Originally Posted By: BigCahuna
You won't find a motorcycle specific oil that has an API rating.No donut on the back of the bottle, just something that says it meets a sg or sm rating of some sort.No one is monitoring if the oil actually meets those specs or any spec. It's up to the bike mfgr to spec what oil to use. Another reason why "motorcycle oils"are a joke, considering what they cost.,,
I'm in full agreement with the last sentence.
I've NEVER bought a motorcycle specific oil. NEVER.
With excellent oils available such as Delvac and Rotella, who in their right mind would blow their money on motorcycle specific oils that cost much more without providing the same level of protection as any decent quality HDEO?
However, it's abundantly obvious that many motorcyclists don't do their homework and have no trouble spending big bucks for oil labels with motorcycle pictures on them and promises of outstanding performance!
That's quite a premium to pay for cheezy advertising art and empty promises.