I would regard a "motorcycle oil" as pampering the bike a bit!
Don't know what machine you're riding, but the only differences are that you may have a wet clutch and gearbox to contend with. I would use the best quality mineral oil you can get, and avoid synthetics which some say don't agree with wet clutches.
Years ago, bikes used to want 10W-40 and such-like when cars wanted 20W-50, but these days most seem to prefer the lighter grades, so I would have thought any 4-wheeler oils will be OK. A heavier oil might be preferable in a Saharan summer though.
Good luck! And don't worry too much.
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[This message has been edited by IanC (edited 24 October 2004).]
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