If you’re planning to ride when it’s cold out, having a motorcycle wind chill chart could come in handy.
Lucky for you, that’s exactly what I have below. If you need a chart, you’ve come to the right place.
So, without further ado, let’s get into why a motorcycle wind chill chart could be helpful and why you might want to use the one included in this article.
Cold Weather and Will Chill Can Make Riding a Motorcycle Tough
It takes only about about 30 minutes for frostbite to set in at sub-zero temperatures. While you’re probably not riding in subzero temps, it’s worth noting that cold weather can cause you to tense up, which in-turn can cause your reaction times to be longer. That’s a bad thing on a bike.
As such, it’s important to get the appropriate motorcycle gear, and even consider some heated motorcycle gear, especially when temps are truly cold.
I have found that when temps drop I can usually layer up, get a good neck covering and a full-face helmet, and do okay. However, I always check the temperature and then thing about my speed.
The faster you go in the cold, the colder you’re going to feel. What you hoped would be an hour-long ride could quickly balloon into a much longer trip if you have to strop multiple times to warm up, so paying attention to the weather and utilizing the chart below is an absolute must as winter comes around.
Motorcycle Wind Chill Chart
Here’s a motorcycle wind chill chart that will show you just how cold you’re going to get on your bike as the wind and your speed increases.
From the chart above, it’s clear that you can get down into subzero temperatures fairly quickly if you’re riding when standing air is right around freezing.
In my home state of Indiana, this is pretty regular for the winter months. I don’t let it dissuade me from riding all winter long. There are many weeks during the winter months where the snow is minimal or non-existent, and the road is more or less clear. I go riding.
If you choose to do the same, make sure to utilize the chart above and always note that just because snow isn’t on the ground, if the temperature is low enough, there could be ice on the road. Ride smart and take extra precautions, and you should do fine.
