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Motorcycle Tire Pressure Lookup

Find the manufacturer’s recommended front and rear tire pressure for your motorcycle — in psi, bar and kPa.

Recommended cold tire pressure

Kawasaki Z650 (2017–2025)

Rider only

Front

32 psi

2.25 bar · 225 kPa

Rear

36 psi

2.5 bar · 250 kPa

Source: 2018 Kawasaki Z650 owner's manual, viewed online.

Always confirm against the tire information label on your own bike (usually on the swingarm, chain guard or frame) — it applies to your exact model, year and market.

Before you set your pressures

  • Measure cold. These are cold pressures — before riding, or after the bike has sat for about 3 hours. A warm tire reads several psi higher; never let air out of a hot tire to match these numbers.
  • Temperature changes pressure. Tire pressure moves roughly 1 psi for every 10°F of air-temperature change, so a bike set in a warm garage will read low on a cold morning. Check more often when the seasons change.
  • Load matters. A passenger or luggage usually needs more pressure, especially at the rear. Use the loaded values when your manual lists them, and never exceed your bike’s load limit.
  • Tires differ. These values are for the original-equipment tire sizes. Non-standard sizes, tubes vs. tubeless, worn or aged tires, or off-road use can call for different pressures — follow the tire maker’s guidance, and never exceed the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall.
  • Your label wins. Manufacturers sometimes revise specs between model years and markets. If this page and the label on your bike disagree, go with the label or your owner’s manual.

This tool is general information, not a substitute for your owner’s manual or a qualified mechanic. Use a quality gauge and check pressure at least every couple of weeks and before long rides.

Motorcycle tire pressure chart: all 50 models
MotorcycleYearsFront (solo)Rear (solo)Loaded / passenger
BMW F 850 GS2019–202331.9 psi36.3 psi36.3 / 42.1 psi
BMW G 310 GS2017–202524.7 psi27.6 psi—
BMW G 310 R2017–202531.9 psi33.4 psi—
BMW K 1600 GTL2017–202542.1 psi42.1 psi—
BMW R 1250 GS2019–202336.3 psi42.1 psi—
BMW R 1250 RT2019–202436.3 psi42.1 psi—
BMW R nineT2014–202336.3 psi39.2 psi36.3 / 42.1 psi
BMW S 1000 RR2019–202536.3 psi42.1 psi—
Harley-Davidson Sportster (Iron 883, 1200 Custom, Roadster, SuperLow)2004–202230 psi36 psi30 / 40 psi
Harley-Davidson Touring (Street Glide, Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide)2014–202636 psi40 psi—
Honda CB300F2015–201829 psi29 psi29 / 33 psi
Honda CB500F2013–202336 psi42 psi—
Honda CBR300R2015–202229 psi29 psi29 / 33 psi
Honda CBR500R2013–202436 psi42 psi—
Honda CBR600RR2013–202436 psi42 psi—
Honda CRF250L2013–202022 psi22 psi—
Honda Gold Wing2018–202536 psi41 psi—
Honda Rebel 3002017–202529 psi29 psi—
Honda Rebel 5002017–202529 psi29 psi—
Honda XR650L2001–202522 psi22 psi—
Indian Challenger2020–36 psi41 psi—
Indian Chief (Chief, Dark Horse, Bobber, Super Chief)2022–36 psi40 psi—
Indian Scout (Classic, Bobber, Super Scout, Sport Scout, 101)2025–36 psi40 psi—
Indian Scout / Scout Sixty / Scout Bobber2015–202436 psi40 psi—
Kawasaki KLR6502008–201821 psi21 psi21 / 28 psi
Kawasaki KLX250S2009–201422 psi22 psi22 / 25 psi
Kawasaki Ninja 4002018–202328 psi32 psi—
Kawasaki Ninja 6502017–202532 psi36 psi—
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R2013–202436 psi42 psi—
Kawasaki Versys 10002015–201836 psi42 psi—
Kawasaki Versys 6502015–202533 psi36 psi33 / 42 psi
Kawasaki Versys-X 3002017–202528 psi32 psi—
Kawasaki Vulcan 9002014–202528 psi28 psi28 / 32 psi
Kawasaki Vulcan S2015–202532 psi36 psi—
Kawasaki Z6502017–202532 psi36 psi—
Kawasaki Z9002017–202536 psi42 psi—
KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–202336 psi36 psi36 / 42 psi
KTM 390 Duke2017–202329 psi29 psi29 / 32 psi
KTM 890 Adventure2021–202435 psi35 psi38 / 42 psi
KTM RC 3902022–202429 psi29 psi29 / 32 psi
Royal Enfield Continental GT 6502019–202532 psi36 psi32 / 39 psi
Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502019–202532 psi36 psi32 / 39 psi
Suzuki SV6502017–202533 psi36 psi—
Yamaha MT-032016–2019 (Europe), same platform as the US 2020+ MT-0329 psi36 psi—
Yamaha MT-072015–202433 psi36 psi—
Yamaha MT-092017–202036 psi42 psi—
Yamaha Ténéré 7002021–202532 psi36 psi29 / 29 psi
Yamaha XSR9002022–202436 psi42 psi—
Yamaha YZF-R32015–201829 psi36 psi—
Yamaha YZF-R62017–202036 psi42 psi—

Cold pressures for original-equipment tire sizes. Always confirm on your bike’s tire label.

Where these numbers come from

Every pressure in this tool was read from the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for that model, or confirmed by at least two independent sources that agree on the exact value. If we couldn’t verify a model to that standard, it isn’t listed — a wrong tire pressure is worse than none.

How to check your tire pressure

Check pressure cold — before you ride, or after the bike has been parked for a few hours. Remove the valve cap, press a good-quality gauge squarely onto the valve, and compare the reading with the value above. Add air in short bursts and re-check until it matches, then refit the cap. A digital or dial gauge you keep with the bike is far more reliable than a gas-station hose.

Where to find the tire pressure label on your bike

Most motorcycles carry a tire information label on the swingarm, the chain guard or the frame near the steering head, and the same values appear in the owner’s manual. That label is specific to your exact model, year and market, so if it ever disagrees with a chart, trust the label.

Why the right pressure matters

Under-inflated tires make a bike feel heavy and slow to turn, overheat, and wear out fast at the edges. Over-inflated tires shrink the contact patch and reduce grip, especially on wet roads. Getting it right takes two minutes and is one of the easiest safety wins in motorcycling.