Best motorcycle degreasers

Get things shining bright with these spray-on degreasers.

A shiny motorbike

by Jim Blackstock |

No matter how scrupulously clean you keep your bike, there will come a time when you need to clean something that is particularly filthy or has a build-up of old oil or grease.

When that time comes, bike wash won’t do it and don’t even think about dipping a rag into the petrol tank – this isn’t 1975…

What you need is a decent degreaser and if it’s in a spray can, then even better – you can stay away from the grime while you apply the product and then if necessary, get involved with a brush before using the spray to remove the remaining traces.

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Some degreasers are water-soluble, so you can simply rinse your components off with water once you have degreased them but they may need more than one application, as the water solubility can decrease their effectiveness at removing grease and oil.

Here is a selection of top motorbike degreasers.

1.

Best for ease of use

Description

Itu2019s no surprise potion specialists WD-40 make an effective degreaser and this fast-acting

WD-40 Fast-acting Degreaser

Pros:

Instant action

Handy aerosol can

Attached spray straw

Cons:

May be small for large jobs

2. Gunk Brush-on

Best for brushing on

Description

Riders of a certain age will inevitably have used Gunk at some point in their lives. Younger

Gunk Brush-on

Pros:

Good value

Great at breaking up stubborn grease

Formulation good for vertical surfaces

Cons:

Needs decanting for use with brush or spray gun

3. Muc-Off Biodegradable

Best biodegradable

Description

Oil and grease can be fairly unpleasant substances so something that removes them can often be

Muc-Off Biodegradable

Pros:

Rinsable with water

Biodegradable

Handy spray application

Cons:

As environmentally friendly, may need multiple applications

4. Oxford Mint

Best smelling degreaser

Description

This degreaser from kit and accessory giant Oxford is designed to dissolve and remove oil and

Oxford Mint

Pros:

Easy to apply

Rise off with water

Smells good

Cons:

May need repeated applications

5. Morris Workshop Pro

Best all-rounder

Description

This degreaser from British lubricant giant Morris is pink so you can see where you have applied

Morris Workshop Pro

Pros:

Water soluble for rinsing

Solvent based to break down oil and grease

Non-caustic

Cons:

Can’t think of any

6. Swarfega Jizer

Description

Anyone who has ever worked on a car or bike knows all about Swarfega hand cleaner; it is legendary

Swarfega Jizer

Pros:

Use on almost all bike surfaces

Water soluble

Also available in brushable version

Cons:

Fairly hefty safety warnings

7. XCP Pro Parts Cleaner

Description

XCP Professional has a fierce reputation when it comes to motorcycle potions u2013 their corrosion

XCP Pro Parts Cleaner

Pros:

Effective

Great pedigree

Works on all oils and grease

Cons:

Need to wipe off – can’t rinse with water

8. Putoline Degreaser

Best all-in-one

Description

This degreaser from Putoline has been specifically designed for use on any motorcycle parts,

Putoline Degreaser

Pros:

Water soluble

Combats all oil and grease

Safe for all bike surfaces

Cons:

Light so runs off easily

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