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Rusty Shovel:
Sometimes it seems that just because we bought a premium-level bike, KTM keeps expecting us to pay premium-level prices for everything that goes into it.  Take, for instance, Motorex :



The cheapest I can find it is $63.99 + $8 shipping = $71.99 (4 liters) http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Product/motorex-cross-power-4t-oil-10w60/275-980135.aspx?catargetid=1808323781&cadevice=%7Bdevice%7D&gclid=CJX0obv52LwCFXNo7Aod9U0AQA&gclid=CJX0obv52LwCFXNo7Aod9U0AQA&jadid=6108136680&jap=%7Badposition%7D&jkId=gpt:pt_115707&js=1&jsid=36240&jt=1&jr=http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Product/motorex-cross-power-4t-oil-10w60/275-980135.aspx%3Fcatargetid%3D1808323781%26cadevice%3D%7Bdevice%7D&gclid=CJX0obv52LwCFXNo7Aod9U0AQA

But what about Motul 10w60?



It appears to be the same thing, but it's $47.53 + $0 shipping = $47.53  http://www.amazon.com/Motul-7100-Synthetic-Ester-Motor/dp/B002LGMARM/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1392838633&sr=1-6&keywords=10w60

I still think oil should be cheaper, but there's no way I'm spending $22 more just to stay with the brand printed on my engine!  I googled "ester technology" and learned this: 

Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to use the ester technology for the formulation of its 100% synthetic car oils by capitalizing on an innovation first invented for the aviation industry.[citation needed] The vegetable-based esters benefit from lubricating properties, anti-shear quality and exceptional resistance to high temperatures.

So not only is Motul cheaper, is uses the same process to create it's oils as Motorex; I'm sold.

seabeegt:
I think so too. My buddy ran Motul in his high performance Honda MX bikes. Those things live on the rev meter. His engines never gave him problems. So as far as brand is concerned, ya, im switching over as well. Im running Motorex 10-50 right now while its cold. Gonna get the 10w-60 for the summer.  :P

Dogfarm:
I am running Motorex 10W60 which cost about $16/liter at Rockymountainatv. I didn't seem terrible given it is synthetic and 3,000 mile oil change intervals. I chatted with one of the KTM reps in their booth at the Cleveland International Motorcycle Show. He told me that he always use Rotella in his personal bikes (KTMS) and hasn't had any problems at all. I bought my bike used and that is what the PO used also. I might switch over to Rotellla once I use up my Motorex stock.

Alabama Adventurer:
I've had the same thoughts.  I've been running Rotellla in my 525 EXC (which has much more frequent oil changes) with no problems at all, and you can get it at Walmart.

seabeegt:
I don't know... dropping from Motorex to Motul is one gamble. .. but going from Motorex to Rotella, ya.... about that  :P.  I used Rotella in my 2 bangers, but I ain't putting that in my 690. I luv her too much to roll the dice like that.

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