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Emu · July 7th, 2020, 12:11 PM

I have that exact same pair in bias ply.

The difference between the two is going to be how to rubber contacts the road and price. A radial is going to have a wider contact patch and usually wear more evenly. They will also have a higher speed rating.

Bias ply have a lower speed rating because the tire will kinda form a cone shape at the top at higher speeds and have a higher load weight rating.

I found a video from Michelin.

I went with the bias ply because it's my daily bike and needed something better than the IRC but didn't want to spend too much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJJxSlls-tA

July 7th, 2020, 12:11 PM	#2
Emu ninjette.org member Name: Emu Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Jun 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 55	I have that exact same pair in bias ply. The difference between the two is going to be how to rubber contacts the road and price. A radial is going to have a wider contact patch and usually wear more evenly. They will also have a higher speed rating. Bias ply have a lower speed rating because the tire will kinda form a cone shape at the top at higher speeds and have a higher load weight rating. I found a video from Michelin. I went with the bias ply because it's my daily bike and needed something better than the IRC but didn't want to spend too much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJJxSlls-tA