I don't post here often but looking for rec's on sport tires. I have VFR800 Interceptor. Riding
03-07-2009, 04:56 AM
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I don't post here often but looking for rec's on sport tires. I have VFR800 Interceptor. Riding
style is aggressive street. No plans to go to the track.
I was leaning toward the Mich Pilot Sports but was wondering what others recommend.
I was leaning toward the Mich Pilot Sports but was wondering what others recommend.
03-08-2009, 09:33 AM
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Sport touring tires are all you need for street riding.
They grip perfectly fine for aggressive riding. They also last twice as long and warm up faster. I have been riding on a set of conti road attacks and they have worked great for me.
Not sure why everyone thinks they need supersport tires, do you put R-compounds on your daily driver car?
Not sure why everyone thinks they need supersport tires, do you put R-compounds on your daily driver car?
03-08-2009, 03:25 PM
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on my 6th gen VFR i ran and liked
Dunlop Road Smarts and Bridgestone 021s. Both are great tires, i wouldn't hesitate to buy another set of either. I have Pilot Road 2s on the K1200RS now, not enough miles on them for an opinion yet.
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03-08-2009, 04:30 PM
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I haven't had any issues in the wet.
I can ride at a normal pace and not be nervous about losing traction. If you get too heavy with the throttle the rear will start to step out, but that is true with any tire.
What I like about them is their rounded profile. It gives the bike a linear feel while turning in. The more you want to lean, the more pressure you need to apply to the bars. Some sportier tires have a steeper profile that is good for quicker turn in, but can make the bike feel more nervous as less force is needed on the bars to increase your lean angle.
They have been available for a few years now so hopefully you would be able to find a set for less than the other major brands.<ul><li><a href="http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/tires/road-attack.php">http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/tires/road-attack.php</a</li></ul>
What I like about them is their rounded profile. It gives the bike a linear feel while turning in. The more you want to lean, the more pressure you need to apply to the bars. Some sportier tires have a steeper profile that is good for quicker turn in, but can make the bike feel more nervous as less force is needed on the bars to increase your lean angle.
They have been available for a few years now so hopefully you would be able to find a set for less than the other major brands.<ul><li><a href="http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/tires/road-attack.php">http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/tires/road-attack.php</a</li></ul>
03-09-2009, 01:34 PM
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I actually have the exact smae feelings about my Pilot Powers.
I've got them on my bandit and im so far seeing good mileage and a LOT of confidence in the wet. I ride all year.
03-11-2009, 12:41 PM
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A little difficult to make a recommendation...
You have to be honest with yourself on how "agressive" your riding style really is. I've had people tell me they're really fast and ride very agressively so I'd let them lead a ride. Then, I almost always would run right up to their rear tire in every corner without even trying. IMO, riding agressively means you're touching footpegs/kneepucks to the pavement...which you really shouldn't be doing on the street. If you ARE, then touring tires are not going to cut it. Get a sticky sportbike tire like a Pilot Power or Power 2CT.
If you're NOT touching hard parts to the pavement regularly then a sport/touring tire will be absolutely fine. You mentioned the Pilot Sport...which I believe you're referring to the Sport HPX. It's a good tire, but the Pilot Road or Road 2 is a better tire, IMO. Plenty of traction for "spirited" riding and very decent tread life. The Pilot Road is also usually pretty affordable compared to the other models.
If you're NOT touching hard parts to the pavement regularly then a sport/touring tire will be absolutely fine. You mentioned the Pilot Sport...which I believe you're referring to the Sport HPX. It's a good tire, but the Pilot Road or Road 2 is a better tire, IMO. Plenty of traction for "spirited" riding and very decent tread life. The Pilot Road is also usually pretty affordable compared to the other models.