Pirelli Diablo Rosso II video review

NDspd · February 27th, 2012, 11:32 AM

So here's my review on the Rosso II's.

I hate hearing my voice, it seams higher than what I think it is

Link to original page on YouTube.

saxnbass · February 27th, 2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

I hate hearing my voice, it seams higher than what I think it is

At first, I thought you were a girl...

J/K

I agree on pretty much everything you said in the video. They are great in wet weather, they are amazing in dry weather, they stick well. Oh, and they look really good. The only thing I'd add is that while they're not amazing cold (no tyres are, let's be honest), they do heat up pretty quickly, or so it seems to me.

NDspd · February 27th, 2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxnbass

At first, I thought you were a girl...

J/K

I agree on pretty much everything you said in the video. They are great in wet weather, they are amazing in dry weather, they stick well. Oh, and they look really good. The only thing I'd add is that while they're not amazing cold (no tyres are, let's be honest), they do heat up pretty quickly, or so it seems to me.

That'd be one hell of a girl...hahahaha

You hit all the right points, any tire cold really can't perform well, but yeah the heat up quick.

TnNinjaGirl · February 27th, 2012, 08:56 PM

Sexy voice ;-)

Thanks for the review, I can't wait to get my rims painted so I can try out my new Rosso Corsa II's too!

NDspd · February 27th, 2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Sexy voice ;-)

Thanks for the review, I can't wait to get my rims painted so I can try out my new Rosso Corsa II's too!

HAhaha...thanks I was hyper on coffee so that's why I was stuttering a little.

I can't wait to get an action camera and vlog or just mess around. I want to document more of me and my bike.

MikeBudd · February 28th, 2012, 07:31 AM

Man, these tires look seriously awesome. Definitely going to buy some to replace mine :O

Thanks for the great review!

I don't even think I have seen one legit negative review

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NDspd · February 28th, 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeBudd

Man, these tires look seriously awesome. Definitely going to buy some to replace mine :O

Thanks for the great review!

I don't even think I have seen one legit negative review

Cool man...we'll see how long they last but so far they are pretty damn good.

BlackNinja8 · February 28th, 2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

So here's my review on the Rosso II's.

I hate hearing my voice, it seams higher than what I think it is

Link to original page on YouTube.

Nice review, the voice wasn't bad at all!

I'm thinking of getting these tires. My IRCs have only 2k on them but as a new rider (I've put 200 on it) do you think I would be better off or safer with this tire? I don't mind spending the $ if its worth it but I am a little concerned bout traction on a new tire. Although I am taking it pretty easy as I'm learning anyway so may be a good time to wear that new tire slick off.

LoD575 · February 28th, 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

I'm thinking of getting these tires. My IRCs have only 2k on them but as a new rider (I've put 200 on it) do you think I would be better off or safer with this tire? I don't mind spending the $ if its worth it but I am a little concerned bout traction on a new tire. Although I am taking it pretty easy as I'm learning anyway so may be a good time to wear that new tire slick off.

My IRC's have 1,200 miles on them right now. They are ok but I do not find them to be confidence inspiring. I have had some instances of rear tire slippage which provoked doing some research on the tires and available replacements.

I believe replacement of the IRC's with a quality tire is a good choice. With the weather improving I am looking to have my Rosso II's installed on 03/05.

You will probably experience less traction with a new tire initially which is a side effect from the molding process.
I think this is a good time to practice slow speed maneuvers in an empty parking lot to scrub off that new slickness.

Excellent video NDspd. Your voice is fine.

cuong-nutz · February 28th, 2012, 01:57 PM

If they last long then I may consider these as a replacement to my BT-16s......possibly

Great review BTW

NDspd · February 28th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

Nice review, the voice wasn't bad at all!

I'm thinking of getting these tires. My IRCs have only 2k on them but as a new rider (I've put 200 on it) do you think I would be better off or safer with this tire? I don't mind spending the $ if its worth it but I am a little concerned bout traction on a new tire. Although I am taking it pretty easy as I'm learning anyway so may be a good time to wear that new tire slick off.

It's all up to you man, but if want to discard the IRCs and go straight to the Pirelli's it's your choice. I also did experience the rear coming out alot. Braking sucked too.

So again it's your choice.

atomicrm · February 28th, 2012, 05:17 PM

Thanks for making the review! I will be picking this up as soon as i have some extra cash. who cars if i have thousands of miles left on the stockers

On average what is the cost of having tires mounted if you bring them the rims off already and all that

csmith12 · February 28th, 2012, 05:19 PM

Nice review, thanks!

NDspd · February 28th, 2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Nice review, thanks!

