What are Tyres?
The only part of the bike actually touching the road — everything else depends on their grip.
Simplified animation — not to scale.
In plain English
Motorcycle tyres carry the entire weight of the bike and rider through a contact patch not much bigger than a hand, providing all the grip for accelerating, braking and leaning into corners.
“Two small palm-sized patches of rubber are all that stand between you and the road — everything else is a supporting act.”
How it works
Tread compound and pattern are engineered to balance grip, wear and water dispersal, while the tyre's profile shape affects how the bike behaves as you lean it over. Correct pressure is critical on two wheels — too low and the tyre overheats and wears unevenly, too high and grip suffers.
Signs of trouble
- ⚠Tread depth below the 1.6mm legal minimum
- ⚠Cracking in the sidewall or between tread blocks
- ⚠Uneven wear across the tyre's profile
- ⚠Bulges or visible cord — replace immediately
What affects the repair?
We don't publish a generic price for this part because a responsible estimate needs a named motorcycle and a recent quote. These are the factors a qualified technician will weigh up.
- •Diagnosis: intermittent or system-wide faults may need dealer-level tools before the actual part can be identified.
- •Accessibility: some parts are quick to reach; others require significant fairing, tank or engine-cover removal.
- •Model differences: prices and labour times vary widely between manufacturers and specification levels.
- •New vs used: a genuine OEM part fitted at a franchised dealer costs more than a serviceable used or aftermarket part.
- •Calibration / coding: some parts require post-fit calibration, coding or a road test, which adds labour time.
Technical review pending