10 best motorcycle oils

As in cars, you should pour oil into a motorcycle as recommended by the manufacturer. Compliance with these requirements will ensure a long engine life without major repairs. And if in simple two-stroke engines oil fluid is added directly to the fuel, then in more modern 4 stroke units there is a separate lubrication system.

The review presents the best motor oils for motorcycle technology, commercially available on the Russian market. The rating is based on the performance characteristics of the product, recommendations of motorcycle engine maintenance specialists, as well as their owners, who use lubricant from one of the presented brands.

Top 10 best motorcycle oils

10 LUKOIL Moto 2T 1 l

This mineral product has the most affordable price and is suitable for simple and unpretentious motorcycles with a 2-stroke engine. Despite the low price, the oil has high detergency characteristics and perfectly protects parts from wear during operation at any intensity. The secret is contained in low-ash additive components, the presence of which determines the high efficiency of lubrication.

The oil mixes easily with all types of gasoline (the proportion is set by the recommendation of the manufacturer of a certain brand of motorcycle, but the generally accepted standard is the ratio of 50 to 1). During operation, no soot is formed on the plugs and the valve system, and the line for exhausting combustion products is maintained in an exceptional state. It should also be noted the almost complete absence of fakes on the market due to the narrow specifics of the product and its low cost.

9 Mannol 4-Takt Plus 10W-40

This brand produces oil in an affordable price range for motorcycles and other equipment, the power plant of which is a 4-stroke internal combustion engine. Semisynthetic oily liquid has a range of highly active filler materials that determine satisfactory performance. Mannol 4-Takt Plus can protect not only the walls of the cylinder and the ring of the piston system from wear, but also the transmission unit with a “wet” clutch.

The viscosity index is 151 units, which ensures good fluidity under conditions of diverse loads, including peak loads. At the same time, Mannol 4-Takt Plus demonstrates reliable operation at start times even in cold weather, however, the temperature threshold of -.30 ° C is a weighty reason for not pouring this oil into motorcycles operating in the northern regions of the country.

8 Eurol Motorcycle 10W-40

Despite the fact that motor oil is designed to combat the forces of friction arising in the engine, Eurol Motorcycle lubricant is completely devoid of modifiers that enhance the effectiveness of the basic base in this area. Nevertheless, this product has been successfully used in motorcycles for the lubrication of both 4-stroke engines and for some types of transmissions.Its characteristics provide high efficiency, preventing oxidative processes in any working conditions.

There are no opportunities for the deposition of deposits inside the engine due to the unique formulation of this modern lubricant. The oil film formed on the surfaces of friction pairs has a high density and resistance to rupture. This provides maximum protection during peak loads when the engine starts, when the oil pump has not yet started up at full capacity. This statement is true at temperatures down to -35 ° C.

7 ZIC M9 4T 10W-40

Modern motorcycles with a 4-stroke engine can not be imagined without high loads. In this regard, the oil used must provide optimum performance in all conditions. ZIC M9 4T 10W-40 is just such a lubricant, which is recommended to be poured even into highly raised bikes. Excellent fluidity (viscosity index 161) and high base number provide better processing and protection of friction pairs, as well as the suppression of oxidative processes leading to the formation of corrosion and deposits of different nature.

The ultrapure base of this oil, obtained using the latest Yubase II hydrocracking technology, has been repeatedly enhanced by highly effective additives containing polyesters. In addition to protecting the cylinder-piston group directly under critical loads, the ZIC M9 4T can be used to lubricate various types of gearboxes, as well as to ensure the performance of the clutch in an oil bath.

6 IDEMITSU 4T Max Eco 10W-30

Despite the fact that this oil is completely mineral, it provides excellent lubrication of rubbing surfaces in 4-stroke motorcycle engines. It is especially recommended to be poured into engines with a “wet” clutch and the presence of catalysts in the exhaust system. At the same time IDEMITSU 4T Max Eco provides cost-effective economy over long distances due to its high friction coefficient.

Lubricating effect determines the stable operation of the engine - extra noise and vibration go away. The operation of the clutch in the oil bath occurs smoothly, without jerks. As when switching speeds, and at the very start. IDEMITSU 4T Max Eco 10W-30 mineral lubricant prevents other deposits from forming better than other oils, and, with regular timely replacement, is able to provide reliable protection against friction for the entire service life of the engine.

