oil for kawasaki bn125 eliminator

[djmarcopolo]

hi, ive just bought a kawasaki bn125 and want to do an oil & filter change. it says to use a 10w 40 semi synthetic.
I have ordered the filter and i have 3 x 1 litre bottles of this gulf tec plus semi synthetic 10w 40 from another job, is this ok to put into my kawasaki or does it have to be specifically motorcycle oil.

I know oils have changed recently and you have to check the ACEA number to be compatible with your vehicle and the gulf tec plus is the same ACEA A3 as recommended on other sites for the BN125

any advice will be grateful as im new to bikes
thanks

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/images/VARIANT/large/67097.jpg

[Islander]

That will be fine.

[djmarcopolo]

thanks, i couldnt see any other differences

[talkToTheHat]

Acea compatibility is specifically aimed at cars. Check for JASO MA1 or MA2 for motorcycle use
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[djmarcopolo]

so what is the difference between that and a bottle with motorcycle written on it
10w 40 semi synthetic

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[RhynoCZ]

Most of the motorcycle engines have wet clutches, these are lubed with the same oil the engine uses. Cars, commonly, don't have that.

Car oils might have additives and friction modifiers in it, which could cause the motorcycle clutch to slip. Yes, some car oils would work with motorcycle engines just fine, but some oils wouldn't.
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[djmarcopolo]

so its all down to additives
thanks

[Rogerborg]