What Are the Causes of Motorcycle Overheating?

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EmmettAnn
07/29/25 9:34pm
Motorcycle overheating can occur due to prolonged low-gear, high-RPM riding or poor road conditions that prevent acceleration. Sometimes, extended riding in hot weather can also cause engine overheating. Specific explanations are as follows: 1. Engine Oil: Deteriorated engine oil inside the engine, the use of low-quality fuel, and severe wear of cylinder liner rings leading to increased friction can all result in engine overheating and power loss. Using gasoline with an octane rating that does not match the engine's compression ratio can cause inefficient ignition, knocking, vibration, or detonation, all of which can rapidly lead to engine overheating. 2. Carburetor: Additionally, improper carburetor adjustment, excessively lean or rich fuel-air mixture, and severe carbon buildup on the cylinder head and piston can also cause engine overheating.
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