I am looking for an oil that meets the Shell Advance Ultra 4 specs. Seems this oil is not available in the USA. Valvoline does not have a compatable oil & non of the other oil manufacturers have responded to my e mails.
I would think that Motul 300V is on par with any oil out there in terms of specifications. I keep wanting to do a UOA with Motul but just can't seem to find some on sale...at full price it's like liquid gold.
Something high quality and reasonably priced I would take a look at Rotella T6.
Here's a good link too- http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/gt-1000/oil-change/ ...further down the page (the whole thing is useful though) there is a table that compares possible substitutes. On oil update #2, he actually tries Motul and seems to like it...hope that helps a bit!
Houston Superbikes sell an oil change kit for Ducati ... comes with what looks like just enough Motul 300V oil for the change and a K&N oil filter for about $70. Below is a link.