[Yamatr3]

I started using GRO in my race bikes. Having good luck with it so far. I found out about it from my local Ducati shop Moto Corse.

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[m249saw]

Hi,Anyone have a part number for the OE Kawasaki oil. Also what weight is it please? Thank you!

K61021-101-01Q is the PN for the quart of the non-synthetic 10w-40. Its whats in the Kawi oil change kits.

 

[50]

I'll be using this oil for both the Ninja 400 and 4RR.
Royal Purple 01315 10w40
I compared the Motul 7000 synthetic to this oil via their data sheets and the RP is superior in many specs that count for quality lubrication and clutch performance.

Been a RP man for some time and has always been a great oil.
Blackstone Labs sent back a great report on the oil for my car after a 6,000 mile oil change interval.
Plenty left on the RP HPS high zinc formula oil to keep on going even after 6k miles and no I'm not easy on my not so stock fully tuned car either. 😈😇

Like any oil thread we all have opinions and there's some good ones on this thread. 👍

 

[russinbussin]

Would the K&N oil filter that the NInja400 uses fit the same on the ZX4RR? Haven't seen them release a specific one for it but I think it should work the same. My only concern is the fitment and threading. Thoughts?

 

[50]

Would the K&N oil filter that the NInja400 uses fit the same on the ZX4RR? Haven't seen them release a specific one for it but I think it should work the same. My only concern is the fitment and threading. Thoughts?

They're the same and interchangeable.

 

[Qdatboi]

Can’t help but notice no one’s mentioned RP. Ran it and a k&n on the n400. No complaints. When I got the ZX4RR bike home the first night had a little oil coming from the full cap, was a smidge loose. Topped with RP until the first oil change .

 

[Qdatboi]

I spoke before I saw misnblus comment . Scratch what I said 😂

 

[TrailLaser]

I compared the Motul 7000 synthetic to this oil via their data sheets and the RP is superior in many specs that count for quality lubrication and clutch performance.

So after my own comparison with data sheets, I came to the same conclusion. Will be running RP 10w40 in the 4RR..

Although I will continue to run Motul 2t in the KTM.

 

[Swamp Daddy]

I'm reviving this thread for some more oil talk. I I read this article and wonder if you agree with it or not and why.

 

[SCNinja400]

I've never paid much attention to oil talk tbh, I use whatever came with the engine when I purchased it.

I did post my ZX6R oil test results from Blackstone and everything is looking good after 13k miles on the same type of oil that came from the factory. I've used both Lucas and Kawasak oil brands.

 

[Swamp Daddy]

I've never paid much attention to oil talk tbh, I use whatever came with the engine when I purchased it.

I did post my ZX6R oil test results from Blackstone and everything is looking good after 13k miles on the same type of oil that came from the factory. I've used both Lucas and Kawasak oil brands.

I'll be doing an oil analysis with Blackstone with my next oil change. I do it on every oil change I do on my pickup.

Do you wait until 13k miles or do it at least once a year? I don't know how many miles a year you do on your motorcycle, but I don't see myself doing that many miles a year on mine. I will do an oil change at least once a year.

 

[NinjaDwarf]

Motul 5100 10W40 like we use on 80% of our bikes. Very affordable, semi-synthetic, and esther included.

 

[SCNinja400]

I'll be doing an oil analysis with Blackstone with my next oil change. I do it on every oil change I do on my pickup.

Do you wait until 13k miles or do it at least once a year? I don't know how many miles a year you do on your motorcycle, but I don't see myself doing that many miles a year on mine. I will do an oil change at least once a year.

I waited until 13k miles which took about 2 years. I use K&N air and oil filters and change the oil twice a year.

 

[MopSlapper]

Did anyone suffer clutch slipping with RP Max Cycle? I have changes the clutch, Springs, Cable till slipping. only variable left is the RP Max Cycle!!! any advice?

 

[Misnblu2]

Did anyone suffer clutch slipping with RP Max Cycle? I have changes the clutch, Springs, Cable till slipping. only variable left is the RP Max Cycle!!! any advice?

I'm about to convert to the RP Max Cycle for both of my Ninjas.
How many miles on the bike with the RP oil?

 

[MHump209]

Amsoil for me.

 

[Gripen]

How about in hot weather conditions? Sometimes 100°F+ ambient, usually in the 80°Fs, never below the occasional and rare 55°F, low-humidity, Mediterranean climate. Oftentimes spirited canyon riding.

I'm concerned the Kawasaki-recommended 10W-40 oil may not hold up to such conditions in a bike with a 16k rpm redline. Especially considering some bikes have been experiencing low-mileage catastrophic engine failures which seem related to heat.

The manual reads, "Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in your riding area".

Thinking to go with Motul 300V Road Racing synthetic 15W-50. Anyone have good reason why not to?

 

[avtech2]

I've been running 20W-50 since the first oil change, but 100° is a nice day where I live and my bikes never see temps in the 30's