Tyre advice (XJR1300)

400bandit · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Dec 2005 Karma :

Hi All,

After 6 or so years without a bike, I'm back on 2 wheels with a XJR1300 however it seems my front tyre is punctured.

Looking for advice on the current tyre offerings suited to a heavy naked/sports tourer. I may replace them as a pair, I'm not sure how old the Conti's that are on there are and tyres are definitely a confidence thing with me!

Ta,

Joe
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to v or not to v · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Nov 2020 Karma :

Michelin Pilots are very popular.
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MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

Michelin Pilot.

Do both.

I always thunk its a phaph to remove a wheel to fit one tyre then have to remove thebother a couple of months later.

And tyre models are matched to work in pairs.

Unless you have some throwback theories about how Michelin on the front compliments the Avon on the back under certain conditions. Laughing

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Pilot Road 5, bloody brilliant tyres. In the old days I'd ask what sort of riding you're doing, but with the Road 5's if you're not doing trackdays they'll work. Distance or short blasts, rain or shine, cold or hot they are so good.
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raesewell · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Oct 2012 Karma :

Pirelli Angel GT II Thumbs Up

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Michelin Road 5 or 6. It's a big bugger so probably appropriate to go for the GT version.
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ThunderGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Karma :

Road 5 or 6, and as above, GT version is probably appropriate.
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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Just to give you an alternative option, I'd been on pilot roads for about 4 years (I tend to do a pair a year) and earlier this year when I went in for new rubber they had about a 3 week wait for new Michelins.

I ended up with Bridgestone T32 and honestly they're every bit as good, and seemingly far more available.

I think realistically most riders would be hard pressed to tell the difference in a blind test, even the professionals struggled.
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