How to Improve Your Motorcycle’s Performance

The more you can improve your motorcycle’s performance levels, the better your fuel economy will be and the faster you’ll be able to ride. Even if you’re not in the mood to do anything major, there are a lot of small things you can do to improve your motorcycle’s overall performance. If you’re not sure where to start, this guide from Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson® has a few helpful tips. 

Improve the Air Intake

Improving your motorcycle’s air intake by installing a free-flowing air filter or airbox removal kit is a cheap yet effective way to enhance overall engine performance. However, it’s important that you understand that changes to the air intake will also affect fuel consumption. Be ready to make further adjustments if you go this route. 

Improve the Exhaust

Some people customize their motorcycle’s exhaust ports just to change up how the vehicle looks. However, improving your motorcycle’s exhaust has a ton of benefits, including boosting the horsepower, increasing your torque, reducing your motorcycle’s overall weight, and making the bike run a bit quieter. There are a number of different motorcycle exhaust upgrade options, so do a bit of research to find the one that best fits you. 

Use High-Quality Fuel Filters

Your motorcycle’s fuel filter cleans contaminants out of the fuel before it enters your engine. By swapping out these filters as needed and using only quality filters, you can help your motorcycle run a bit cleaner overall. 

Octane

The higher a fuel’s octane, the more pressure it can withstand within a combustion engine. If you want to take advantage of the benefits of using higher-octane fuel, you’ll need to modify your motorcycle. Be warned, however, as a motorcycle that has been modified in this way will no longer be able to use standard fuel without the risk of damage. 

Reduce Your Motorcycle's Weight

The lighter the motorcycle, the more agile it will be. You can reduce your motorcycle’s weight by packing only necessities, swapping out the two-person seat when you’re riding alone, and not filling your gas tank up all the way when it’s unnecessary. 

Take Care of Your Tires

Worn-out tires won’t give your motorcycle as much traction. Monitor your motorcycle’s tires so that you can replace them when necessary, and keep them within the manufacturer-recommended pressure range as much as possible. 

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