Lubrication and maintenance with Motul products
Your KOVE does not call for a brand: it calls for a specification. Here is the one the manufacturer defines for each model, and the Motul references that declare they meet it.
Two facts, two owners
What the bike requires
The SAE grade, API level, JASO standard and oil quantity are defined by the motorcycle manufacturer. They are the specification that must be met.
What Motul declares
Which of its references meet that specification is declared by Motul in its catalogue. We publish both separately so you can see where each one comes from.
Which oil each KOVE calls for
The values come from the technical documentation Motul supplied to Carrera Motos for the range sold in Colombia.
| Model | SAE grade | API level | JASO standard | Oil with filter | Motul reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 R | 10W40 | SN | JASO T903:2023 MA | 2.4 L | MOTUL 7100 4T · MOTUL 5100 4T |
| 350 RR | 10W40 | SN | JASO T903:2023 MA | 2.4 L | MOTUL 7100 4T · MOTUL 5100 4T |
| 450 RR | 10W40 | SL o superior | JASO T903:2023 MA | 2.6 L | MOTUL 7100 4T · MOTUL 5100 4T |
| 450 RALLY | We are not publishing this bike's grade yet: two Motul documents state different grades for the same model and we are confirming which one applies. Check your motorcycle's manual or ask after-sales before the service. | ||||
| 625 X | 10W40 | SN | JASO T903:2023 MA | 3.0 L | MOTUL 7100 4T · MOTUL 5100 4T |
| 800 X PRO | 10W50 | SL o superior | JASO T903:2023 MA | 3.0 L | MOTUL 7100 4T |
Quantity when replacing the oil filter. Draining without changing the filter, and a full engine strip, take different amounts: those are in your bike's manual.
Your motorcycle's manual is the document that governs. Check it before every oil change, and if anything differs from this table, the manual prevails.
The references
Names exactly as they appear in Motul's catalogue in Colombia. We spell them out on purpose: in other countries the chain line is numbered, and the number will not find the product here.
Check the motorcycle line in Motul's catalogue in Colombia (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab)
Engine oil
MOTUL 7100 4T
On your bike the same oil lubricates the engine, drives the gearbox and bathes the clutch: it runs hot, gets sheared between gear teeth and still has to let the clutch bite without slipping. Motul presents 7100 4T as its 100% synthetic line for everyday motorcycles.
Declared standards: API SP · JASO MA2 (2023)
Viscosities: 5W-40 · 10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50 · 10W-60
MOTUL 5100 4T
Motul's mid tier: semi-synthetic with its Technosynthese ester technology. It declares the same standards as the 7100; what changes is the base it is made from.
Declared standards: API SP · JASO MA2 (2023)
Viscosities: 10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50 · 15W-50 · 20W-50
Chain
MOTUL CHAIN CLEAN MC
Chain cleaner. Motul declares it suitable for chains with O-Ring, X-Ring and Z-Ring seals, which is where an aggressive cleaner does damage.
Reference: 111648
MOTUL CHAIN LUBE ROAD MC
Chain lubricant for tarmac. Declared for standard chains and chains with seals.
Reference: 111649
MOTUL CHAIN LUBE O.R. MC
Chain lubricant for off-road. It is yellow so you can see where it landed, and Motul declares that it repels sand and dirt.
Reference: 111650
MOTUL CHAIN LUBE FL MC
The racing version of the chain line, for standard chains and chains with seals.
Reference: 111658
MOTUL CHAIN PASTE MC
Chain grease, not an aerosol. Motul declares it extreme-pressure, anti-tear and anti-oxidant.
Reference: 106513
Fork and coolant
MOTUL FORK OIL EXPERT M 10W
Fork oil, 10W grade. Motul declares it for inverted or conventional telescopic forks.
MOTUL FORK OIL EXPERT L 5W
Fork oil, 5W grade, for the same type of forks. A lighter grade responds faster; a heavier one damps the movement more.
MOTUL MOTOCOOL EXPERT -37
Ready-to-use coolant, antifreeze and anti-corrosion. Check your bike's manual for the specification it calls for before buying.
Reference: 111762
Where to buy them
Not on sale yet. The products will be available at Carrera Motos; when we open sales we will announce it on this page and in News. We publish no price and no date until they are confirmed.
About Motul
Motul is a French lubricant company present in more than 160 countries. By its own account, it introduced the first multigrade lubricant in 1953 and its 300V, the brand's first 100% synthetic, in 1971.
Figures published by Motul about itself, consulted on its official site on 12 August 2026.
Check Motul's site for Colombia (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions about your KOVE's oil
Which oil does my KOVE take?
It depends on the model. The table on this page gives the SAE grade, API level and JASO standard the manufacturer defines for each KOVE sold in Colombia. Always confirm against your motorcycle's manual.
How many litres of oil does it take?
Between 2.4 and 3 litres depending on the model, when replacing the oil filter. Draining without changing the filter takes less, and a full engine strip takes more: those quantities are in the manual.
How often is the oil changed?
According to your bike's maintenance plan. The first four services of the official plan are at 1,000, 3,000, 6,000 and 9,000 kilometres, and they are included at no cost with your bike.
Can I buy the Motul products yet?
Not yet. They will be available at Carrera Motos and we will announce it here and in News when we open sales.
Can I use another brand of oil?
You can use any lubricant that meets the specification your motorcycle requires. What the warranty excludes is the use of lubricants that do not meet that specification, so check the grade and the standards before buying.