No prob man...glad I could help. I may do a gear review here soon too.

nickjpass · February 28th, 2012, 05:38 PM

The rock in the tire bothered me the whole time.

NDspd · February 29th, 2012, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

The rock in the tire bothered me the whole time.

Hahaha, I was contemplating brushing it off, but I was to concentrated on the video. Not to worry it wasn't imbedded in the rubber, just stuck in the tread.

nickjpass · February 29th, 2012, 01:54 PM

It just just annoyed me for some reason lol

NDspd · March 1st, 2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

It just just annoyed me for some reason lol

You know what I left the rock there just for someone like you to be hypnotized by it. That rock is from the fires of Mount Doom, and it seems as though it has it's hold on you.

Just kidding, I was just too lazy to mess with it.

nickjpass · March 1st, 2012, 09:36 AM

Haha. I thought you were serious for a second

nice review by the way

nickjpass · March 1st, 2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by trixter

OCD?

I think I have it. My family thinks the same. I always thought I was a germaphobe so I'd wash my hands constantly. But then I realized, that if I missed a spot, I'd have to do it again again and again. I might have it. Do you think I do?

MikeBudd · March 1st, 2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

I think I have it. My family thinks the same. I always thought I was a germaphobe so I'd wash my hands constantly. But then I realized, that if I missed a spot, I'd have to do it again again and again. I might have it. Do you think I do?

WIKIPEDIA:

Symptoms of the disorder include excessive washing or cleaning; repeated checking; extreme hoarding; preoccupation with sexual, violent or religious thoughts; aversion to particular numbers; and nervous rituals, such as opening and closing a door a certain number of times before entering or leaving a room.

TBH, you could just be a germaphobe, but if you have any of this other stuff about repeated checking or nervous rituals, then you may have OCD. PS: I am not a medical professional

If you really are that interested, get someone to test or evaluate you for it.

nickjpass · March 1st, 2012, 12:31 PM

I just took an online quiz (which can't be trusted) and took a look at the symptoms. It would explain my weird personality.

I suffer from a lot of the symptoms.

nickjpass · March 1st, 2012, 12:35 PM

Washers are afraid of contamination. They usually have cleaning or hand-washing compulsions.
Checkers repeatedly check things (oven turned off, door locked, etc.) that they associate with harm or danger.
Doubters and sinners are afraid that if everything isn’t perfect or done just right something terrible will happen or they will be punished.
Counters and arrangers are obsessed with order and symmetry. They may have superstitions about certain numbers, colors, or arrangements.
Hoarders fear that something bad will happen if they throw anything away. They compulsively hoard things that they don’t need or use.

I have all of these lol!

I'll stop jacking now. Sorry NDspd

nickjpass · March 1st, 2012, 12:40 PM

Everyone has sexual thoughts lol

MikeBudd · March 1st, 2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by trixter

So every male and quite a few females have it.

Yes. There is no doubt about it. That is what the internet told me

nickjpass · March 1st, 2012, 01:22 PM

I see. So, the question is. How much thinking is too much? lol

jack_bm · March 1st, 2012, 01:22 PM

Whats the benefit of you having a bigger back tire, a lot of people seem to have it even though its designs for 130? seems to confuse me haha i know it looks better but just dont get it lol really nice review though i think i may get these when i next buy some tires

nickjpass · March 1st, 2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jack_bm

Whats the benefit of you having a bigger back tire, a lot of people seem to have it even though its designs for 130? seems to confuse me haha i know it looks better but just dont get it lol really nice review though i think i may get these when i next buy some tires

I believe it's just a "cosmetic" thing. I heard the bike can become less flickable.

csmith12 · March 1st, 2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jack_bm

Whats the benefit of you having a bigger back tire, a lot of people seem to have it even though its designs for 130? seems to confuse me haha i know it looks better but just dont get it lol really nice review though i think i may get these when i next buy some tires

There are many reasons but for me, it's a compromise of looks, performance on the street/track and price point. I run a 140 on the rear for those reasons.

jack_bm · March 1st, 2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

There are many reasons but for me, it's a compromise of looks, performance on the street/track and price point. I run a 140 on the rear for those reasons.

so would you say its better performance having a 140?

Bols · March 1st, 2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jack_bm

so would you say its better performance having a 140?

The main reason to have 140 or 150, is that those sizes are usually the smallest size available for the best radial tires on the market. Smaller tires are usually diagonal/bias-ply tires.

It's better to have an awesome tire in an ever so slightly bigger size, than a poor tire in the perfect size

jack_bm · March 1st, 2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bols

The main reason to have 140 or 150, is that those sizes are usually the smallest size available for the best radial tires on the market. Smaller tires are usually diagonal/bias-ply tires.

