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Motorcycle Glossary Dictionary Term - Contact Patch

Contact Patch: The Contact Patch (CP) is the area on the ground where your motorcycle tire actually touches the road surface. This area can be very small and highlights the fact that there isn't much actual contact between your bike and the road.

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