Difference between revisions of "How to read a motorcycle tire"

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!Speed kilometers per hour
!Speed kilometers per hour
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|Q| 99 mph 160 km/h
|Q||99 mph||160 km/h
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|S| 112 mph 180 km/h
|S||112 mph||180 km/h
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|T| 118 mph 190 km/h
|T||118 mph||190 km/h
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|U| 124 mph 200 km/h
|U||124 mph||200 km/h
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|H| 130 mph 210 km/h
|H||130 mph||210 km/h
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|V| 149 mph 240 km/h
|V||149 mph||240 km/h
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|W| 168 mph 270 km/h
|W||168 mph||270 km/h
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|Y| 186 mph 300 km/h
|Y||186 mph||300 km/h
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|Z| Over 149 mph Over 240 km/h
|Z||Over 149 mph||Over 240 km/h
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The next letter, R, indicates the construction used within the tire's casing. R stands for radial construction and B means belted bias.
The next letter, R, indicates the construction used within the tire's casing. R stands for radial construction and B means belted bias.