Posted by "TQ"...
In the Dunlop motorcycle tire information found on the website at the link below, they make this statement:
"For high-speed, fully loaded or dual-riding touring-motorcycle applications,
inflate tires to maximum recommended by vehicle manufacturer for
Dunlop fitment. Never exceed maximum load indicated on tire sidewall or
vehicle capacity load found in owner’s manual, whichever is lower."
Dunlop_Technical_Information-11D_FL_SAFETY
So the information on the sidewall is actually a load rating at what the tire manufacturer considers the maximum tire inflation pressure for that tire. It is a load rating that is being stressed, not a recommended tire inflation pressure. However, if the bike is going to be run at high speed, with maximum rated load, then that tire inflation level would be recommended. It is up to the rider to make sure that the tire is not being overloaded based on all the weight that is on the tires.
In the Dunlop motorcycle tire information found on the website at the link below, they make this statement:
"For high-speed, fully loaded or dual-riding touring-motorcycle applications,
inflate tires to maximum recommended by vehicle manufacturer for
Dunlop fitment. Never exceed maximum load indicated on tire sidewall or
vehicle capacity load found in owner’s manual, whichever is lower."
Dunlop_Technical_Information-11D_FL_SAFETY
So the information on the sidewall is actually a load rating at what the tire manufacturer considers the maximum tire inflation pressure for that tire. It is a load rating that is being stressed, not a recommended tire inflation pressure. However, if the bike is going to be run at high speed, with maximum rated load, then that tire inflation level would be recommended. It is up to the rider to make sure that the tire is not being overloaded based on all the weight that is on the tires.