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Tire Pressure and Loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of motorcycle
control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and adjust tire
pressure and be sure the pres-
sure according to the table below.
Tire pressure should only be
checked and adjusted before
riding, since riding will heat up the
tires and lead to higher inflation
pressure readings.
Under-inflated tires make smooth
cornering difficult, and can result
in rapid tire wear. Over-inflated
tires cause smaller amount of tire
to be in contact with the road,
which can contribute to skidding
and loss of control.
NOTE: When you detect drops in
tire pressure, check the tire for
nails or other punctures, or a
damaged wheel rim. Tubeless
tires sometimes lose pressure
gradually when punctured.
DL650A
LOAD
SOLO
RIDING
TIRE
225 kPa
FRONT
2.25 kgf/cm
33 psi
250 kPa
REAR
2.50 kgf/cm
36 psi
DUAL
RIDING
225 kPa
2.25 kgf/cm
2
2
33 psi
280 kPa
2.80 kgf/cm
2
2
41 psi
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DL650XA
LOAD
SOLO
RIDING
TIRE
225 kPa
FRONT
2.25 kgf/cm
33 psi
250 kPa
REAR
2.50 kgf/cm
36 psi
Tire Condition and Type
Tire condition and tire type affect
motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
Worn tires are susceptible to
puncture failures and subsequent
loss of vehicle control. Tire wear
also affects the tire profile, chang-
ing vehicle handling characteris-
tics.
Check the condition of your tires
each day before you ride. Replace
tires if tires show visual evidence
of damage, such as cracks or
cuts, or if tread depth is less than
1.6 mm (0.06 in) front, 2.0 mm
(0.08 in) rear.
DUAL
RIDING
225 kPa
2
2.25 kgf/cm
2
33 psi
290 kPa
2.90 kgf/cm
2
2
42 psi
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