sv650 tyre options

[devojunior]

my bikes due a set of new tyres and i would like something like the bridgstone bt03s which are the duel compound so harder in the middle as i do loads of miles through week and like to play at weekend so sticky ont owter edge.

what other duel compound tyres are there which are good and not 180 quid a set like the bt03s.

[P.]

180 a set for tyres is quite good...my current tyres are £250 a set..

Was going to recommend Pirelli Angel ST... but it sounds like you are a peasant they are quite expensive, but last FOREVER.

BT023?

[DrDonnyBrago]

[devojunior]

250 ouch i think imjust gonna use the soldering iron and get a few more miles lol.

thats a joke btw.

[DrDonnyBrago]

The BT-003 is a really sticky borderline track tyre by the way, like the pilot power 2ct etc.


Do you want a sports tyre or a sports touring tyre?


Dual compound sports touring tyres are more than enough for the VAST majority of road riders, I use them on my CBR as they are a good compromise between life and grip,( good for 7-8k out of a rear). If you want super sticky sports tyres with a life expectancy of less than 3000 miles then worrying about a few quid on the purchase price is a bit strange.


I'm going to guess you misinterpreted the BT003 as a touring tyre, as such the tyres to look out for (sports touring dual compound) are:

Pirelli angel ST - I use them and think they are the nuts
Pilot road 2 or 3 - brother had the 2s, had 7.5k out of the rear with 2 trackdays.
Avon ultra storm 2 - supposed to be good, no direct experience with them.
Dunlop roadsmarts - supposed to be really good, again I have no direct experience of them.
Continental road attack 2 - I know nothing about them


Also consider BT023 and Metzeler Roadtec Z6 .