It’s one of the biggest motorcycle lubricant brands in the market, but Motul isn’t just about gallon cans of 10W/40, it also does a range of biking maintenance products.
The ones that the majority bikers will be buying most often are its Chain Cleaner and Chain Lube, unless of course they ride a belt-driven bike like yours truly – hence I handed testing duties over to BDN editor Andy Mayo, whose findings appear below.
I concentrated on other items in the range. The Helmet Care Pack contains spray bottles of Helmet Interior Clean and Helmet & Visor Clean, plus a bonus microfibre cloth. The Interior Clean is not the usual foaming formula, but instead a bacteria-blitzing spray. It promises to deep clean and neutralise odours, and while it does the latter, judging its cleaning efficacy is more difficult, as it just soaks into the liner, rather than being wiped off after application to remove dirt, dust and sweat particles. The Helmet Clean is simply sprayed and left for a few minutes before being wiped off with a soft cloth. This was more obviously successful, as dirt and squished insects came away easily, leaving a nice shiny lid. The visor took a second application to fully remove all the encrusted grime, but the result was a nice streak-free finish. SRP for the kit is £19.99.
Motul Shine & Go adds quick gloss and claims to revive colours on plastic bodywork, and is a simple spray-on/wipe-off application, producing a nice glossy finish. Motul says its silicon formulation leaves a protective film, which I could feel on the paintwork. Water beads well on the treated areas, so I would expect it to reduce dirt and grime sticking to the paintwork, saving on onorous cleaning duties. SRP is £16.99 for a 400ml spray bottle.
Lastly, Motul’s E.Z Lube is a multi-purpose spray to lubricate mechanisms, revive dry seals, prevent corrosion, stop squeaks, free up sticky cables… a universal panacea in the workshop. It can be sprayed onto pretty much everything, including electrical circuits, leaving a light protective film behind that prevents corrosion. It’s been called into action regularly during my bicycle, car and motorcycle maintenance, where it is a general “toolkit in a can” and has proved very handy to have around. SRP is £14.99 for a 400ml aerosol with a flip-up straw.
Overall, Motul has produced a solid range of care products with strong branding to compete against the huge number of rivals available in this very crowded space in the market.
If cleaning your chain and rear sprocket is not a job you look forward to, and you’re after a quick, no-nonsense solution, Motul’s Chain Care Kit does the job. For £21.99 (SRP) you get a can each of Chain Cleaner and Chain Lube, and a solid, three-sided cleaning brush. It’s everything you need in one box, ideal for busy workshops or for riders who want to keep things simple at home. The cleaner makes short work of built-up grime, and the brush, thanks to its triple-sided design, can get into every nook and cranny of the chain. It’s sturdy, easy to grip, and feels like it’ll last. Once cleaned, the lube applies smoothly, doesn’t fling everywhere, and works with all chain types, from O-ring to X-ring. From a business point of view, it’s a solid upsell. The Motul branding adds credibility, and the compact packaging makes it perfect for counter displays. In short, Motul’s kit is an effective, and good-value addition to any workshop or retail shelf. Easy to use, easy to sell, and makes short work of one of those jobs you tend to put off! |
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