Rear tyre for a busa?

Mad_Sunday · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Karma :

I have done 2000 miles on my year old (2006 model) busa. The rear tyre looks like I need to change it soon. I fancy a pair of Avon Storms but don't really want to change the front just yet. Looking around I can buy a 190/50-17 Dunlop D207 for £65 brand new. Are these tyres acceptable for the bike (I'm not Rossi) and will it work OK with the bridgestone on the front? I will be playing over the mountain at this years TT so speeds around 140mph will be needed.

Pete
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

D207 isn't an amazing tyre (questionable wet grip compared to a 010 which was a 'rival' of the time), but I'd still take one over an Avon any day - no way I'd actually pay for an Avon, personally.
Tyre should be ok mixed; the probability is that the having a worn front with a new rear will be more of a difference in profile than having two different models of tyres.

The speed shouldn't be an issue. A lot of hard acceleration on your fairly heavy bike is obviously going to get through it quite quickly.

sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

Sorry, but I totally disagree.

The Avon Storms are fantastic tyres - read any review.

I have them on my ZX12R and they are very confidence inspring in the wet or dry. Heat up really quickly and last for ages.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Maybe the Storms are the first good tyres Avon has made.
I don't believe all 'reviews' tell me. And, no offence to you, find many people's tyre reviews are based on their indivdual circumstances - just like many people always recommend the bike they own, etc.
So far I haven't found a good set of Avon tyres and will need a lot more evidence before I spend my money on them.

I found a CBR600RR with 014 tyres very 'confidence inspiring'. I didn't consider it to be a good thing when I crashed it.

sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

I know a few 'busa riders who rate the Storms. Only really good thing about the Azaros was the ST would give great mileage, though a weird feeling from the 7mm tread depth.
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