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    The document discusses the differences between JASO MA/MA1 and JASO MB oil standards. JASO MA standards were developed for single unit motorcycle engines where the same oil is used for the engine, clutch, and gearbox. JASO MA oils do not contain friction modifiers. JASO MB standards are for motorcycles that use separate oils for different components. The JASO MA standard is further divided into JASO MA1 and JASO MA2 based on specific dynamic friction, static friction, and stop time index limits tested in the JASO 904 friction test. Oils must also meet minimum API or ILSAC quality levels to be certified under the JASO standards.

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    The document discusses the differences between JASO MA/MA1 and JASO MB oil standards. JASO MA standards were developed for single unit motorcycle engines where the same oil is used for the engine, clutch, and gearbox. JASO MA oils do not contain friction modifiers. JASO MB standards are for motorcycles that use separate oils for different components. The JASO MA standard is further divided into JASO MA1 and JASO MA2 based on specific dynamic friction, static friction, and stop time index limits tested in the JASO 904 friction test. Oils must also meet minimum API or ILSAC quality levels to be certified under the JASO standards.

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    TECHNICAL BULLETIN

    What is the difference between JASO MA/MA1 and JASO MB?


    Issue: February 2015

    What does the JASO MA and JASO MA2 Standard Mean?

    In 1998 the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (or JASO for short) developed a grading system for motorcycle
    oils.
    The grading system measured (amongst other things) an oils ability to resist clutch friction (or slippage), protection offered
    against engine wear and pitting in the gear box.
    Up to 1998 car oils had been used as the base for many motorcycle oils. As car technology evolved over the years the oils
    that cars needed changed and additives were added that werent good for motorcycle engines (especially motorbike
    clutches and gearboxes, mainly due to the fact that, unlike most motorcycles, cars use a separate oil for the gearbox).
    Car oils had been blended using more and more friction modifiers, which, although good for cars, wasnt too good for
    motorcycles as these modifiers can cause clutches to slip at higher revs and gearbox pitting.
    JASO introduced 2 ratings for 4 stroke motorcycle oils:
    JASO MA This was the standard for single unit engines where the wet clutch, gearbox and engine used the same oil.
    JASO-MA oils dont contain friction modifiers.
    JASO MB This lower standard was for bikes that use separate oils for the engine, clutch and gearbox (e.g Harley
    Davidsons and BMWs).
    Modern motorcycles usually have the same oil lubricating the engine and the wet clutch. For this purpose most of the time
    the regular friction modified engine oils are not good enough. To make sure that the right oil is used motorcycle
    manufacturers usually require the oil to meet one of the JASO standards explained below.
    The motor oils that meet the JASO T 903:2006 standard can be classified into four grades: JASO MA, JASO MA1, JASO
    MA2 and JASO MB. The classification is based on the results of the JASO T 904:2006 clutch system firction test.
    In order for a motor oil to meet any of the above mentioned JASO standards it must be at least of one of the following
    quality levels:

    API SG, SH, SJ, SL, SM


    ILSAC GF-1, GF-2, GF-3
    ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5, C2, C3

    Furthermore, the motor oil's Dynamic Friction Characteristic Index (DFI), Static Friction Characteristic Index (SFI) and Stop
    Time Index (STI) should be within the following limits according to the JASO 904:2006 friction test:

    JASO MA JASO MB
    Dynamic Friction Characteristic Index (DFI) 1.45 and <2.5 0.5 and <1.45
    Static Friction Characteristic Index (SFI) 1.15 and <2.5 0.5 and <1.15
    Stop Time Index (STI) 1.55 and <2.5 0.5 and <1.55

    The JASO MA range is further divided into 2 distinct ranges - the JASO MA1 and JASO MA2 ranges - as follows:

    JASO MA1 JASO MA2


    Dynamic Friction Characteristic Index (DFI) 1.45 and <1.8 1.8 and <2.5
    Static Friction Characteristic Index (SFI) 1.15 and <1.7 1.7 and <2.5
    Stop Time Index (STI) 1.55 and <1.9 1.9 and <2.5

    If all three properties of a JASO MA oil fall within the limits specified as MA1 then the oil can be classified as a JASO MA1
    oil. If all its properties fall within the limits of MA2 then it can be classified as a JASO MA2 oil. If some properties fall within
    the MA1 subcategory but others in MA2 then the product is simply a JASO MA product.

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