Shell and Ducati launch exclusive motorcycle oil for next-gen engines

Shell Lubricants and Ducati have launched Shell Advance Ducati Genuine Oil 15W-50, a co-branded motorcycle engine oil tailored for the next generation of Ducati engines. Featuring Shell’s PurePlus Technology and advanced wear protection, the oil meets the latest API SP and JASO MA2 standards, ensuring enhanced performance, reduced wear, and optimal gearbox functionality.

Tested through more than 400 simulations on Italy’s Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, the oil is designed to maintain engine performance under extreme conditions. Ducati’s latest engines have been developed and tested exclusively with this oil, reinforcing the synergy between effective lubrication and engine performance.

Aysun Akik, vice president of Global Key Accounts and New Business Development at Shell Lubricants, stated: “Building on more than two decades of collaboration with Ducati, this exclusive new motorcycle oil represents a significant evolution of the Shell Advance Ducati engine oil product line. This latest innovation translates insights and breakthroughs from the racetrack into enhanced road-ready solutions, delivering tangible benefits to Ducati and Shell customers worldwide.”

Shell and Ducati have extended their technical partnership until 2027, continuing their shared legacy from WorldSBK and MotoGP racing. The oil is available exclusively at Ducati dealerships and franchised workshops across Europe.