What is the recommended tire pressure for motorcycles?

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Motorcycle tire pressure should be 170 kPa for the front wheel and 200-220 kPa for the rear wheel. Below are relevant details: Air pressure: Air pressure is the lifeline of tires. Both excessive and insufficient pressure will shorten the tire's service life. Insufficient pressure increases tire body deformation, leading to cracks on the tire sidewalls and causing flexing movements that generate excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fabric layer fatigue, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating shoulder wear. Excessive pressure causes overextension and deformation of tire cords, reducing tire elasticity and increasing the load on the motorcycle during operation. In case of impact, it may cause internal cracks and blowouts. Additionally, excessive pressure accelerates tread wear and reduces puncture resistance. Tire pressure: Tire pressure indicates the load capacity of a motorcycle. The load capacity depends on the tire pressure. According to the relationship between the tire's load index, pressure, and load capacity, higher tire pressure increases load capacity, while lower pressure decreases it. For example, a tire with a load index of 80 has a load capacity of 300 kg at 0.15 MPa, which increases to 450 kg at 0.25 MPa. This demonstrates the significant impact of tire pressure on a motorcycle's load capacity.