Lubricants for four‐stroke motorcycles

Abstract

Lubricants for four‐stroke motorcycles have traditionally been rebranded versions of those used for passenger car engine lubrication. Recent developments in passenger car engine oils with the intention of improving fuel utilisation efficiencies were not compatible with some of the specific requirements of four‐stroke motorcycle powertrain lubrication. The effect of using such lubricants on the various components of the motorcycle powertrain, including the engine, clutch, gearbox, starter system drive and back torque limiter is described. The subsequent development of a new specification specifically for use in four‐stroke motorcycles is described.

Citation

Margaroni, D. (1998), "Lubricants for four‐stroke motorcycles", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 50 No. 2, pp. 61-71. https://doi.org/10.1108/00368799810207091