Pilot Powers vs Battlax BT-014

[0ni]

I have now booked my bike in for a new pair of tyres next week, I was after a pair of Pirelli Diablos but unfortunately they would have to get ordered in.

I am currently on Dunlop D207RRs and fancy a little change to something a little sportier.

The options I've got are Michelin Pilot Powers for £215 fitted or Bridgestone Bt-014s for £220 fitted.

I shopped around and found places that would do it cheaper by 15 quid or so but they are booked until september, I really need a new rear

So folks what should it be?
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[zx636]

From what I have read in the mags, they are very much the same but the powers seem to be a bit better gripping in the wet.

[.....]

I have the 014s and really like them, but have never tried the Pilot Powers.

I had Dunlop 208s before and they felt quite crap compared to the Bridgestones.

I can't fault the 014s

[Andy C]

i heard that the 014's dont last that long, would you say thats true joe? i also heard that the 010's they used to sell lasted longer (but less grip)
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[VTR SP1]

I have 014's and just thrashed a new set round the nurburgring and they performed very well and are still in very good shape.

SP1
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I rode the Nurburgring backwards.

[0ni]

Oh yeah another thing, these don't need to be great in the wet, I plan on wearing them out between now and winter
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Its a lovely day, just wait until some bastard spoils it.

[Andy99]

I'm running BT014's and really like them but have also been thinking about the pilot's as i've heard good things about them.
The 014's are good tyres but don't last as long as the 010's i used before.
The only reason i fancy a change is because i've been using Bridgestone's for about 4 years and wonder what else is out there and how good they are. Trouble is i like them and don't want to get something else and wish i'd stayed with Bridgestone.

From what i hear there both very similar and you won't regret whichever you go for.
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[Andy C]

[Villers]

Im on my second set of 014's. Only let me down once on a white line a few weeks back. I don't tend to get 'great mileage' out of them due to the nature of the roads round here but Ive got about 2000 miles out of one before.

Ive never tried the pilot power, but I tried the older 'pilot' ones and they were shit. Especially front end, washout city.

Also had an avon for about a day when I bought the bike. Got rid as soon as because they shouldnt be allowed on the road, utter dangerous bollocks.

Also had michelins on the hire bike, hairy!

So I'm a bit biased towards the bt014's. Especially for the fast thrashing and kneedowns around the lakes!


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[scol1]

Just had a set of 'powers fitted at Bike Tyres Leeds.....

£199.00 fitted ride in ride out.

J.
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[UrbanRacer]

BT039SS is what you want

[Villers]

Sorry forgot to mention, local bike shop does 014's fitted for 180 smackers too!
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[ciaronr6]

Oni, Ride On are doing Pilot Powers fitted to loose wheels for £185!

Best bet in my opinion....

Add 20 quid for fitting them on the bike.

Ciaron

Edit: Pilot Powers are GREAT in the wet!!!

[chriscross]

Everyone says the PP's are the best tyre.

In reality either will be good, but i'd go for the Pilot Powers.

Chris

[Davo]

I'd wait for the Diablos.

[Andy99]

[0ni]