Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Ready to Use E20 Fuel

Published 2026-10-17

The Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI) has stated that the technology of motorcycles currently being produced is already prepared to use E20 fuel. E20 fuel is gasoline blended with 20 percent ethanol, a step taken to support the use of more environmentally friendly energy.

Currently, the eco-friendly fuel available in Indonesia, Pertamax Green 95, still uses a 5 percent ethanol blend, known as E5. Nevertheless, the technological readiness of motorcycles to use E20 demonstrates that the domestic automotive industry is one step ahead in anticipating the energy transition.

The use of ethanol blends in vehicle fuel is one of the government's strategies to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. By increasing the ethanol content, vehicle exhaust emissions are expected to be cleaner compared to pure gasoline.

Motorcycle manufacturers belonging to AISI have made various technical adjustments to their vehicle engines. This is done to ensure that the engines remain durable and maintain optimal performance even when using fuel with higher ethanol blends in the future.

Overall, this industry readiness serves as a positive signal for national energy policy. The Indonesian public is also expected to be able to switch more easily to more environmentally friendly fuels as infrastructure and fuel supplies become adequately available in the future.

Sources: Kompas.com

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