Motorcycle Oil FAQs
Get answers from Valvoline for FAQs about motorcycle oil, including the differences between motorcycle oil and car motor oil, Harley compatibility and more.
What’s better than a fist full of throttle on an endless stretch of highway? Knowing your bike is running at peak performance. Piston deposits can rob your motorcycle of horsepower, fuel efficiency, and even engine life. Designed with proprietary Active Clean technology, Valvoline Restore & Protect 4-Stroke Full Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil removes up to 99% of deposits with continuous use when used as directed for six or more consecutive oil changes at standard maintenance intervals based on adapted Sequence IIIH testing, while Liqui-Shield technology prevents future deposits. The full synthetic formula helps safeguard the wet clutch system and engine against intense heat and high RPMs in all driving conditions, minimizing wear and maximizing power. For premium performance, give your bike premium protection. Valvoline Restore & Protect Full Synthetic 10W-40, a first-of-its-kind motorcycle oil that removes up to 99% of harmful deposits with continuous use.
What you get out of your motorcycle depends on what you put into it. Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Full Synthetic Premium Motor Oil is reformulated with advanced technology and superior additives for increased fuel efficiency, enhanced protection and extended oil life. Valvoline’s improved formula is engineered to deliver up to 5X better durability vs. industry standards in IVA engine tests and up to 20% better engine cleanliness vs. typical API SL quality engine oil.* It also features exceptional wet clutch protection for smooth shifting and maximum performance. Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Full Synthetic Motor Oil is better than ever to keep your bike running stronger for longer, no matter where the road takes you.
* In Honda XR250 engine test
In most four-stroke motorcycles, the engine oil performs multiple functions, including lubricating the motor, gears and clutch. Valvoline’s reformulated 4-Stroke Motorcycle Conventional Motor Oil excels at all of these demanding tasks, while also handling extreme heat and high RPMs. Engineered with top-quality additives for increased fuel efficiency, extended oil life and enhanced protection, Valvoline’s conventional formula now delivers up to 3X better durability vs. industry standards in sequence IVA engine tests. It also provides 40% better transmission protection* plus outstanding wet clutch protection for maximum power transfer. Why settle for ordinary conventional oil when you can have extraordinary protection and performance with Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Conventional Motor Oil?
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