What Kind of Engine Oil is Best for the Supersport Motorcycles?

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The performance of a motorcycle can vary greatly depending on how good or bad the engine oil is, and how well it works together. If the performance of a supersport motorcycle is high by nature, you should be able to feel the difference more clearly. In this issue, I asked the staff of Webike about the oil they use for their supersport motorcycles. Some of them are mainly touring and some are serious about racing, so this will be a great reference for you! We also have a survey that we want all riders who love Supersport to answer. I hope you'll read this article all the way through and answer the survey too!

Supersport Motorcycle Engine Features

Smaller displacement motorcycles and torque-oriented off-road vehicles are mostly powered by single to two-cylinder engines. Supersports, especially large Supersports, are becoming more and more mainstream with four-cylinder engines, so we'll use four-cylinder engines as the basis of our discussion.

The advantage of a four-cylinder engine is that it is better at a higher rpm range than engines with fewer cylinders, so it can produce higher output or faster speeds. In addition, due to the mechanism, the time interval between explosions is small, and there is less vibration while driving. On the other hand, the higher RPMs mean that the inside of the engine gets very hot. In addition, as the number of cylinders increases, the number of parts that make up the engine becomes very large and the movement tends to become more and more complex.

What oil is suitable for you?

In conclusion, let's focus on the following three performance aspects of the oil (1) Maintains lubricity even at high temperatures. (2) Resistant to abrasion and seizure. (3) Excellent heat and oxidation stability As mentioned earlier, Supersport engines are high-revving and tend to be hot. This can be a very harsh environment for oil. To avoid compromising the performance of the oil, it is necessary to choose the right oil for the motorcycle. Then, it is a good idea to "explore" your preferences to find the right oil for the ride you are looking for.

Asked any Webike staff who loves supersport motorcycle!

I have a lot of motorcycle-loving staff here at Webike. So I surveyed our supersport riding staff to see what engine oil they use!

For this year's survey, I've divided the results into two categories: the racing category and the touring category.

The oil brand the Webike staff uses![Racing Edition]

At Webike, we have many staff members who race on the track. We don't compromise on the choice of oil to ensure that you are happy with your ride and that you win!

Other [A.S.H Oil / Elf Oil / Hiroko / Honda / LIQUIMOLY / NUTEC / SUNOCO] The most popular brands were Panolin and Motul, which have an outstanding reputation as racing oils. This was followed by Yamalube, and the feel-good factor made me say, "I can't use anything else! Some of our staff members were baffled, and Silcolin is on the list!

Second place in the race category, Motul

The company has been producing fuel oil for electric lights since before the automobile was invented, and is now known as the world's first oil manufacturer to sell the now-common "Automotive Multi-Grade Oil" and "100% Synthetic Automotive Oil".

Pen name Tono Motorcycle CBR900RR Fireblade '99
Oil used 300V FACTORY LINE ROAD RACING [10W40][4 cycle oil]
Review It was the 300V that I put in the CBR900RR that I bought on my first big motorcycle. At the time, Motul was a "high-grade oil" and I thought high grade = high performance, so I did my best to buy it. I drove a lot of track and city driving, and it rides smoothly with no problems. However, once the oil cools down after it gets hot, it deteriorates badly. If it's a sport ride, the shift touch is obviously reluctant by the third ride or so.

 

1st place in the race category, Panolin

Panolin oil is extremely heat resistant, soft in the normal temperature range, and long life specification to protect well to the high-temperature range. It is a high-quality oil that can be used widely from the small-displacement motorcycle to racing use.

Pen name Yagi Motorcycle CBR1000RR SC59
Oil used RACE [10W-50] [4 Cycle Oil]
Review Softer than a typical 10w-50, the shifting is impressive, and the feeling lasts up to about 3000km.

 

The oil brand the Webike staff uses! [Touring]

The Supersport is, of course, an excellent touring motorcycle. Whether you want to go long distances, drift through the city at night, or ride comfortably on the winding roads, the Supersport is a great choice. Its high performance allows you to enjoy a wide range of riding styles.Other OEM reliable [Castrol / Elf Oil / Hiroko / Kawasaki / Motorex / Panolin / Silcolin / Red Baron's Oil (Elf)]! Cost-effective Honda and Yamalube are still the most popular! Others, but the classic Castrol, Motrex, and Hiroko oil, which emphasizes healing, were also mentioned. Red Baron's oil was easily mixed in. I used to use the reserve system before, but it was very convenient. It seems to be an elf oil inside.  

2nd place in the touring category, Yamalube

Yamaha OEM 4-stroke oil "Yamalube". Yamaha Yamalube is a high quality, high performance 4-stroke engine oil that has been developed in tandem with the evolution of the engine to bring out the full potential of the engine.

Pen name Gobou Motorcycle YZF-R1 '16
Oil used Premium Synthetic [Yamaha OEM] Premium Synthetic [10W-40] [4 Cycle Oil]
Review All synthetic oil, OEM Yamaha, and yet cheap! I tried other oils such as RS4GP once, but I can only feel a small difference in my touring mainstream, so I always end up going back to premium.

1st place in touring category, Honda

Honda is a world brand that needs no explanation. It boasts unparalleled reliability and high performance in terms of quality of oil as well as motorcycles. If you can't decide what to choose, choose a "Honda" product.

Pen name Parupunte Motorcycle CBR900RR Fireblade SC28
Oil used Ultra G4 [0W-30][4 cycle oil]
Review I didn't know what kind of oil to use on my first big motorcycle, so I used the top grade Honda stock oil for now. The viscosity is low, but I didn't have any problems with normal use. However, it seemed to deteriorate quickly and after 1000km, the shift feeling was reluctant. To begin with, the oil is cheap, so you can change the gun if you start to worry about deterioration.

Tell us about the engine oils you are all using!

Thank you for reading this far. Finally, please tell us what engine oil you use in your supersport motorcycles by answering this short survey! Please take a moment to answer! You can also see what other riders have answered by clicking on the "Show previous answers" link that appears after you vote!

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