Bike Engine Oil Capacity Chart 2026 — Every Model & Grade
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One of the most common questions bike owners in Pune ask is simple but important: how much engine oil does my bike need? Putting in too little starves the engine; too much causes foaming and leaks.
This chart lists the engine oil capacity and recommended grade for every popular bike and scooter in India — and, just as importantly, explains why you will find different figures for the same bike on different websites.
Updated August 2026. Several figures in this chart have been corrected against manufacturer owner’s manuals, including the Royal Enfield 350 range, the KTM Duke range and the Honda Dio 125. If you used an earlier version of this chart, please re-check your model below.
First: Refill vs Dry Fill
This single distinction explains most of the contradictory numbers online.
| Term | What it means | When you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Refill capacity | Quantity that goes back after a normal drain. Some oil always remains coating internal surfaces. | Every routine oil change. This is the number you want. |
| Dry fill capacity | Quantity needed when the engine has been fully dismantled and every surface is empty. | Only after a rebuild or overhaul. |
Dry fill is always the larger figure — sometimes by 500 ml or more. Most charts quote one without labelling which, so a rider follows a dry fill number for a routine change and overfills significantly.
Royal Enfield 350 is the clearest example: dry fill is about 2.2 litres, refill is about 1.7 litres. Follow the wrong one and you are half a litre over.
Motorcycle Engine Oil Capacity Chart
Figures are refill (routine oil change) quantities unless stated.
| Bike Model | Oil Capacity | Recommended Grade | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero Splendor / Splendor Plus | ~1.0 L | 20W-40 / 10W-30 | — |
| Hero HF Deluxe | ~1.0 L | 20W-40 / 10W-30 | — |
| Hero Passion / Glamour | ~1.0 L | 10W-30 | — |
| Honda Shine 125 | ~0.85 L | 10W-30 | Shine guide |
| Honda Shine 100 | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 | Shine guide |
| Honda SP 125 | ~0.9 L | 10W-30 | SP 125 guide |
| Honda SP 160 | ~1.0 L | 10W-30 | SP 160 guide |
| Honda Unicorn 160 | ~1.0 L | 10W-30 | — |
| Honda Dream Yuga / CD 110 | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 | — |
| Bajaj Pulsar 125 / 150 | ~1.0 L | 20W-40 / 10W-30 | — |
| Bajaj Pulsar NS200 / RS200 | ~1.2 L | 10W-40 semi/full synthetic | — |
| Bajaj Platina / CT 100 | ~0.9 L | 20W-40 | — |
| Bajaj Freedom 125 | ~1.0 L | 10W-30 | — |
| TVS Apache RTR 160 | ~1.0 L | 10W-40 semi-synthetic | — |
| TVS Apache RTR 200 | ~1.1 L | 10W-40 semi/full synthetic | — |
| TVS Raider 125 | ~0.8 – 1.0 L | 10W-30 | — |
| TVS Radeon / Sport | ~0.9 L | 20W-40 / 10W-30 | — |
| Yamaha FZ / FZS V3 | ~1.0 L | 10W-40 semi-synthetic | — |
| Yamaha R15 V4 / MT-15 | ~1.0 L | 10W-40 fully synthetic | — |
| KTM Duke 125 | 1.5 L (coolant 1.0 L) | 15W-50 fully synthetic | Duke guide |
| KTM Duke 200 / RC 200 | 1.50 L (coolant 0.85 L) | 15W-50 fully synthetic | Duke guide |
| KTM Duke 250 | ~1.7 L (varies by generation) | 15W-50 fully synthetic | Duke guide |
| KTM Duke 390 / RC 390 | 1.7 L (coolant 1.2 L) | 15W-50 fully synthetic | Duke guide |
| RE Classic / Bullet / Hunter / Meteor 350 | ~1.7 L refill (2.2 L dry) | 15W-50 semi-synthetic | RE 350 guide |
| RE Interceptor / GT 650 | ~3.1 L refill (3.9 L dry) | see 650 guide | RE 350 guide |
Scooter Engine Oil Capacity Chart
| Scooter Model | Oil Capacity | Recommended Grade | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Activa 6G / Activa 125 | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 | Activa & Dio guide |
| Honda Dio 110 | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 | Activa & Dio guide |
| Honda Dio 125 | ~1.0 L | 10W-30 | Activa & Dio guide |
| TVS Jupiter 110 / 125 | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 | — |
| TVS Ntorq 125 | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 / 10W-40 | — |
| Suzuki Access 125 | ~0.8 L (0.7 – 0.9 by year) | 10W-40 | Suzuki guide |
| Suzuki Burgman Street 125 | ~0.9 – 1.0 L | 10W-40 | Suzuki guide |
| Suzuki Avenis 125 | ~0.8 – 0.9 L | 10W-40 | Suzuki guide |
| Yamaha Fascino 125 / Ray ZR 125 | ~0.8 – 0.9 L | 10W-40 | Yamaha guide |
| Yamaha Aerox 155 | ~0.9 – 1.0 L | 10W-40 | Yamaha guide |
| Hero Xoom 125 / Destini 125 | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 | — |
| Hero Pleasure / Maestro | ~0.8 L | 10W-30 | — |
Capacities marked with a range are models where manufacturer figures genuinely vary across model years or where published sources conflict. In those cases, fill to the lower figure and set the final level using the dipstick.
