PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a
premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute
best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the
result of extensive research, and it is specially formulated
to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles, including
high temperatures of air-cooled engines such as
Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication, extreme
pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common
to short trips and storage.
AMSOIL MCV is multi-functional and fulfills the requirements
of both domestic and foreign motorcycles. It outperforms
other conventional and synthetic motorcycle oil.
AMSOIL, the leader in synthetic lubrication, produced
the world’s first API qualified synthetic motor oil in 1972.
Trust the extensive experience of AMSOIL The First in
Synthetics® to do the best job protecting your motorcycle.
Reduces Friction, Heat and Wear
In high heat conditions, engine protection is not sacrificed
with AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. It has exceptional
high-temperature film strength and contains a heavy treatment
of anti-wear additives to reduce wear regardless of the
operating conditions. AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is
thermally (heat) stable and contains maximum levels of oxidation
inhibitor additives. It is extremely resistant to breakdown
and engineered to prevent damaging sludge and
carbon de-posits for superior engine cleanliness.
Provides Extreme
Pressure Quality
Protection for
Gears and Chains
With AMSOIL MCV, there
is no need for separate
transmission or primary
chaincase lubricants. It is absolutely shear stable and will not thin out from mechanical
activity. AMSOIL MCV performs like a gear lube without
the negative effects of extreme pressure additives. In
the FZG gear test, AMSOIL MCV achieved a perfect
score with a “zero” wear rating (see photo below).
FZG Gear Test (ASTM
D-5182) |
Pass Example: AMSOIL MCV
Passed Stage 13, Total Wear 0 mm
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Failure Example: Lucas High Performance
Passed Stage 11, Failed Stage 12,
Total Wear in Stage 12, 160 mm |
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Delivers Superior Rust Protection
Motorcycles are prone to rust from storage, humidity and
short drives. Rust can cause major damage such as roller
bearing failure, uncontrolled wear, compression loss and
blow-by. Good rust protection, however, comes by design
and is not natural to engine oils. Unlike many motorcycle
oils, AMSOIL MCV contains special anti-rust agents. It
passes the ASTM D-1748 humidity cabinet rust test and
clearly demonstrates superior rust protection (see photos below).
Rust Test ASTM D-1748 |
Pass Example:
AMSOIL MCV |
Fail Example
Castrol V-Twin |
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Provides Excellent
Wet Clutch Performance
AMSOIL MCV contains no friction modifiers and promotes
smooth shifting and positive clutch engagement.
AMSOIL MCV controls heat and prevents slippage and
glazing, and its high TBN resists acids that can degrade
clutch material, helping improve clutch life.

APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended
for air or liquid cooled 4-stroke engines. It meets
SAE 90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended
for transmissions and primary chaincases.
AMSOIL MCV is recommended for Harley Davidson®,
Buell®, KTM, Ducati®, Aprilia®, BMW®, Triumph® and other
motorcycles where 15W-50 or 20W-50 engine oils or
SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not recommended
where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.
MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is compatible
with conventional and synthetic motor oils;
however, mixing oils may shorten the oil life
expectancy and reduce the performance benefits.
AMSOIL does not support extended drain intervals
where oils have been mixed.
Aftermarket oil
additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL
motorcycle oil.
SERVICE LIFE
Recommended for use up to twice the motorcycle manufacturer
change interval (miles/hours) or one year,
whichever comes first, in engines, transmissions and
primary chaincases. For Big Twin Harley-Davidson transmissions
only, follow the Harley-Davidson recommended
drain interval for synthetic oil of up to 20,000 miles or one
year, whichever comes first. When using an engine filter
other than AMSOIL Ea, change the filter at standard
intervals.
For off-road use, change AMSOIL MCV at motorcycle
manufacturer intervals.
Racing or modified engines are excluded from extended
drain interval recommendations. Oil changes are at the
owner’s discretion.
TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES |
SAE
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) |
Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
20.56 |
Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
152.0 |
Viscosity
Index (ASTM D-2270) |
161 |
Pour Point
°C (°F) (ASTM D-97) |
-39
(-38) |
| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-92) |
240
(464) |
| High Temperature/High Shear
Viscosity @ 150°C , 1.0 x 106 s-1 (ASTM D 4683), cP |
6.02 |
| Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM
D-4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour),
Scar in mm |
0.37 |
| FZG (ASTM D-5182), Load Stage Pass (Wear in mm) |
13 (0mm) |
Noack Volatility,
% weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D-5800) |
3.89 |
| Foam (ASTM D-892, Sequence I, II & III) |
0/0/0 |
| Shear Stability Kurt Orbahn (ASTM D-6278), % viscosity change 120 cycles |
0.25 |
| Rust Test - Humidity Cabinet (ASTM D-1748) |
No Rust, Pass |
Total Base
Number |
11.1 |
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