ER6 - New tyre advice

[SofaBear]

Hi all,

First time needing to buy a new tyre for a big bike, would appreciate some help on what to look at.

The ER6 needs a new rear tyre as mine is getting a little tetchy going around some of these corners, mostly because it is box shaped now lol
One of my recent ride outs highlighted I do not have as much confidence in going around corners as it felt as though it was going to give out at any moment.

Any recommendations on tyre type?
I have Dunlop sportmax D222's or something already on there,
Looking at Michelin Pilot 3's also
I like the look of Pirelli Diablo Rosso's but not sure if they are bit too OTT for mine.

I do a lot of motorway miles but still like to chuck it about some lanes. I would still like it to last a little longer, i think nearly 7k miles on a bike tyre is pretty reasonable?
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Yamaha YBR125(gone) -> '12 Kawasaki ER6F in pearly white mmm

[Taught2BCauti...]

Go to https://www.blackcircles.com/ and enter your reg number to see what they recommend.

I've heard Conti Road Attack's are pretty good on the ER6.
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[barrkel]

PR3s and BT23s should both last 8k. Towards the end of that, if you do a lot of motorway, you will start getting "corners" on your tyre, but I don't think you can help it.
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Bikes: S1000R, SH350; Exes: Vity 125, PS125, YBR125, ER6f, VFR800, Brutale 920, CB600F, SH300x4
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[sickpup]

Just fitted a set of Avon Storm 11 Ultras to my 08 ER6F, they are on special everywhere for £150 a set.

[andys675]

dunlop roadsmarts, longevity and grip
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[SofaBear]

I lied, i actually have these on the back.

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=79748509.110.11456&Breite=160&Quer=60&Felge=17&Speed=W&kategorie=&profil=&Marke=Dunlop&ranzahl=1&S_Z=ZR&tyre_for=&x_tyre_for=&F_F=&Herst=Dunlop&m_s=1&rsmFahrzeugart=MO&filter_preis_bis=&filter_preis_von=&details=Ordern&typ=R-213697


I can't say I am too impressed by them. I think i may try PR3's or maybe PR4's depending on how much i get quoted.

I am surprised though because it looks as though they are a premium tyre.[/url]
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Yamaha YBR125(gone) -> '12 Kawasaki ER6F in pearly white mmm