Tyre recommendations

Bol D'or · Mar 28, 2014

My RSV is currently on Michelin Pilot road 3, which I'm sure are fine for road use, but I plan to do several tracks days.
What's a good tyre for fast road blasts/trackday use for the RSV1000R?
Longevity isn't an issue.
I would like some water clearance abilties in case the trackdays end up wet.
Is a 180 better than a 190?

badapple1 · Mar 28, 2014

Hi
I use metzler M5s have loved them ( on my 3rd set) I only use the bike for b-road blasts and track days including a soaked snetterton and they were faultless. I know the racetecs are excellent with slightly less mileage but poorer wet ability. I also run a 190 rear have had a 180 but couldn't really tell much difference although I'm not Lorenzo.

ride4fun · Mar 28, 2014

Having tried Metzler, Pirelli and Michelin, I've found that the Pirelli's seem to work best on the RSV.

Bol D'or · Mar 28, 2014

What's the current Pirelli sports/trackday option?
I notice if I buy Diablo Rosso II, I would be getting a free Dainese back protector.:thumbup
But is the Diablo Rosso II a sport/trackday tyre?

ride4fun · Mar 28, 2014

Either the Diablo Supercorsa or Diablo Rosso Corsa. Check Pirelli's website to compare and decide which might suit you best.

Graveltrap · Mar 28, 2014

I use racetec scrubs 190/120 can't go wrong unless it rains!

I haven't really got on with Bridgstones since the BT50 (yes I'm old), but their new sport touring tyre is supposed to be the business. See MCN this week.

leenineplus · May 13, 2014

Just put Pilot 4's on a couple of weeks ago. Brilliant.

Buster2 · May 13, 2014

I have always used Bridgestone on my bikes, but recently moved to Continetal sport attack2. The grip these have offered meen i won't go back.

lawrenc3 · Jun 5, 2014

leenineplus said:
Just put Pilot 4's on a couple of weeks ago. Brilliant.

How's the tread wear and grip of the PR4's?

leenineplus · Jun 5, 2014

Michelin Pilot 4 road.

lawrenc3 said:
How's the tread wear and grip of the PR4's?

Brilliant. In the wet and dry. I'm doing a track day at the end of June too at Donington park on them. People reckon you can run easily at intermediate levels on them at track days. Have a read up on them on the internet. They look good too !!!

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