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czakal Nitrous Nuisance
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Posted: 10:49 - 02 Aug 2022 Post subject: |
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It's not a dumb question, but unfortunately there isn't a straight answer. Newer designed tyres tend to be more expensive, and every time they're basically claimed to be grippier and/or longer lasting. Whether they actually are, who knows? Personally, I would probably have a read around on the forums and see if anyone has a particular tyre recommendation for your bike. Lacking that, on a low powered bike (which I'm assuming yours is), I'd just go for the cheaper one.
The default tyre option for smaller bikes for many years was the BT45, this has now been replaced by the BT46, so may be worth considering - https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/bridgestone-battlax-bt-46-motorcycle-tyre-package-2011649/ ____________________ Current - '94 VFR750FR, '00 VFR800FI Previous - '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win (chinese copy of an old Honda design with a C90 engine)
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Not related to those 2 tyres exactly, but this is a useful video comparing 3 popular tyres, and what makes each one (potentailly) better than the others
https://youtu.be/eLSfj_-2yZ0 ____________________ Current Bike: Honda CG125 ES4 // Honda CB600FS Hornet // Triumph Street Triple R |
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Posted: 12:44 - 02 Aug 2022 Post subject: |
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rpsmith79 wrote: | Not related to those 2 tyres exactly, but this is a useful video comparing 3 popular tyres, and what makes each one (potentailly) better than the others
https://youtu.be/eLSfj_-2yZ0 |
I watched that last night. I do like Fortnine, they're always interesting, but you do need to take his vids with a pinch of salt. The idea of a "deeper v" for track tyres, and lower activation temps for sports touring tyres aren't new. It's been known that most people can't generate the temps needed for track tyres on the road for decades. ____________________ Current - '94 VFR750FR, '00 VFR800FI Previous - '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win (chinese copy of an old Honda design with a C90 engine)
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I tried the pilot streets and they were God awful. Supposed to be longer lasting due to extra silicon content or something. All I could is that they had shag all grip and wore out faster than the PR4 I'd used before it. ____________________ a.k.a 'Geri'
132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good |
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czakal Nitrous Nuisance
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Posted: 19:47 - 02 Aug 2022 Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone, yes it's a low power bike (YBR 250). Curiously the manual recommended Pirelli Sport Demons but since I can't find those in the specs needed, the closest is probably the Angel City. So I will probably go for those |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 266 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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