Motorcycle engines require specifically engineered lubrication to handle the extreme environmental and performance demands placed upon them. Let’s take a closer look at several unseen motorcycle lubrication challenges that must be addressed.
Heat is the enemy
High-performance motorcycles feature compact, tightly integrated engines that produce intense heat, especially in stop-and-go traffic, during aggressive riding and on hot summer days. High-revving street, sport, touring, adventure and race motorcycles create additional thermal stress that few lubricants are designed to withstand.
Unlike automotive engines that benefit from powerful cooling systems, motorcycles rely primarily on airflow to maintain operating temperature. More power means more heat, so when the airflow slows, temperatures spike. Extreme temperatures cause lesser oils to degrade faster, leading to deposit formation that robs engines of efficiency and power.
Unseen shearing effects
Unlike single-purpose automotive lubricants, motorcycle oils usually serve multiple purposes, including engine, transmissions and clutch lubrication. Wet-clutch transmissions expose the motor oil to the high pressures and mechanical shearing forces of gear engagement. Shearing physically tears oils apart at a molecular level and permanently reduces viscosity, which leads to notchy shifting and reduced engine protection.
Foam is air, not oil
Motorcycle engines spinning at high rpm rapidly introduce air that can cause low-quality oils to foam. The higher the rpm, the more foam is produced. As foam travels between gears and engine components the bubbles collapse, which increases heat and oxidation and leaves behind air pockets that accelerate wear by allowing metal-to-metal contact.
Even when you aren’t riding
Moisture accumulates inside motorcycle engines when they are not ridden regularly enough to burn it off. Abrasive rust and corrosion can leave pits in metal surfaces, rapidly accelerating wear and causing compression loss, blow-by and even catastrophic engine failure.
Maximum Protection and Performance
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is formulated with advanced technology designed to maintain viscosity under extreme heat and pressure. It promotes smooth, precise shifting and helps motorcycle engines and transmissions run cleaner and cooler, giving you the peace-of-mind protection of an oil as precisely engineered as the bike in which it is used.
You’ll enjoy predictable power and torque delivery for precise cornering and maximum acceleration. And with drain intervals up to twice the bike manufacturer’s recommendations, you’ll be able to confidently wander far from home.
- Withstands Extreme Heat
If you like to push the limits of man and machine, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil reduces friction and heat to help keep your engine cool, prevent clutch-plate glazing and protect against wear, no matter how hard you ride. - Consistent Shifts
Ever blamed missed shifts on your bike, but never considered it might be the oil? AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil resist shearing under pressure and contains no friction modifiers to ensure positive engagement, smooth, precise shifting and extended clutch life. - Fights Foam
Many bikes need to run near redline to make maximum power. Fortunately, the advanced technology in AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil prevents air bubbles from forming at high engine speeds to help reduce oxidation, heat and wear, and extend oil life. - Inhibits Rust and Corrosion
If you’re one of the unfortunate motorcyclists who can’t ride every day (we empathize), AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil helps protect your bike from the damaging effects of rust and corrosion in between rides and while it is in storage. - Maximum Performance
Your bike was built for pinpoint control of extreme horsepower and torque. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil fights wear and power-robbing deposits to preserve the performance you paid for. - Ride-More Reliability
Only professional mechanics enjoy breakdowns. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil helps keep your engine running, no matter what mother nature throws at you, so you can ride longer and farther, worry free. - Exceeds Standards
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil meets or exceeds exacting industry standards, including API SP performance and JASO MA2 wet-clutch compatibility, exceeding the minimum requirements of major motorcycle manufacturers worldwide. It is also WARRANTY SECURE™ to keep your factory warranty intact.
Proven on the Road
We installed AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in a BMW R 1250 GS* and rode it aggressively on pavement and dirt. After 12,000 miles, twice the recommended drain interval, we tore the bike down and inspected the engine and transmission components for wear. Take a look at the pictures to see the results for yourself.
Applications
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is designed for motorcyclists who demand maximum protection and performance no matter how hard they ride. It is precision engineered to deliver immediate engine response and maximum power and acceleration in high-performance, street, sport, touring, adventure and race motorcycles.
Use AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in four-stroke motorcycles, including those made by Aprilia,* Benelli,* BMW,* Can-Am,* CFMoto,* Ducati,* Honda,* Husqvarna,* Kawasaki,* KTM,* Kymco,* Moto Guzzi,* Royal Enfield,* Suzuki,* Triumph* and Yamaha.*
