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Maintenance Fundamentals

Engine Oil

Engine oil consumption varies and oil quality deteriorates according to riding conditions and time elapsed.

Check the engine oil level regularly, and add the recommended engine oil if necessary. Dirty oil or old oil should be changed as soon as possible.

Selecting the Engine Oil

For recommended engine oil, see “Specifications.”


If you use non-Honda engine oil, check the label to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards:

  • JASO T 903 standard*1: MA
  • SAE standard*2: 10W-30
  • API classification*3: SJ or higher
  • The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines. There are two classes: MA and MB. For example, the following label shows the MA classification.

    • Oil code

    Oil classification

  • The SAE standard grades oils by their viscosity.
  • The API classification specifies the quality and performance rating of engine oils. Use SJ or higher oils, excluding oils marked as “Energy Conserving” or “Resource Conserving” on the circular API service symbol.

    • Not recommended

    Recommended

    Recommended topic(s)

  • Adding Engine Oil
  • Multi-information display
  • Instruments