The Bottle-Size Trap
Nearly every commuter bike and scooter in India holds under one litre of engine oil. Engine oil is sold in 800 ml, 900 ml and 1 litre bottles.
The result is predictable: a rider buys a 1-litre bottle, empties the whole thing, and ends up overfilled — sometimes by more than 10% on a small engine.
Pour in most of the bottle, check the level, then add the remainder only if needed. Keep what is left for topping up.
Mineral vs Semi-Synthetic vs Fully Synthetic
- Mineral (20W-40): cheapest, suitable for older commuter bikes, change every 3,000 km.
- Semi-synthetic (10W-30 / 10W-40): the sweet spot for most bikes and scooters in Pune’s heat, change every 3,500–4,000 km.
- Fully synthetic (15W-50 / 10W-50): best for high-revving and liquid-cooled engines such as the KTM Duke range, longest protection, change every 4,000–5,000 km.
Always Check for JASO MA / MA2
Almost every Indian motorcycle uses a wet clutch — the clutch plates run in the same oil as the engine.
Car engine oils and some “fuel economy” motorcycle oils contain friction modifiers that reduce internal drag. Excellent in a car. In a wet-clutch motorcycle, those additives coat the clutch plates and cause slip: the engine revs rise without matching acceleration, most noticeably in higher gears or carrying a pillion.
This gets misdiagnosed as worn clutch plates constantly, and people replace healthy components when the real problem was the oil. Check the bottle for JASO MA or MA2.
Scooters Have a Second Oil
If you ride an automatic scooter, you have two oils:
- Engine oil (~0.8–1.0 L) — the one everybody knows about.
- Final drive gear oil (~100–150 ml) — serving the reduction gearbox behind the CVT.
The gear oil is changed far less often than engine oil and is very frequently never changed at all. Neglect produces a whine from the rear rising with speed, usually mistaken for a wheel bearing, and eventually real gearbox wear.
How to Check Your Oil Level Correctly
Most level errors come from checking wrong, not pouring wrong.
- Run the engine two to three minutes, then switch off and wait a couple of minutes.
- Motorcycles: hold the bike upright and level, not on the side stand. A leaning bike reads falsely high, so riders “correct” a fine level and end up genuinely low. Scooters: use the centre stand.
- Remove the dipstick, wipe clean, reinsert fully (resting rather than screwing in, unless your manual says otherwise), and read.
- Aim for the upper half of the range between minimum and maximum. Never above maximum.
Model-Specific Oil Capacity Guides
For detailed figures, oil grades, change intervals and Pune service costs:
- Royal Enfield 350 — Hunter, Classic, Bullet & Meteor
- Honda Shine 125
- Honda SP 125 & SP 160
- Honda Activa & Dio
- KTM Duke 125, 200, 250 & 390 — oil and coolant
- Suzuki Burgman Street & Access 125
- Yamaha Fascino, Ray ZR & Aerox 155
For oil change prices by grade, see our oil change cost guide. To learn how often to change oil and service your bike, read how often to service your bike.
Get the Right Oil, the Right Quantity — at Your Doorstep
Guesswork with oil capacity leads to engine trouble, and as this page shows, even published charts disagree with each other.
BikeFix brings doorstep oil change and full bike service in Pune to your home or office, using the exact grade and quantity your model needs — measured and filled to the correct level, not poured from a fixed-size bottle. Transparent pricing from ₹999, no advance payment, across all Pune and PCMC areas.
