Michelin Power Pure :-)

[Stevie GooGs]

I recently changed the tyres on my KTM 990 SM from Pirelli Scorpion Sync to Michelin Pilot Pure as i read a few forums that mentioned the sync got a bit loose when hot.

I was very impressed with the grip i got at knockhill but was not sure if that was down to how grippy the track was compared to the road as it was the first time at knockhill.

Anyway had the bike out on Sunday for the first time since the track day, the roads were a bit damp to start then dried up later on. The tyres heated up very quick and never felt the bike slide and as much as i pushed it into corners the bike felt well planted and gave me lots of confidence.

I've tried various tyres on my bikes and ended up sticking with Corsa 3's for the ZX10R but they never gave me as much confidence as the Pilot Pure. The roads where I live in Ullapool (north west highlands) are great for the bike but road conditions are not great so they chew tyres, i don't see them last me long but for Sunday blasts down to Applecross they are fecking great.

I'm not a great riding far from it and I don't push as hard as i could on the road as i know what can happen, if you are looking for a good sticky tyre i would honestly recommend you give them ago.

KTM 990 SM Front Tyre

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs205.ash2/46794_428238356709_618956709_5492715_5139375_n.jpg

KTM 990 SM Back Tyre


https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs615.snc4/59526_428521051709_618956709_5499684_5579359_n.jpg
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Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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[DrDonnyBrago]

https://img.skitch.com/20090310-fue4arsbcqnqj5q9327sc2gd46.jpg

[Acemastr]

My Power Pures are perfect, couldn't ask for a better tyre, now if only my headrace bearings were round still...
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2017 KTM 350 XC-F - 2014 Yamaha R6 - 2005 Yamaha YZ125
2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited

[Stevie GooGs]

They do inspire a lot of confidence, i had the pilot power on the CBR 600 fy that i had a few years ago and never really like them.
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[SamJL]

I love my Pure's!

I actually swapped from Corsa III's to them, and I much prefer the Pure's, they turn in so much quicker, and have a lot more grip in the wet!

Awesome tyres
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2009 CBR1000RR
2004 KTM 200SX
2004 KTM 65SX

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[Stevie GooGs]

Because it was damp when I left in the morning and after a few minutes just outside of Ullapool i could feel the tyres no movement when leaning into bends. I'm no expert in tyres but the corsa 3s i felt took a bit longer to give you feedback. I tend to stop as there are lots of nice views up here and take a look at the tyres to see how much of the tyre im using, the tyres felt warm on both sides.
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Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
Bike Pics! -> My Photography Website

[SamJL]

The best thing is, they heat up quickly, but they don't get greasy and let go without any sort of warning like the 2CT's do!
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2009 CBR1000RR
2004 KTM 200SX
2004 KTM 65SX

[Stevie GooGs]

[Acemastr]

Stevie.... checking your pics again.... you do realise those are power pures and not pilot pures yes? :p
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2017 KTM 350 XC-F - 2014 Yamaha R6 - 2005 Yamaha YZ125
2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited

[Stevie GooGs]

Doh typo soz.
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Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
Bike Pics! -> My Photography Website

[SamJL]

[evoboy]

Feel just like any other tyre to me...

Dont tip in as well as the old Powers, dont seem to heat up as quickly as a set of Corsa 3's, dont have as much grip in the wet as the Avon Vipers.

Suspension settings make a difference to how each tyre feels.
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[Stevie GooGs]

[SamJL]

[evoboy]

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