Correct tire pressure - more driving pleasure.
Correct tire pressure increases driving pleasure, road safety and protects the tires.
Do you know this? After a long period of standing still, your little darling suddenly feels different: The steering of your motorcycle is stiff, the chassis feels spongy, the cornering is imprecise. You quickly ask yourself: Is it me, the bike or is it simply a lack of experience?
Often the cause is much more trivial: the tire pressure is not right!
Air is more than just airflow when riding a motorcycle - it is a decisive factor for safety, comfort and handling. In tires, it ensures that your motorcycle maintains the right distance from the asphalt. The air pressure has a direct influence on the riding characteristics.
Even a drop of 0.2 bar on the front wheel is clearly noticeable: Turning becomes sluggish, the bike becomes unstable and tends to rock in corners.
The importance of correct tire pressure on motorcycles.
Pressure too low:
- Difficult to turn in, unstable handling
- Increased tire wear, increased heating
- Risk of tire damage up to tread separation
Too high pressure:
- Less damping, poorer handling
- Higher risk of damage from broken glass or stones
Tips for the correct tire pressure:
- Check every 14 days
- Observe manufacturer's instructions (manual)
- Always check the air pressure when cold
- Never deflate warm tires
- Adapt pressure to load and application
- Screw on valve caps correctly
Conclusion:
Regularly checking the tire pressure ensures greater safety, better driving comfort and longer tire life.
The internet offers various ways to find the right air pressure for your motorcycle. In many cases, manufacturers have published air pressure specifications for their motorcycles on their websites. These vary depending on the area of use (solo, as a couple, with luggage, long highway rides, etc.).
