Can I fit lower speed rated motorcycle tires?
Motorcycle tyres withe the M&S mark can be used with a lower speedindex then in your vehicle handbook.
For example when you want to mount on a BMW R 1250 GS offroad tyres.
You can get specific ‘winter motorcycle tires’. These are better known as M+S rated tires. M+S stands for Mud and Snow and tyres that are M&S rated usually have a snowflake symbol on the tyre wall or they will clearly mention M+S. In countries where winter tyres are a legal requirement, motorcycles are required to have them fitted.
In the most EU countries the Speedlimit with M&S Wintertires is Q = 160 km/h
In a notification published by the European Commission, Goodyear has recalled 477 potentially defective Dunlop motorcycle tyres.
The 2024 season begins for Dunlop with a tire recall: the tread on the Sportmax Roadsmart III sports touring tire can detach, which can lead to loss of control and a fall.
The wording from the manufacturer Goodyear:
"Goodyear-Dunlop has initiated a voluntary recall for the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart III motorcycle tire in size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) with production weeks 34, 35, 36, 46 and 47 of 2023. The affected tires can be used over identify the following tire identification numbers (TIN): 1DK8B 6F1M 3423, 1DK8B 6F1M 3523, 1DK8B 6F1M 3623, 1DK8B 6F1M 4623 and 1DK8B 6F1M 4723."
Some videos they explain you how to change your motrcycle tyres.
In the edition nr13 06/2017, the Europes nr1 magazine "MOTORRAD" 
has finally addressed the subject of the motorcycle tyre age more extensively. Thus, two sets of Michelin Power 2CT DOT 2515 were tested, one of which was stored in a cool and dry place, the second in a direct sun in a greenhouse to make it even faster.
DOT Nummber - "Department of Transportation" tyre age code
Conclusion: "If the storage conditions are favorable, the tires are durable for many years, but they are often much faster in use. Only in the extreme test in the rain did the performance decrease slightly. "
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Many motorcyclists who use carbon rims do this, among other things, to reduce the weight of the accelerated mass.
Since the weight on the unsprung mass, i.e. on the whole bike, is important, one tries to save weight on the tires and even the brake discs.
We also maintain the weight of each individual tire in our database, as we need this, among other things, to calculate the shipping costs.
The weight of motorcycle tires varies from model to model and varies between 4 to 8 or 9 kg.
Sports or racing tires are built to be particularly light, but with heavy motorcycles it is advantageous if the tires also have a little more mass.
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Flat tyres happen on a motorcycle. But how to fix punctures in tubeless tyres - and even if they should be repaired - is a sensitive issue. It all depends on who you ask. The truth is that drivers are constantly repairing flat tyres, but they can clog them indiscriminately if they have limited knowledge of the proper repair process or the risks associated with driving on a repaired tyre.
For motorcycle tires, repairs up to six millimeters in diameter are only permitted on the tread. However, the tire manufacturers advise against the punctured carcass and high driving speeds.
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Seven Pirelli motorcycle tyres were selected by some of the most prestigious motorcycle manufacturers as original equipment for their most exciting new models that will be available in dealerships in the New Year
Pirelli is again confirmed as the first and natural choice of many motorcycle manufacturers, selecting tyres from the Italian brand as original equipment for their upcoming new models of 2020.
The range of seven tyres were chosen to equip thirty-four new models from nine different motorcycle manufacturers: Ducati, MV Agusta, Aprilia, Kawasaki, Triumph, Indian Motorcycle and the electric Energica Motor Company, Zero Motorcycles and Tacita.
The motorcycle manufacturer recommends a tyre pressure (to be taken from the vehicle documents / operating instructions) which must always be observed. This applies to the tyres with which the motorcycle was delivered.
Tire manufacturers sometimes deviate slightly from this. Since motorcycle tires are constructed differently, such as. different stiff carcass or carrying capacity, they also tolerate a different air pressure. The tire manufacturers test the latest tires on the motorcycle, or pass on the optimal duck for your tire based on experience. Over the years, it may well be that the recommendations of the tire manufacturer are much more accurate than what the motorcycle manufacturer recommended a few decades ago.
Recently, we also maintain the recommended air pressures in our myNETmoto / database. You can choose your bike to find the recommended tires and air pressure.
Unless the motorcycle has a TPMS motorcycle tire pressure monitoring system
These systems are only prescribed for cars and not for motorcycles, although the right tire pressure is much more important here than in the car.
It decides about life and death who, due to the wrong pressure, slips away and lands in the next ditch.
It is up to everyone, but we strongly recommend getting a TPMS.
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The Fobo tire sensor battery life is up to 2 years and easy to replace.
The main function of FOBO Bike is to monitor the air pressure and temperature of two wheelers & three wheelers like motorcycles, Can-Am Spider, bicycles. It then transmits the readings to a smart phone where the user can browse. The user can set upper and lower thresholds of the air pressure. FOBO Bike will monitor the pressure based on the thresholds with its smart algorithm and will provide three levels of alerts when the thresholds are breached.
24h x 7days monitoring of your bike tyres even when your bike ignition is switched off, for a complete peace of mind. FOBO Bike works round-the-clock to ensure your tyres stay properly inflated. FOBO Bike does not need an external power source. It comes with batteries included which last up to two years and are easily replaceable (battery type - CR2032).
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and install FOBO Bike in less than 5 minutes without the need for professional help. Just follow the FOBO Bike app's simple on-screen instructions. You do not need to change or modify your tyre's existing pressure valve. Just screw on the FOBO Bike sensors, download the App, follow a few simple instructions given by the App and you are good to go
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