How to Improve Your Motorcycle’s Performance

Your trusty motorcycle offers you the freedom to conquer the open road or make your commutes and errands more fun. As it is, your bike likely performs pretty well, but there are always ways to improve it! If you’re curious about how to boost your bike’s performance, try one or more of the following suggestions to see if you can increase your speed or get better fuel mileage.

1. Change the Fuel Filters

The fuel filters in your motorcycle’s engine need to be changed regularly to ensure that they’re always removing particulate matter from gasoline. However, when you change them, you can often swap out your current fuel filters for high-quality versions that clean fuel more thoroughly, keeping your engine clean and improving your bike’s fuel economy.

2. Fill Your Tank With Premium Fuel

Your bike can probably run on standard ethanol gasoline, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should stick with that option. The manufacturer of your motorcycle may have recommended a fuel type in the owner’s manual that will give you the best results. High-octane fuels typically help your engine to perform better. Also, never let your tank get below a quarter full.

3. Reduce Your Bike’s Weight

Weight is the enemy of speed, so if you want to go faster, you’re going to have to cut down on the amount of weight piled on your bike. Think about the features on your motorcycle and how often you use them. For example, if you’ve got a passenger seat and you always ride solo, why not just remove it? There’s no need to carry that extra weight. If you don’t use saddlebags or other storage options, you can take those off, too. Go through the cargo you carry to make sure you’re only bringing the essentials with you.

4. Upgrade Your Exhaust

Alterations to the exhaust on your motorcycle can improve both its torque and horsepower. A more streamlined and efficient exhaust system can be lighter in weight and also help with fuel efficiency. Some models even make less noise, which can be great if you’re in a residential area.

5. Keep Your Bike Maintained

Finally, it’s important to perform regular maintenance on your motorcycle to ensure that it’s always running as it should. If you ever need some professional assistance with motorcycle maintenance, feel free to contact our service department.

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