Changing the oil on your bike is easy to do, saves you money and preserves the performance of your bike!
The KPM 200 takes about 1.3L (roughly 1.3 quarts) of oil in each change. The manual recommends 15w-40, but that’s not very common in the United States (perhaps elsewhere.) The most common weight in many places is 10w-40, which is a perfectly suitable substitute. It’s slightly heavier weight, but will hold up well in colder weather.
You can use practically any brand you choose, as long as it’s designed for a motorcycle. Motorcycle oil has additives and properties to help it hold up in smaller-displacement, high-revving engines with wet clutches. Characteristics most car engines don’t have to deal with. Valvoline, Yamalube and Castrol are all good choices.
What About Synthetic? There are rumors and myths that wet clutches don’t like synthetic oils, but that’s not completely true. What’s most important is that you consistently use the same type of oil, and that it is JASO MA or JASO MA2 certified. You may not want to switch to a full synthetic after using conventional for years. Revzilla did a nice video on mixing different engine oils you should definitely watch.
| Oil Weight | 15w-40 or 10w-40 Recommended |
| Oil Filter | KN-112 or equivalent (Amazon) |
| Oil Volume | 1.3L (around 1.3 quarts) |
Changing the oil
Tools You’ll Need:
- Ratchet (size depending on your sockets)
- 8MM socket
- 15/16″ socket
- 2 quarts of 10w-40 motorcycle oil
- KN-112 oil filter or equivalent
Changing the oil is pretty simple on this bike!
- First, put the bike up on a motorcycle standm or a center stand, if you have one. If not, put a block under the kickstand to keep the bike as level as possible. Run the engine for 2-3 minutes to warm up the oil.
- Unscrew the oil fill cap (to allow the oil to drain easily)
- Place an oil pan under the bike, and remove the oil drain bolt. You’ll need a 15/16″ socket (or 24 mm, but believe it or not the 15/16″ seems to fit better)
- After draining, remove the oil filter cover via the 2 8mm bolts. Be careful of the internal o-ring in the cap. If it doesn’t come off easily, hit the sides with a rubber mallet lightly until it comes off.
- Once the oil is drained and the filter replaced, tighten the drain plug and oil filter cap. Wipe the engine around both, which will make it easier to check for leaks later.
- Add the entire first quart of oil. Then, check the oil sight glass (seen in the last image on the left.) You want to oil level to fall roughly in the center of the two marks at the top and bottom of the sight glass.
- Add additional oil from a second container, until you reach the correct level.
List of known compatible oil filters from various manufacturers
- AC-Delco PF2148
- Baldwin P7132
- BIG A 96944
- Canadian Tire 27-5514-6
- CARQUEST 89944
- CHAMP P7013
- EMGO 10-99200
- FRAM CH6015
- HASTINGS LF474
- HIFLO HF112
- Honda 15410-KF0-305
- Honda 15410-KF0-315
- Honda 15410-KFO-315
- Honda 15410-KYJ-901
- Honda 15410-KYJ-902
- Honda 15412-HM5-A10
- Honda 15412-KF0-000
- Honda 15412-KF0-010
- Honda 15412-KF0-020
- K & N KN-112
- KAWASAKI 52010-1053
- KNECHT OX410
- LUBER-FINER P7013
- Magneti Marelli 154703553310
- MAHLE OX410
- Mann MH53
- METAL-LEVE OX410D
- MOBIL-1 M1MC-173
- NAPA 4944
- POLARIS 3088036
- Purolator ML16815
- STP P7013
- Suzuki K5201-01053
- UFI 2554200
- WARNER P7013
- WILMINK-GROUP WG1217406
List courtesy of user SensiiNips on the ChinaRiders forum
2 Comments
Eugene · August 25, 2023 at 11:47 pm
This is literally PERFECT information.
admin · August 26, 2023 at 12:08 am
Thanks man!