Common Motorcycle Myths & Misconceptions #1

Myth: Sports tyres make a bike go faster

The first thing you need to know about race spec tyres is how they function. Race tyres are sticky and provide better grip, but only when they heat up to a certain temperature – a temperature which you will mostly never achieve outside of a racetrack. Hence, nullifying whatever advantage you could get. Second, race tyres are designed for a specific purpose, which is to perform well in a racing circuit. They are not designed for your daily commute to work. This means they will wear out a lot faster than road tyres.