Honda 2Wheelers India, Repsol Lubricants launch co-branded engine oil

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has inked a strategic alliance with Spain’s largest petroleum company Repsol Lubricants for the launch of Honda Repsol Moto Biker and Moto Scooter engine oil in India.

The new product is tested and recommended by Honda Motor, Japan and the engine oil will be marketed as ‘Honda Repsol Moto’ is exclusively formulated for Honda’s two-wheelers. It is claimed to provide longer engine life protection, enhanced fuel efficiency with low maintenance cost as also a quick start with rapid acceleration and deposit-free engine components.

The co-branded engine oil comes in 2 exclusive grades - ‘Honda Repsol Moto Biker 10W30 MA’ for Honda motorcycles and ‘Honda Repsol Moto Scooter 10W30 MB’ for Honda scooters. The engine oil is available in 800ml, 900ml and 1,000ml packs .

Pradeep Kumar Pandey, senior vice-president – Customer Service, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “With the aim of providing quality products and services to our customers, we have joined hands with Repsol Lubricants to launch  ‘Honda Repsol Moto’ engine oil specially developed and approved by Honda Motor Co, Japan for the engines in Honda two-wheelers. This strategic step will help us make the engine oil available to customers at all GP Petroleum outlets, thus further enhancing their riding and ownership experience.”

Clara Velasco, director – Lubricants, Repsol said “Repsol and Honda have been partners in the Repsol Honda MotoGP team for 26 years, and all the experience we have acquired developing lubricants for this demanding level of competition is passed onto our commercial products. We are excited to strengthen this alliance by launching these co-branded lubricants in India which will allow us to extend the range of our products.”

Prashanth Achar, CEO, GP Petroleums said “We are delighted to partner with Honda and bring the Repsol-Honda winning formula to India by launching the co-branded pack for the Indian motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts. Honda Repsol Moto is made from premium quality base oil and formulations. This partnership marks our entry into the OEM-driven, co-branded two-wheeler lubricant segment.”