Motul 7000??

[car54]

Stopped by Autozone to grab some valvoline restore and protect 10w-40 motorcycle oil, it showed in stock on the app but store staff couldn't locate it so I left empty handed. What I did notice was $18/qt Motul 7000, which is hard to find info online about, especially for the US market. It appears to be a lower end product closer to 5100 than 7100…

Wonder if this is new or has it been a product they carried for a long time. Anyone ever try it? Ive only ever used 300v, which has been excellent.

 

[Japanese]

Stopped by Autozone to grab some valvoline restore and protect 10w-40 motorcycle oil, it showed in stock on the app but store staff couldn't locate it so I left empty handed. What I did notice was $18/qt Motul 7000, which is hard to find info online about, especially for the US market. It appears to be a lower end product closer to 5100 than 7100…

This is the 1st time I see Motul 7000—I'm sure there no such a Motul product.
There are 7100 (full syn) and 5100 (syn blend).

Here is the Motul 7100 10W-40:
https://www.motul.com/en-US/products/16499?id=16499&product=MOTUL+7100+10W-40+4T
PDS
https://azupim01.motul.com/media/motulData/DO/base/7100_10w40_us_en_fr_motul_16499_20260409.pdf

eBay
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nk...34524.m570.l1313&_odkw=motul+10w-40&_osacat=0

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=motul+7100+10w-40&crid=4FGIPHDSQYR5&sprefix=motul+7100+10w-40,aps,241&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

I found the 7000 10W-40 as well:
https://www.motul.com/en-MY/products/37112?id=37112&product=MOTUL+7000+4T+10W40
PDS
https://azupim01.motul.com/media/motulData/DO/base/7000%204T%2010W-40_JASO%202023.pdf

Here's a video on Motul motorcycle oils.

 

[Bonz]

@car54,

You just stocked up on Maxima and another oil in quantity, and drained 300v after 350 mi. I'll give you my address and ship me the oil you drain as long as you keep it clean and I'll be in supply for a decade. Lol.

I agree with japanese, there is no Motul 7000.

@Japanese,

The picture in his post shows motul 7000, however I am at a loss as to where that picture was taken as you are correct about only a 7100.

 

[rollins.]

This 7000 10w-40 probably is Gr.III but w/o the small ester % 7100 and the semi-syn 5100 10w-40's have.
7000 seems to be rare (somewhat limited to the Asian market). The pic on AutoZone site says "made in the US" btw.
https://www.autozone.com/p/motul-motor-oil-115019/1697978
...
7100 4T 10w-40 showed excellent shear stability(1.6% visc.loss.2023,made in France) in the D7109 , 90 cycles test the Russian oilclub did.

 

[Japanese]

I agree with japanese, there is no Motul 7000.

This 7000 10w-40 probably is Gr.III but w/o the small ester %

It looks like Motul 7000 10W-40 and 10W-50 are available only on some Asian markets, but not all. Also it doesn't say ester on the front label. So, it's definitely a lower grade product than 7100 series. (I posted links above as well)
https://www.motul.com/en-MY/products/37112?id=37112&product=MOTUL+7000+4T+10W40

PDS
https://azupim01.motul.com/media/motulData/DO/base/7000%204T%2010W-40_JASO%202023.pdf

 

[car54]

@car54,

You just stocked up on Maxima and another oil in quantity, and drained 300v after 350 mi. I'll give you my address and ship me the oil you drain as long as you keep it clean and I'll be in supply for a decade. Lol.

I only drained the 300v to give the Maxima a try since I bought 10 gallons and have ADD. i saved the 300v and I suspect it’ll end up in another bike, probably the mini (50&70cc) dirt bikes my girls ride.

I just put 400 miles of offroad soft sand riding around Florida on the Honda 250 with Maxima extra. First time I ever saw the temperature light come on, fan running for hours plowing deep sand and falling over a bunch in deep ruts. I’m NOT good at soft sand whatsoever but it was a workout and a ton of fun. Headed to Pennsylvania coal country next after I ditch these OEM tires for something better.

 

[Bonz]

My grandparents lived in florida, long since gone. I remember the white fine sand. That will bog the bike down for sure!

 

[thastinger]

That will bog the bike down for sure!

It's a 250, asphalt will do that.

 

[car54]

I wonder if the addition of 7000 to the US market is a result of base stocks just no longer being economical due to the offline refineries in the middle east. It is labeled made in USA just like every other motul product on the shelf at Autozone (3000, 7000, v twin engine, primary and gearbox, all three v twin offerings were ester) it’s priced lower than 5100 is online.