Choosing the right engine oil for your bike in India is very important for the performance, life and mileage of the bike. The choice of engine oil depends on the bike’s engine type (petrol/diesel), weather, riding style and manufacturer’s recommendations.There are some important factors that you should keep in mind while selecting engine oil for bike and scooty. Proper selection of engine oil improves the performance of your vehicle’s engine, and also ensures long-term reliability. Now let us understand in detail which engine oil will be perfect for your bike or scooty.
Types of Engine Oil -Belmont 4T
(A) Mineral Oil
Features: It is refined from crude oil, is cheap and good for bikes with regular maintenance.
Usage: Old bikes or low-performance bikes (like Splendor, Passion).
Disadvantage: Degrades quickly, needs frequent change.
(B) Semi-Synthetic Oil
Features: Mixture of mineral and synthetic oil, better protection and a little expensive.
Usage: Mid-range bikes (like Pulsar 150, Apache 160).
(C) Fully Synthetic Oil
Features: High-performance, long life, works better in extreme temperatures.
Usage: Premium and sports bikes (like KTM, Royal Enfield, Yamaha R15).
Disadvantages: Expensive, but needs to be changed less frequently.
How to choose bike engine oil grade?
What numbers like Belmont 10W-40, 20W-50 written on engine oil mean:
- First number (W = Winter): Oil flow in cold weather (the lower, the better).
- Second number: Viscosity at high temperatures.
- Recommended grades for India:
Normal climate (20°C–40°C): 20W-40 (for most bikes). - Hot regions (Rajasthan, Gujarat): 20W-50 (eg. for Royal Enfield).
- Cold regions (Himachal, Kashmir): 10W-30 or 10W-40.
- New bikes (for fuel efficiency): 5W-30/5W-40 (eg. Honda Activa 6G).
Which should be the best oil according to bike/scooty?
Scooters (Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter):
- Model: 110-125cc (air-cooled).
- Oil: Semi-synthetic or mineral.
Grade: 10W-30 (new models), 20W-40 (old).
Top Brands:
- BELMONT 4T SN 20W40 ( FOR BIKE)
- BELMONT 4T SM 10W30 (FOR Scooty)
- Motul Scoot Expert 10W-40
- Shell Advance AX7 10W-40
Computer Bikes (Bajaj Platina, Hero Splendor):
Oil: Mineral or semi-synthetic.
Grade: 20W-40.
Top Brands:
- Belmont 4t 20w40
- Castrol Activ 4T 20W-40
- Bajaj Genuine Oil 20W-50
Sports Bikes (Pulsar NS, Apache RTR):
Oil: Semi-synthetic/Full Synthetic.
Grade: 10W-40 or 15W-50.
Top Brands:
- Belmont premium 4t 10w40 ( Synthetic )
- Belmont 15w50 (semi-synethetic)
- Motul 5100 15W-50 (Semi-synthetic)
- Shell Advance Ultra 10W-40
High-performance bikes (KTM, Royal Enfield):
Oil: Full synthetic.
Grade: 15W-50 (RE), 10W-50 (KTM).
Top brands:
- Belmont 20w50 special (for RE)
- Motul 7100 20W-50 (for RE)
- Motul 300V (for racing bikes)
Top Engine Oil Brands in India
1.) BELMONT(India): high quality premium lubes.
2.) Motul (France): Best for high-end synthetic oils.
3.) Shell Advance (Netherlands): Excellent thermal stability.
4.) Castrol (UK): Most popular in India, different ranges available.
5.) Valvoline (USA): Budget-friendly and good performance.
6.) Bajaj/ Hero Genuine Oils: As per OEM recommendations.
Important Tips
- Check the manual: Always go for the grade mentioned in the bike manual.
- Oil change interval: Mineral (2000–3000 km), Synthetic (5000–6000 km).
- JASO MA/MA2: This standard is mandatory for wet clutch bikes (like RE, Pulsar).
- Avoid fake oil: Buy only from authorised dealers.
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