How Many Kilometers for the First Maintenance of a Motorcycle?

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PresleyFitz
07/29/25 5:36pm
The first maintenance for a motorcycle should be done within 300 kilometers. The break-in period for a new motorcycle typically ranges from 1500 to 3000 kilometers. A complete break-in period should be 3000KM, but within the first 1500KM, the speed should not exceed 30KM, and it's best to avoid carrying passengers. The break-in period for major repairs such as cylinder replacement or piston ring replacement is the same as for a new motorcycle. Ensuring that the first 1000 kilometers of maintenance is properly completed will guarantee the motorcycle's optimal performance and extend its service life. Here are the standards for changing motorcycle oil: By season: The standard for selecting motorcycle engine oil is to choose SG15W40 in summer and SG10W30 in winter. If conditions allow, higher-grade lubricants can be chosen. However, the minimum should not be lower than SF-grade lubricants. For large-displacement motorcycles: It is best to choose fully synthetic oil for large-displacement motorcycles. Currently, motorcycle oils are classified from SA to SJ grades. Apart from fully synthetic oils, the best available is SJ-grade oil, so check the oil grade when purchasing. For single-cylinder air-cooled engines: Single-cylinder air-cooled engines should use oil with a high-temperature coefficient of 40 or 50, as these engines are not highly reinforced and have lower internal precision with larger gaps. Slightly thicker oil can provide better sealing.
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