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dombaird · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 26 Feb 2015 Karma :

GSXR 600 running BT016s Hypersports

what should the tyre pressures be?
currently 38psi front and 41psi rear

debating if that is too much and should be 36psi front and rear or 40psi front and 42psi rear

mostly rural roads, twisties, not alot of city riding or motorway riding

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Evil Hans · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2015 Karma :

From the Bridgestone website - https://www.bridgestone.co.uk/moto/search-results-bike/?bike=SUZUKI&model=GSX-R+600

36 front, 42 rear
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jaffa90 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Apr 2016 Karma :

Tyre pressures are only recommended, as said it`s up to you.
I set mine at 34psi front & 36psi rear. solo use.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

They are the recommended pressures for my Street Triple, but I run 38/34 as the bike feels better like this. I'm only just over ten stone, so that might make a difference too.
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Hahadumball · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Oct 2015 Karma :

recommended and what you use are different.

i run my tyres quite hard because i prefer it that way, others dont.
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Kawasaki Jimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :

I stick with the standard for modern tyres (with some exceptions) of 36psi front and 42psi rear. If your bike is a few years old they probably don't make the original tyres anymore so ignore the recommended pressures in the bike's manual and refer to the tyre manufacturer's website instead. Thereafter I adjust the suspension if I'm unhappy with the ride, leaving the tyre pressures alone. I'd say there's not much flex in a motorcycle tyre wall anyway, and the contact patch and profile are fine tuned for a combination of grip, water expulsion and turn rate so I don't mess with that.

dombaird · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 26 Feb 2015 Karma :

thanks for the help!

much appreciated
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