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Small Sportbike Tire Test

Discussion in 'Tyres Wheels and Brakes' started by Aufitt, Aug 11, 2015.

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    Small-bore sportbikes like KTM’s new RC390 and Yamaha’s R3 are making a big splash, and tire manufacturers are taking notice. Michelin, Bridgestone, and Shinko have all recently released rubber in 110 front section widths and 140 and 150 rear section widths suitable for small-displacement sportbikes. That’s adding to existing options from Pirelli and IRC, which means consumers now have lots of tires to choose from.
    In this special off-site episode of MC Garage , Road Test Editor Ari Henning will evaluate the sporting capabilities of Michelin Pilot Street Radials, Bridgestone S20 Evos, Shinko SR 880/881s, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIs, and IRC Road Winners so that you can make a more informed purchasing decision when it comes time to replace your tires
     
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    Keen to try S20 Evo 110/70 and 140/70 next.
     
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    Damus She is a BEAST and riding it is comparable to sex Dirty Wheel Club

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    If you find them to be better than rosso II let me know =p
     
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    If you find them within $100 of the price I get Pirellis for let ME know and i'll pull the trigger,
    I know Bridgestones are the best, but **** i didn't realise they were gold plated.
    $450 delivered is best i can find so far, DR2's are $330.
    I fit my own.
     
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    Damus She is a BEAST and riding it is comparable to sex Dirty Wheel Club

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    Yeah if I was gonna pay $450 for tyre's id just spend a bit extra and get Super Corsa's
     
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    I'm running conti sp2 atm good grip but think the corsa gonna be a better tyre I'm finding the sp is sliding a bit and well these things can't let them spin will lose time
     
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    Can you get the Super Corsa in 140/70?
     
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    Damus She is a BEAST and riding it is comparable to sex Dirty Wheel Club

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    nup only 150/60 they fit on the mc22 just fine. Simon from team tiger says they are awesome *nods*.
     
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    Got my set of S20 Evo's in the Correct 250/300 sizes of 110/70-17 & 140/70-17
    BT003 no longer available, superseded by S20.

    Will fit them at the tight Collie circuit on September 20th,
    expecting good things from these.
    I'll put them on the 5000 gram scales and post results along with all the other types ive measured.
     
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    I have tried using Avon Ultra SS sizes are 120/70 R 17 and 150/70 R17. I would say I'm pretty impress with the performance and styling and price isn't that much. Bought it from 4 Wheel Online.
     
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    I only have 2.75 fronts and 4.0 rears., like most other 250/300's.

    No point fittng the wrong sizes unless sponsored by anyone other than the two leading brands.
     
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    Best price i found for the s20 evos in 110/70 & 140/70 were $410 fitted at my own home.
     
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