Revision question · Safety and your motorcycle

What can happen if your motorcycle's wheels are out of alignment?

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A serious loss of power

Reduced braking performance

Increased tyre wear

Reduced ground clearance

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Increased tyre wearThis was the right answer

If a motorcycle’s wheels are incorrectly aligned, tyres may wear unevenly and the motorcycle can become unstable, especially when cornering.

Reviewed reading for this question

Check the chain and wheel alignmentReviewed guidance summary · Each explicitly tests loose-chain lockup or the alignment check needed after rear-wheel/chain work.

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