Here is my initial feedback between KIXX API SL 20W50 JASOMA & Havoline API SG 20W50
Keeping into consideration my bike CG 125 2014 ODO 840 now
Pros About KIXX
1. Keeps engine cool and no over heating issue after driving 20 KMs
2. Clutch performance was good, no slippery
3. Exhaust sound was little sharper/louder
4. Morning Start takes less time and get the engine ready to drive in lesser time
5. Idle RMP is great, no variation
Cons:
1. Engine smoothness lacks even on 40km/50km speed but become smooth over 70km/h
2. Vibration is noticeable, not too much but still being observed.
3. Oil seems little thin than normal 20w50 grade oils
4. Price is 480/L which is little higher than its rivals
Havoline Pros
1. Engine smoothness, yes I felt its soothing performance
2. While pouring out from the engine after 500km it look like fresh and new. Inspiring
3. Muffler sound was not loud and over sharp
4. Price is reasonable 445/L
5. Accessibility
6. Less vibration as compared to Kixx
Havoline Cons:
1. Engine gets heated after driving of 20km
2. Clutch performance is weaker than KIXX, gets starting slippery after 10 to 12 kms (Not too much but still noticeable)
3. Engines feels tiredness after 20km and feels heavy on initial 1st and 2nd gear
4. Takes little longer time in morning to be ready to drive and first 1 km is little heavy.
5. Idle speed starts variation after 20 KM (Like 1300/1200) in Kixx it stood steady on 1200
Havoline used as per odo (300 to 780)
KIxx used from 781 to 840
