You know motorcycles are very popular two-wheeled vehicles around the world being comparatively a more realistic commuting option among the available vehicles. Beholding over century old developing history motorcycle and motorcycle technology have developed putting many glorious milestones. Hence the wheel system of the motorcycle developed accordingly and thus, modern motorcycle tire technology also settled. Therefore, the modern motorcycle features various types and features of tires.

To make a brief on the motorcycle tires, those are the outer part of motorcycle wheels made of rubber compound attached to the metal wheel rims. Here the tires are like the rubber shoes of the wheels that provide grip or traction on the surfaces, keep the motorcycle stable on the terrain, absorb surface irregularities, and allow the motorcycle to roll firmly on different surface conditions. 

Thus the fundamental task of the motorcycle tire is to provide traction on the surface, absorb uneven feedback coming from the surfaces, allow a convenient range of braking, and provide comfort to the motorcycle rider. Further, modern motorcycle tires have a direct impact on the précised suspension system, critical effect on safety features including efficient braking, fuel economy, noise reduction, and significantly on the rider comfort.

Whatsoever, we know motorcycle and motorcycle technology have passed many glorious decades of development. The technology upgraded and thereby motorcycle tire technology also developed at the time. Thus modern motorcycle tires took place beside the conventional type tires but both types of tires were made following modern manufacturing methods and enhanced with modern features.

Thereby, now we have various types and categories of tires like conventional tube-type tires and modern tubeless type tires. Further, both types of tires are also featuring various subcategories like street tires, off-road tires, and dual-sport or adventure tires. Furthermore, tire manufacturers are also providing various features of tires naming racing tires, fuel economy friendly commuter tires, superior grip tires, etc. Thus, according to riding terrain condition, riding concentration, and preferred safety level a rider can choose or select the convenient type of tire for his/her motorcycle.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are motorcycle tires?

Ans: The motorcycle tires are the outer part of motorcycle wheels made of rubber compound attached to the metal wheel rims. Here the tires are like the rubber shoes of the wheels that provide grip or traction on the surfaces, keep the motorcycle stable on the terrain, absorb surface irregularities, and allow the motorcycle to roll firmly on different surface conditions.

2. What do motorcycle tires do for a motorcycle rider?

Ans: Motorcycle tires are like the rubber shoes of the motorcycle wheels that provide grip or traction on the surfaces, keep the motorcycle stable on the terrain, absorb surface irregularities, and allow the motorcycle to roll firmly on different surface conditions.

3. What is the most basic category of motorcycle tires?

Ans: Tube-type tires and tubeless-type tires are the most basic categories of motorcycle tires.

4. What are the subcategories of motorcycle tires?

Ans: Tube-type tires and tubeless-type tires are the most basic categories of motorcycle tires and both categories of tires also feature various subcategories like street tires, off-road tires, and dual-sport or adventure tires. Further, tire manufacturers also provide various features of tires naming racing tires, fuel economy friendly commuter tires, superior grip tires, etc.

5. Which are the most popular motorcycle tire brands in Bangladesh?

Ans: In Bangladesh, Pirelli, Michelin, Timsun, MRF, Ceat, CST, MAXXIS, Apollo, Gazi, Tourino, etc. are the popular motorcycle tire brands available in the market.