Tyre types

[Thom]

yep, my second post on tyres although this one is different as to be hoenst this is causing me the most concern.

i currently have these: https://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/themes/motorcycletires/sport_classic/tkv1112_en.html

But i dont feel confident in swapping them for a more modern tyre as they look old and have very steep side walls with no visible 'lip' on the edge of the contact surface.

the problem i seem to be having is the sizing: 130/90 16"

Can i even fit a more sports touring style tyre? or am i stook with these old school things?
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Current Bike: 1996 Yamaha TRX850 (The Japanese-Ducati One).
Previous Bikes: 1990 Honda NSR125 'Rothmans' (The smoking one), 1990 Suzuki GS500e 'Caf? fighter' (The loud one), 1987 Kawasaki GPX400r (The quick one), 1997 XJ600s Diversion (The reliable one), 2000 Kawasaki ER-5 (The spontaneously combustive one)

[Syx]

Essentially you can fit any tyre you want to your 16" diameter. Different profile tyres will give different handling however, and there may also be issues regarding clearance for mudguards/huggers - but you aren't stuck to the same one forever!

[Thom]

Thank god for that!

I liked the BT45's on my gs500 so i might give them another go
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Current Bike: 1996 Yamaha TRX850 (The Japanese-Ducati One).
Previous Bikes: 1990 Honda NSR125 'Rothmans' (The smoking one), 1990 Suzuki GS500e 'Caf? fighter' (The loud one), 1987 Kawasaki GPX400r (The quick one), 1997 XJ600s Diversion (The reliable one), 2000 Kawasaki ER-5 (The spontaneously combustive one)