Hi Everyone, I have recently just got a 2014 street triple r. I have new Pirelli Diablo Rossi Corsa tyres and was wandering what the best pressures are to run at. Front and rear? I’m riding in quite hot and dry weather. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Tyre pressures seem to be quite standard these days, 36psi front, 42psi rear no matter what make of tyre. I personally find that a fraction high and have run mine on slightly lower pressures with no issues on either handling or tyre wear/longevity. I tend to set at 34 front 42 rear. Bear in mind tyre pressures increase slightly as the tyre warms up so what started at 36 cold could end up being 38 or so when fully up to temperature. What do the tyre dealers/fitters advise? They will have more idea in regard to the area you live and ride.
Alex Flay Welcome to the family. Do hit the upload a file button bottom right corner and let the inmates see the steed. Like Yorkshire man said that seems to be the norm. If you are a fast rider drop a couple of pounds in each tyre. Gives better grip and as the tyre heats up it comes back to normal. Regards & Ride Safe. Joe.
Hi Alex and Welcome to the Forum In warm climates you can, as suggested already drop your tyres pressures slightly, how much really depends on the type of riding you are doing & whether you carry a passenger, trial an error with only small changes each time are the order of the day.
Hello Alex. I have had two Streets (superb bikes) & the recommended pressures are: 34 psi front, 42 psi rear. I used these pressures on both my bikes with no problems.
Hi everyone, thank you for all your great advice. I have bought a digital pressure gauge so I’ll make some small adjustments as per the recommendations above. Thanks for the warm welcome. Enjoy the weekend and ride safe.
Hi everyone, thank you for all your great advice. I have bought a digital pressure gauge so I’ll make some small adjustments as per the recommendations above. Thanks for the warm welcome. Enjoy the weekend and ride safe.
36Fr/42Rr is to cater for carrying a pillion, so the consensus is to drop the rear for optimium grip if youre riding solo. Back in the day the manuals specified different pressure for solo and pillion riding, bit presumably to avoid muppetry/confusion/liability they seem to spec just one rear pressure and clearly what is good for 24+ stone is unlikely to be optimum for half that IMHO. Personally I use 34Fr/36Rr which again seems to be a good mean of what others say; some go higher and some go lower.