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Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Royal Enfield 350 engine oil capacity?
All current Royal Enfield 350s — Hunter 350, Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Meteor 350 — share the 349cc J-series engine and take approximately 1.7 litres at a routine oil change, with a dry fill capacity of about 2.2 litres. The grade is 15W-50, API SL or higher, JASO MA2. The 2.4 to 2.6 litre figures widely quoted online generally refer to Royal Enfield's older UCE engines or to dry fill rather than refill. See our dedicated Royal Enfield 350 oil capacity guide for the full explanation.
What is the difference between refill and dry fill oil capacity?
Refill capacity is the quantity that goes back into the engine after a normal drain — some oil always remains coating internal surfaces, so you never need the full engine volume. Dry fill capacity is what an engine needs after being completely dismantled and rebuilt, with every surface empty. Refill is always the smaller number and is the one you need for a routine oil change. Most charts online quote one without saying which, which is the single biggest cause of confusion about oil capacity.
What is the engine oil capacity of the Honda Activa?
The Honda Activa 6G and Activa 125 both take approximately 0.8 litres of engine oil, using Honda 10W-30 scooter oil. The Honda Dio 110 is the same, but the Dio 125 takes closer to 1 litre because of its larger engine — a distinction many charts get wrong. Change the oil every 3,000 to 3,500 km in Pune's stop-and-go traffic.
What is the KTM Duke oil capacity?
According to KTM's owner's manuals, the 125 Duke takes 1.5 litres, the 200 Duke takes 1.50 litres, the 390 Duke takes 1.7 litres, and the 250 Duke takes approximately 1.7 litres with genuine variation across generations. Coolant capacity is 1.0 L, 0.85 L and 1.2 L respectively. KTM specifies 15W-50 fully synthetic for the 0-50°C ambient range that covers Pune — not the 10W-50 often quoted on Indian charts.
How much engine oil does a commuter bike like Splendor or Shine need?
Most 100-160cc commuter motorcycles hold between 0.8 and 1.0 litre. The Honda Shine 125 takes about 0.85 litres, the Honda SP 125 about 0.9 litres, and the Hero Splendor and HF Deluxe about 1.0 litre. Commuter bikes typically use 10W-30 semi-synthetic or 20W-40 mineral oil. Because these engines hold under a litre, emptying a full 1-litre bottle often results in a slight overfill — always confirm the level on the dipstick.
Does using more or less oil than capacity damage the engine?
Yes, in both directions. Overfilling causes the crankshaft to churn the oil into foam, which lubricates worse than the correct level, and raises crankcase pressure enough to push oil past seals and cause leaks. Underfilling leads to poor lubrication and overheating. On engines holding under a litre, even 150-200 ml of error is a large percentage. Always fill to the recommended quantity and verify with the dipstick or sight glass.
Why do different websites give different oil capacity figures for the same bike?
Three main reasons. First, refill and dry fill capacities are different numbers and are rarely labelled. Second, manufacturers revise engines across model years and generations, so a figure correct for one year may be wrong for another. Third, on scooters, the small separate final drive gear oil quantity sometimes gets quoted as though it were engine oil. This is why we give ranges where sources genuinely conflict rather than inventing false precision.
What does the JASO MA2 rating on engine oil mean?
JASO MA and MA2 certify that an oil is friction-compatible with a wet clutch — the type used in almost every Indian motorcycle, where the clutch plates run in the same oil as the engine. Car engine oils and some fuel-economy motorcycle oils contain friction modifiers that reduce drag, which is beneficial in a car but causes clutch slip in a motorcycle. Clutch slip feels like the engine revving without matching acceleration, and it often gets misdiagnosed as worn clutch plates.
Do scooters need gear oil as well as engine oil?
Yes. Every automatic scooter has a final drive gearbox with its own separate oil, typically around 100 to 150 ml, entirely distinct from the engine oil. It is changed far less frequently and is one of the most commonly neglected service items on any scooter. The symptom of neglect is a whine from the rear that rises with road speed, often misdiagnosed as a wheel bearing. Ask for it to be checked at your service.
Can I use car engine oil in my bike?
No. Car oils are not JASO MA or MA2 rated and frequently contain friction modifiers that cause wet-clutch slip in motorcycles. They are also formulated for a completely different duty cycle — car engines do not share their oil with a gearbox and clutch, and do not rev as high. Always use a motorcycle-specific oil in the grade your manufacturer specifies.
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