Ok so where do we find a motorcycles’ GVW and curb weight specs…?
Curb weight is essentially the total weight of the bike when it’s completely ready to ride away, but without any rider, passenger or cargo equipment on board. Motorcycle curb weight, or wet weight, is the weight of the motorcycle itself plus all engine oils and full fuel. Gross Vehicle Weight is essentially the heaviest the motorcycle can be with everything on it before it becomes unsafe to ride, as specified by the manufacturer. Any cargo equipment and items loaded as cargo would also be included in the GVW. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your motorcycle is the weight of the motorcycle itself plus all engine fluids and full fuel, plus the maximum allowable weight of the rider and passenger. What Is Motorcycle Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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It is often published in a motorcycles’ manual, and if exceeded will make your bike unsafe to ride.īut, let’s say that you don’t have the maximum load listed in your motorcycle’s manual, in that case let’s look in detail at what the GVW and curb weight is exactly and then how to find these figures and calculate the max rider weight for your bike. Motorcycle maximum load is the total weight the bike can carry including the rider, passenger and any cargo.
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However you might also find that the manufacturer of your motorcycle does this entire calculation for you and publishes the maximum load in your bike’s manual, as you can see in the example below from the manual that came with my Kawasaki Ninja 650.īefore we go any further let’s get some definitions nailed down… What Is Motorcycle Maximum Load? Max Motorcycle Rider Weight = Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) – Curb Weight The figure you’re left with is the maximum safe weight of the rider plus any passenger and cargo carried. To calculate the maximum weight you can be (maximum load) and still ride your motorcycle safely you must find the vehicle gross vehicle weight (GVW) and subtract the curb (or wet) weight.
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