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Tire speed index and load index

Motorcycle Tips and Advice

Speed rating
 

The speed rating code indicates the maximum speed at which a tire can carry the load indicated by its load index under the conditions of use specified by the manufacturer.

speed index table

Warning! Do not ride at speeds faster than the speed rating of your tires. Never exceed the legal speed limit or speeds reasonable for the riding conditions.

load index table

Load index

This is a numerical code that indicates the maximum load that a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed index in the conditions of use specified by the manufacturer.

Warning! Do not ride on overloaded tires. Riding on overloaded tires is dangerous.

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