they have slightly different characteristics the composition is still primarily the same, -which is like diesel. It is possible for gas turbine engines to run on pump petrol, pump diesel and other fuels like kerosine, but usually increases wear and tear and affects performance. So JET-A1 is used. You may be getting confused with Aviation grade petrol or AVGAS, which CAN be used in Motocross bikes. It is very similar to normal pump petrol but has a much higher octane rating, and sometimes may contain lead. Also costs alot more! I run in my moto-x bike (Suzuki RM 250 '07) a 50/50 mix of pump fuel and AVGAS and it has great results PROVIDED the bike is jetted correctly and the correct fuel/oil ratio used. Hope this helps. Dan.