Ever wondered why your bike feels a bit stiff, or why you're getting less mileage, or you need more throttle operation to reach your desired speed than before? It could be as simple as having inadequate tyre pressure.
So, it is essential to check your bike’s tyre pressure once in three weeks or before any long journey. For reasons or safety and optimum performance as well as life expectancy of tyres it is essential to ensure correct bike’s tyre air pressure.
Let's dive into the world of bike air tyre pressure and learn how to find the perfect PSI for your ride.
Why Right Tyre Inflation is Important
The right pressure in each tyre helps optimise performance, functionality and for things like wear and tear as well as fuel economy. The inflation pressure carries the kerb and payload, while also preventing damage to the tyre. The most basic function is as follows:
• Providing the required traction for acceleration and deceleration.
• Efficiently transmitting the cornering force and help direct the two-wheeler along a path, specifically to where the front wheel is directed.
• Absorb the undulations on the road and provide comfort in sync with the suspension.
Tyre pressure is key to tyre deformation and stiffness characteristics, it also governs the shape of the tyre as it engages the road in the contact patch. As per the industry norms, the bikes ranging from commuter all the way up to performance category (litre class) use tyre pressure between 28 and 49 PSI, but every model’s ideal pressure recommendations vary.
TVS Motor Bike and Scooter Air Tyre Pressure Chart
| Vehicle | Front Tyre | Rear Tyre |
|---|---|---|
| TVS XL 100 | 25 | 35-40 PSI |
| TVS Zest 110 | 24 PSI | 28 PSI |
| TVS Ntorq | 24 PSI | 34-36 PSI |
| TVS Jupiter | 24 PSI | 34-36 PSI |
| TVS Jupiter 125 | 24 | 36 |
| TVS iQube | 24 PSI | 36 PSI |
| TVS Sport | 25 | 30-32 PSI |
| TVS Star City + | 25 | 30-32 PSI |
| TVS Radeon | 25 | 36 |
| TVS Raider 125 | 25 | 32 |
| TVS Ronin 225 | 25 | 32 |
| TVS Apache RTR 160 | 25 | 32 |
| TVS Apache RTR 180 | 25 | 32 |
| TVS Apache RTR 200 | 25 | 32 |
| TVS Apache RR 310 | 32 | 32 |
| TVS Apache RTR 310 | 32 | 32 |
Deepening upon the road surfaces, weather conditions and specifically temperature, in rough tarmac or off-roading the tyres perform differently. As a basic phenomenon, when the air molecules experience cold temperatures, they tend to move slower. And in case of warm temperatures, air molecules inside your tyre heat up and expand which often leads to an increased tyre pressure.
Low Temperature = Low pressure with under inflation.
Higher Temperature = high pressure with over inflation.
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