Correct tyre pressure – more driving pleasure.
Correct tire pressure increases driving pleasure, improves road safety, and protects the tire.
Do you recognize this? After a long period of inactivity, your little one suddenly feels different: The steering of your motorcycle is sluggish, the chassis feels mushy, and the cornering is imprecise. You quickly ask yourself: Is it my fault, is it the motorcycle, or is it just a lack of routine?
Often the cause is much more simple: the tire pressure is not right!
Air is more than just the wind you feel when riding a motorcycle – it is a crucial factor for safety, comfort, and handling. In the tires, it ensures that your motorcycle maintains the correct distance from the road surface. The air pressure directly influences the driving characteristics.
Even a negative pressure of 0.2 bar on the front wheel is noticeable: Steering becomes difficult, the motorcycle becomes unstable and tends to sway in curves.
The importance of the correct tire pressure for motorcycles.
Low pressure:
- Heavy steering effort, unstable driving behavior
- Increased tire wear, stronger heating
- Risk of tire damage, leading to the removal of the tread
Excessive pressure:
- Less noise, worse handling
- Higher risk of damage from splinters or stones
Tips for the correct tire pressure:
- Check every 14 days
- Follow manufacturer's instructions (manual)
- Check air pressure always in cold condition
- Never deflate tires when they are warm
- Adjusting pressure for loading and use
- Screw the valve caps on correctly
Conclusion:
Regular tire pressure checks ensure greater safety, improved driving comfort, and longer tire life.
The Internet offers various ways to find the correct air pressure for your motorcycle. Often, the manufacturers publish air pressure specifications for their motorcycles on their websites. These vary depending on the intended use (solo, two-person riding, with luggage, long highway trips, etc.).
