There are many who have experienced oil consumption on their Ducatis. I have discussed the topic with my local Ducati dealer, and they recommended using Motul 7100 10w60 oil. They told me that others had done it with their Ducatis, and that the oil consumption fell on their engines. Does anyone else here on the forum have experience with this? Of course there will be a discussion about whether Motul is the best oil, but it was primarily viscosity that I was looking for experiences with
The sort of oil used in high mileage engines as it retains a thicker viscosity at higher temperatures so I can see why your dealer would recommend it. You’ll probably find most high end oil producers will have a similar offering but IMO, you can’t go much wrong with Motul, it’s my ‘go to’ oil. Andy
Will be watching this thread with interest. Not sure if the slightly higher viscosity will make that much difference TBH. Willing to be proved wrong though. Have stuck with the recommended Shell Advanced Ultra 4T 15W-50 thus far myself. Though Ducati Worcester did put Motul in once.
Gone and ordered some Motul 300V 15w50, I'll speak to OYB (on yer bike) lads about going for a Motul 7100 10w60 oil scenario. I'm also riding a multi-enduro mind!
A topic I too have been part of, I generally carry a 1ltr top-up bottle with me on any extended tours. I too have stuck to the Shell advance guff but I'm open to changing if it solves this PITA problem. As it's not a problem of consumption, it's when, it's inconsistent and has caught me out before.
Motul 300V is not recommended for a bike with wet clutch. Whilst a supreme oil, it has a lower percentage of detergents than something like the Motul 7100. If you only do 1000 miles and usually change your oil every year, I doubt you would notice but I’d be aware that the oil might need changing more frequently. Andy
I have checked the oil level after 900 km. Mostly canyon carving at a good pace. No signs of consumption on these kilometers. I will measure regularly, and update continuously. Oil change will be carried out at 5000 km. The Multistrada is placed on Ducati depot supports at the rear, and on blocks at the front that correspond to the exact height at the rear. Then I have leveled it up sideways, so that it stands exactly the same at each measurement.
In my experience oil consumption is most significant with sustained high speed constant throttle motorway/autoroute riding.
