Oil for Burgman 650
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There is different opinions as what is best. Any oil that meets specifications and changed regularly will do nicely. I have not heard of an engine failure in a 650 since something else breaks first. Just make sure it is JASO-MA. Rotella meets the specifications in either conventional or synthetic. Amzoil and Mobil 1 have oils that meet the specifications (make sure it is the right one).
In another forum, a knowledgeable had a good answer when someone asked him about oil. He said "Oil is better than no oil and clean oil is better than dirty oil".
I use 3 quarts of oil when I change the filter and a little less when I don't.
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As osbornk said, any good brand of oil will do just make sure it is safe for wet clutches which is what the JASO-MA rating tells you. For use in hot climates you probably want a multi grade oil that is 40 weigh on the top end. Suzuki recommends a 10W-40.
I use Rotella 15W-40 in my 650 and it holds up well in our hot Texas summers.
I use Rotella 15W-40 in my 650 and it holds up well in our hot Texas summers.
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Me use Shell Rotella Triple Protection 15W40 with JASO-MA approve, also use EMGO 10-55660 oil filter. Change every 3500 - 4000 mile approx. depending where next long ride fall between 3500-4000. Change oil and new filter each time.
Oil change only ------------------2.7 U.S. Quart
Oil change with new filter ------3.1 U.S. Quart
This info. in your owner manual.
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Someone on the forum had a warning from their dealer service people not to overfill the engine oil. Mine was slightly over the F mark on the sight glass but I didn't notice any problems (such as foaming). After 4-5 tablespoons migrated from the engine sump to the reduction gear case ("transmission"), it was exactly at the F mark. When I changed it last weekend, I set the level about halfway up the sight glass. Be sure to check it on level ground with the bike on the center stand. Enjoy that 650!
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I have just switched from Rotella T6 to this - i know its yamaha oil 
- but its a good price and if you buy 3 gallons - you get free shipping too - No real reason but price since i change my oil every 4k anyway - didnt really feel the need for Synthetic
It is JASO-MA and is 20w-50 which i know may not work on you guys in the frozen north
http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/YAMALUBE-20W50-ALL-PURPOSE-OIL-1-GALLON
- but its a good price and if you buy 3 gallons - you get free shipping too - No real reason but price since i change my oil every 4k anyway - didnt really feel the need for Synthetic It is JASO-MA and is 20w-50 which i know may not work on you guys in the frozen north
http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/YAMALUBE-20W50-ALL-PURPOSE-OIL-1-GALLON
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It's JASO-MA not JASON-MA. Looks on the container. If it has a JASO-MA rating it will say so.
I think you mean "JASMO" not "JASON", am I right?
I have a gallon jug of it sitting at my feet that I just got out of the garage. Not Jasmo but no "starburst" logo either. Lots of my fellow Goldwing owners swear by the stuff. I personally know one fellow that has over 400,000 miles on his twenty year old GL1500 and it runs great. Engine has never been into.
I bought it to run in my own Wing but since I am riding my Burgman more now than I am the GL1800 I am going to use it in my scooter next oil change.
Yeah, that's right. A few of us just use the "JASMO" to mean that it is safe for wet clutches as well. Just a habit of that I need to break I guess.
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Well I guess I could add my $.02 to the mass confusion of what oil to use! I use
Shell Rotella Synthetic 5w40 in almost every internal combustion engine I own. The 5w is the cold weight, which in theory is easier flowing than 10w so it would put less drag on your starter. Also a little bit easier to pull start. I use it in my Burger650, crankcase and CVT, snowblower, Husqvarna mower with Kohler, Honda mower, power washer, and I used to run it in the big diesel engines in my Class VIII trucks. In big diesel (Cummins) engine I went from a monthly fuel average of 6.25mpg to 6.75mpg.. That is an 8% increase. That would be like 45mpg to 48.6mpg. As you can see I like Shell Rotella Syn..
Note: No Burgmans, or other internal combustion engines have been harmed in these tests!
Shell Rotella Synthetic 5w40 in almost every internal combustion engine I own. The 5w is the cold weight, which in theory is easier flowing than 10w so it would put less drag on your starter. Also a little bit easier to pull start. I use it in my Burger650, crankcase and CVT, snowblower, Husqvarna mower with Kohler, Honda mower, power washer, and I used to run it in the big diesel engines in my Class VIII trucks. In big diesel (Cummins) engine I went from a monthly fuel average of 6.25mpg to 6.75mpg.. That is an 8% increase. That would be like 45mpg to 48.6mpg. As you can see I like Shell Rotella Syn..
Note: No Burgmans, or other internal combustion engines have been harmed in these tests!
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Run the same thing in my 650 and 2013 F-350. Went cheap on one oil change on the Ford & noticed a drop in mpg. Not going to do that again.
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Sorry not realise JASMO be acronym.
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As everyone else said just make sure it's JASO-MA rated. When I bought my first Burgman in '03 it was before the automotive oils went to energy saving additives that aren't kind to wet clutches. I have run Valveoline motorcycle 10W40 or now I tend to like the slightly thicker Rotella T 15W40 oil I get from work that's used in most diesel trucks. The engine just seems a bit quieter with the 15W40.
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