It's better to have an awesome tire in an ever so slightly bigger size, than a poor tire in the perfect size

thats a really good way to put it actually haha cheers for that, so better quallity and a bigger size, seems like its all good things!

choneofakind · March 1st, 2012, 04:00 PM

It's not just the size of the tire that's important. It's the size of the rim that the tire is meant for. Too narrow of a rim, and the tire pinches. Wider tires, radials especially, require wider rims. This tire is fine on a 3.5" rim, and it appears to be a "narrow" 140 so you're fine to use it on newgens.

NDspd · March 1st, 2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

It's not just the size of the tire that's important. It's the size of the rim that the tire is meant for. Too narrow of a rim, and the tire pinches. Wider tires, radials especially, require wider rims. This tire is fine on a 3.5" rim, and it appears to be a "narrow" 140 so you're fine to use it on newgens.

Yup fully agree...good point

akima · March 4th, 2012, 02:50 AM

@NDspd: fantastic review. Enjoyed watching that. You have sexy, husky voice

I liked the rain in the background: it created a nice atmosphere for the video for some reason.

saxnbass · March 4th, 2012, 09:54 AM

Again, Akima, this isn't a dating site.

NDspd · March 4th, 2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

Again, Akima, this isn't a dating site.

Hahaha...AHAHAHA...yeah Akima, no dating please. But, thanks for the kind words.

akima · March 4th, 2012, 11:40 AM

I don't get it.

Just being nice. He has a nice voice. Not sure how dating comes into it: you're all several thousand miles away from me.

NDspd · March 4th, 2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

I don't get it.

Just being nice. He has a nice voice. Not sure how dating comes into it: you're all several thousand miles away from me.

No comment, but thanks for liking the video

choneofakind · March 4th, 2012, 03:09 PM

haha she was just commenting on your voice because you mentioned earlier that you didn't like the sound of your own voice on camera

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February 28th, 2012, 01:57 PM	#10
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	If they last long then I may consider these as a replacement to my BT-16s......possibly Great review BTW __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

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TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Sexy voice ;-) Thanks for the review, I can't wait to get my rims painted so I can try out my new Rosso Corsa II's too!

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MikeBudd ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): RED 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 304	Man, these tires look seriously awesome. Definitely going to buy some to replace mine :O Thanks for the great review! I don't even think I have seen one legit negative review Posted via Mobile Device

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atomicrm ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Texas Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 76	Thanks for making the review! I will be picking this up as soon as i have some extra cash. who cars if i have thousands of miles left on the stockers On average what is the cost of having tires mounted if you bring them the rims off already and all that

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nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Haha. I thought you were serious for a second nice review by the way __________________________________________________

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nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I just took an online quiz (which can't be trusted) and took a look at the symptoms. It would explain my weird personality. I suffer from a lot of the symptoms. __________________________________________________

March 1st, 2012, 12:35 PM	#23
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Washers are afraid of contamination. They usually have cleaning or hand-washing compulsions. Checkers repeatedly check things (oven turned off, door locked, etc.) that they associate with harm or danger. Doubters and sinners are afraid that if everything isn’t perfect or done just right something terrible will happen or they will be punished. Counters and arrangers are obsessed with order and symmetry. They may have superstitions about certain numbers, colors, or arrangements. Hoarders fear that something bad will happen if they throw anything away. They compulsively hoard things that they don’t need or use. I have all of these lol! I'll stop jacking now. Sorry NDspd __________________________________________________

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nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Everyone has sexual thoughts lol __________________________________________________

March 1st, 2012, 01:22 PM	#26
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I see. So, the question is. How much thinking is too much? lol __________________________________________________

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	It's not just the size of the tire that's important. It's the size of the rim that the tire is meant for. Too narrow of a rim, and the tire pinches. Wider tires, radials especially, require wider rims. This tire is fine on a 3.5" rim, and it appears to be a "narrow" 140 so you're fine to use it on newgens.

March 4th, 2012, 02:50 AM	#35
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	@NDspd: fantastic review. Enjoyed watching that. You have sexy, husky voice I liked the rain in the background: it created a nice atmosphere for the video for some reason.

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saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Again, Akima, this isn't a dating site.

March 4th, 2012, 11:40 AM	#38
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I don't get it. Just being nice. He has a nice voice. Not sure how dating comes into it: you're all several thousand miles away from me.

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	haha she was just commenting on your voice because you mentioned earlier that you didn't like the sound of your own voice on camera

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