5 ELF Moto 4 Road 10W-40

Regular use of this oil in a 4-stroke motorcycle engine creates high pressure in the area of ​​the cylinder-piston group, which leads to an increase in the power of the bike. The presence of a complex of highly effective additives contributes to the quenching of oxidative processes, which increases the maintenance-free period of operation. In addition to these advantages, the ELF Moto 4 Road motorcycle oil is characterized by viscosity stability (its index is 156) at operating temperatures. High heat capacity prevents overheating at peak loads.

Also of note is the excellent detergent characteristics of the lubricant - there is practically no consumption for waste and the formation of sludge deposits inside the engine. When switching to ELF Moto 4 Road, after the first cycle, a positive trend will be noticeable - a mild dissolution of the previously formed sediments and their maintenance in a dispersed state until the moment of replacement. Having decided to pour this oil into a motorcycle, many owners almost immediately noticed a change in the dynamics - it became better. In addition, the motor, after switching to this lubricant, works more smoothly and gently, and its noise level has decreased.

4 LIQUI MOLY Motorbike 4T 10W-40 Street

High-performance oil LIQUI MOLY Motorbike 4T is suitable for 4-stroke engines with different types of clutch and cooling system.During operation, it does not lead to the formation of varnish deposits and soot - not only the purity of the base, but also the complex of the best additives in its effectiveness affects. Also, there is almost no consumption of lubricating fluid due to its high temperature stability.

This feature reduces the possibility of overheating of the engine and ensures the stability of its work under all loads. The content in the oil of compounds with elements of sodium and titanium not only prevents the formation of deposits, but also increases the base number. As a result, if LIQUI MOLY Motorbike 4T 10W-40 Street is regularly poured in, this will best suppress the oxidation processes in the motorcycle engine, and increase its service life without accident.

3 Eni / Agip i-Ride Scooter 2T

Oil of this brand is recommended to use literally all manufacturers of motorcycles and mopeds in Italy. Unlike 4-stroke engine lubricants, the Eni / Agip i-Ride Scooter is added directly to the fuel. Mixing occurs almost instantly at any temperature, forming a homogeneous substance. Low sulfur content in the base oil is a distinctive feature of this product.

This negates the formation of soot inside the combustion chamber, economically consumes spark plug life and reduces deposits on the collector walls. The oil also contains additives that suppress oxidative reactions in the motorcycle engine, which increases the life of the unit without a trouble and provides better protection against friction under maximum loads. In addition, the Eni / Agip i-Ride Scooter is practically not forged on the domestic market, which is an additional advantage when choosing.

2 MOBIL 1 V-Twin Motorcycle Oil 20W-50

High-performance synthetic motorcycle oil with a 4-stroke engine offers the very best shear resistance. This provides excellent protection for friction couples in any operating conditions, regardless of the temperature environment in which the bike is located. The lubricant does not fade and does not evaporate under high loads, which makes the oil suitable for use in sports motorcycles.

No less successfully, MOBIL 1 V-Twin Motorcycle Oil can also be used in conventional motorcycles - its stability at high temperatures prevents the motor from overheating and ensures reliable operation at peak power levels. It should be noted, and the best frost-resistant characteristics of this lubricant Index 20W-50 (can be safely used in motorcycles, manufacturers of which recommend pouring 10W-40 oil) speaks of easier engine start in extreme cold, which leads to careful use of its resource.

1 Motul 300V Factory Line Road Racing 10W-40

The purest synthetics, obtained by the method of ESTER Core, is able to provide high-tech 4-stroke motorcycle engines with protection under critical loads. Moreover, the oil works equally effectively both on the slopes with mountain slalom and on the road races. We can safely say that the use of Motul 300V Factory Line Road Racing in conventional road motorcycles, equipped with catalytic neutralization of exhaust gases, will have a better effect, increasing the period of maintenance-free operation.

You should not only mix this oil with other lubricants for motorcycles - this can cause clogging of oil channels, so when switching to Motul 300V, it is recommended to use flushing. Regardless of the chosen mode of operation, stable pressure in the lubrication system of 4-stroke engines is ensured. Not the last role in achieving high efficiency of the oil liquid is played by additive components.They not only prevent premature wear in harsh environments, but also increase the power of the power plant to the maximum possible extent.

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