Correct Tyre Air Pressure for bikes in India

Here is a quick tip for Correct Tyre Air Pressure for bikes in India

We are often told by folks in a Indian Oil or HP petrol bunk that standard tyre pressure for any bike is 26 for front and 36 for rear Tyre. However it isn't true, and each bike has its own tyre pressure for a single rider and with a pillion rider - pillion rider is nothing but one more rider behind you on the bike.

Given below are few inputs on why we should always correct tyre pressure for your bike.Some of us always ask is it mandatory to follow the standard tyre pressures given in the bike's handbook? Yes It Is , given below are the advantages and disadvantages if your Tyre pressure is less or more than the pressure the tyre is designed for.

Advantages of having correct tyre pressure for your bike:

1. Correct Tyre pressure increases Tyre lifetime


2. Correct Tyre pressure always ensures maximum mileage for your bike with comfort, stability and road grip 

Disadvantages if a bike Tyre has MORE or LESS Tyre pressure:

1. High Tyre pressure causes rapid wear in the centre of the tread. 


2. Has greater danger of casing fracture and tread cutting.


3. LESS Tyre pressure may result in excessive heat build up which may result in sudden tyre destruction. 


4. LESS Tyre pressure accelerates tread wear and creates additional stress on the tyre carcass. 


5. Increases the risk of accidental damage, adversely affects handling and increases rolling resistance.

Given below are correct Tyre Air Pressure for bikes in Handbook by Hero Honda.

Company	Bike Name	Rider	Front	Rear
Hero Honda	Hero Honda Achiever	Single	25  PSI	32 PSI
		double	25  PSI	41 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda CBZ Extreme	Single	25  PSI	29 PSI
		double	29 PSI	33 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda CD - Dawn	Single	25 PSI	28 PSI
		double	25 PSI	40 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda CD - Deluxe	Single	25 PSI	28 PSI
		double	25 PSI	44 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda Glamour	Single	25 PSI	32 PSI
		double	25 PSI	36 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda Karizma	Single	25 PSI	28 PSI
		double	25 PSI	32 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda Pleasure	Single	22 PSI	28 PSI
		double	22 PSI	36 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda Splendor plus	Single	25 PSI	28 PSI
		double	25 PSI	32 PSI
Hero Honda	Hero Honda  Super Splendor	Single	25 PSI	32 PSI
		double	25 PSI	41 PSI
Bajaj Auto	Bajaj Pulsar 150 CC	Single	28 PSI	32 PSI
		double	28 PSI	36 PSI
Bajaj Auto	Bajaj Pulsar 180 CC	Single	28 PSI	32 PSI
		Double	28 PSI	36 PSI
Bajaj Auto	Bajaj  Pulsar 220 CC	Single	28 PSI	28 PSI
		Double	28 PSI	32 PSI