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 oils.
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 the best
high temperature
film strength
(see High
Temperature
Viscosity
Protection graph
below) of all
oils tested and
contains a heavy
treatment of
anti-wear
additives to
reduce wear
regardless of
the operating
conditions (see
Wear Comparison
graph on
reverse). AMSOIL
MCV 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 deposits
for superior
engine
cleanliness.

20W-50
Motorcycle Oil
High Temperature
Viscosity
Protection
Higher values
reflect better
film strength
ASTM Test Method
D-4683 March 16,
2005
20W-50
Motorcycle Oil
Wear Comparison
ASTM Test Method
D-4172 March 16,
2005
Provides Extreme
Pressure Quality
Protection for
Gears
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
photos below).

FZG Gear
Test (ASTM
D-5182)
AMSOIL 20W-50 (MCV)

FZG Gear Test
(ASTM D-5182)
Motul 300V
15W-50
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
AMSOIL 20W-50 (MCV)

Rust Test ASTM
D-1748
Castrol GPS
20W-50
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®,
Victory®, 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 for
shaft drive
hypoid gears or
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
For “on road”
use in engines,
transmissions
and primary
chaincases,
change AMSOIL
MCV and AMSOIL
engine oil
filter at twice
the motorcycle
manufacturer
change interval
or one year,
whichever comes
first. Change
other brand oil
filters at
standard
intervals.
For “off road”
use in engines,
transmissions
and primary
chaincases,
change AMSOIL
MCV at the
standard
motorcycle
manufacturer
change interval.
See specific
service life
notes for Harley
Davidson
Motorcycles
For racing or in
engines modified
from the
original factory
design, no
change interval
recommendation
is made. Oil
changes are at
the owner’s
discretion.
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TYPICAL
TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES
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SAE
20W-50
Synthetic
Motorcycle
Oil
(MCV)
|
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Kinematic
Viscosity
@
100°C,
cSt
(ASTM
D-445) |
20.1 |
|
Kinematic
Viscosity
@
40°C,
cSt
(ASTM
D-445) |
151.98 |
|
Viscosity
Index
(ASTM
D-2270) |
153 |
|
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 |
0.40 |
|
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 |
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