What Are the Most Popular Motorcycle Tire Sizes Worldwide?

When sourcing motorcycle tires for wholesale or retail, understanding which sizes dominate the global market is essential. The most popular motorcycle tire sizes worldwide vary by motorcycle category, but a few dimensions consistently outsell all others due to their prevalence on best-selling motorcycle models.

The Global Best-Seller: 17-Inch Sport Bike Sizes

The single most common tire size combination worldwide is 120/70R17 avant et 180/55R17 rear, used on the vast majority of middleweight sport bikes (400cc-750cc) including the Yamaha R7, Kawasaki Ninja 650, and Honda CBR650R. For liter-class superbikes (1000cc+), the rear moves to 190/50R17 ou 190/55R17, fitted to models like the Yamaha R1, BMW S1000RR, and Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Why these sizes dominate:

• 120/70R17 fits virtually every 600cc-1000cc sport bike front end
• 180/55R17 is the standard for 600cc-750cc rears, with massive global replacement demand
• 190/50R17 and 190/55R17 cover the superbike segment
• These sizes have been industry standards for over 20 years

Commuter and Entry-Level Sizes

Outside the sport bike segment, commuter motorcycles drive tire demand by volume. The most popular commuter sizes worldwide include:

• 2.75R17 et 3.00R17 — standard on 100cc-150cc commuters across Asia, Africa, and Latin America
• 90/90R18 — one of the highest-volume commuter sizes globally, used on countless Chinese and Indian commuter bikes
• 2.50R17 — common on 50cc-110cc light commuters
• 80/100R18 — popular on trail and dual-sport commuters

Adventure and Dual Sport Sizes

The adventure segment continues to grow globally, driven by the popularity of middleweight adventure bikes. Key sizes include:

• 90/90R21 — the universal adventure front size, used on the Honda CRF300L Rally, KTM 390 Adventure, and BMW F850GS
• 120/90R18 et 130/80R17 — the two most common adventure rear sizes
• 150/70R18 — popular on larger adventure bikes like the Africa Twin and Triumph Tiger 1200

Scooter Sizes

The global scooter market, especially strong in Europe and Asia, relies on these sizes:

• 120/70R12 et 130/70R12 — the most common scooter combination, fitted to Honda PCX, Yamaha NMAX, and Vespa models
• 120/70R14 et 140/70R14 — used on larger maxi-scooters

Cruiser Sizes

The cruiser market (Harley-Davidson, Indian, and metric cruisers) favors:

• 130/90R16 et 150/80R16 — traditional Harley front and rear sizes
• 180/65R16 et 200/55R17 — modern cruiser rears

Importer’s Takeaway

For wholesalers and importers looking to stock high-turnover products, focus on these core sizes: 120/70R17, 180/55R17, 90/90R18, 2.75R17, 3.00R17, and 90/90R21. These represent the highest-demand tire sizes across all global markets. Kingtyre manufactures all these sizes and more, with ECE, DOT, and ISO certifications for global distribution. Browse Kingtyre’s complete product range for wholesale pricing and container loading plans.