Frequently Asked Questions about motorcycle tyres
No, this is not a defect. The stripe is known as the antenna compound, a special rubber element designed to discharge static electricity by conducting it from the tyre to the asphalt. It is a normal and intentional feature of the tyre’s design.
- The inflation pressure
- The load that is being transported
- The speed of the vehicle
- The riding style (braking and acceleration)
- The type of surface
- The air temperature
- The twistiness of the road



