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Successful cooperation between MOTUL and Kawasaki Germany extended for another three years

18.08.2022

Successful cooperation between MOTUL and Kawasaki Germany extended for another three years

Since the beginning of 2020, motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki and French lubricant expert MOTUL have been working together as part of a partnership. Thus, Kawasaki not only gives a clear recommendation for MOTUL products in the context of service and maintenance work. The Lime Green engine oil, which has a green color typical of Kawasaki motorcycles and even smells slightly of lime, was also developed in close cooperation. The contract extension for a further three years means that the success story will now continue.

"We have been able to benefit greatly from the close cooperation with MOTUL in recent years. In MOTUL, we have found a lubricant and care product partner that has an extremely good distribution network and a very large product range for almost every area of use. This gives our dealers a great deal of security. On the other hand, the products are first-class in terms of quality and technology and thus fit very well with our premium standards," says Jürgen Höpker-Seibert, branch manager at Kawasaki Germany.

This high standard of both companies was also reflected in a special cooperation that generated great enthusiasm among fans of the brands in late summer 2020. The striking engine oil Kawasaki Lime Green Edition by Motul 10W-40 gained cult status among fans within just a few weeks thanks to its toxic green color and lime smell.

After such a success story, it comes as no surprise that now - during the Kawasaki Days in Speyer - the contract for an initially three-year extension of the cooperation between the two companies was signed.

Important conclusions from motorsport for the further development of lubricants

"The successful cooperation in Germany has already spread far and wide and has become a springboard into many other countries for both sides. Similar cooperations now exist in 16 countries - as far afield as the United Arab Emirates," adds Armin Bolch, Managing Director of MOTUL Germany. "Like few other brands, Kawasaki stands for great expertise in motorcycle racing. Whether on the race track or on the road - Kawasaki motorcycles convince with excellent performance. Against this background, it is very important to me that we can guarantee racing teams or private riders the highest reliability and best lubrication properties with our engine oils, even in extreme situations."

Through the close cooperation, both manufacturers also draw important technical conclusions and use them for further product development. "In particular, the experience gained from motorsport use gives us important impetus for the permanent improvement of our products," Bolch continues. Kawasaki is exactly the right partner for this, he added. "We are already looking forward to the next three years."