Question about pirelli sport demons

Firebrick · November 18th, 2010, 11:04 AM

I was told that sport demons don't come in stock ninja sizing of 100-80/16 and 130-80/16. They are only in 100-90/16 and 130-90/16. Will this cause problems with handling? Speedo? Clearance. I really want better tires than these dunrocks that I'm afraid to corner in the rain. Thanks.

sombo · November 18th, 2010, 11:22 AM

Problems with handling? Just the opposite. That little size difference in the tire doesn't mean much compared to how much better the tire actually grips the road. It's a much, much, MUCH better tire. There are several threads on here about those tires. It's basically the first (and some consider it the ONLY) mod you should do with our pre-gens.

Speedo - It will actually get it closer to being correct then the stock tires. On average people note that the speedo is off by about 10%. I've noted that with the SD's it's no more then 5%, if that.

Trust me, you want these tires.

Firebrick · November 18th, 2010, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I'll have these mounted and balanced for just under 300. Love the bike but stock tires scare me in the rain.

sombo · November 18th, 2010, 01:45 PM

Oh then these tires will help ALOT with that. I have gotten caught in a couple heavy rain storms here in Florida and didn't lose traction even with cross winds. I've also been able to get more mileage out of mine then most people say you should get. I've had mine on for some 10k+ and they still have tread-life left on them. I guess it all depends on how you ride.

Snake · November 18th, 2010, 06:37 PM

I had the sport demons on my bike and loved them except for the fact that they raise the hieght of the bike.
I recently changed over to Pirelli Diablo tires which have excellent grip and come in stock size for front and rear. Don't let the term "scooter" tire scare you. These are motorcycle tires.

ccampbell · November 19th, 2010, 07:17 PM

Pirelli Diablo = awesome, and cheap too.

Merman66 · November 19th, 2010, 08:24 PM

+1 on Pirelli scooter tires.

Apex · November 20th, 2010, 10:36 AM

I love the sport demons. They are what I run. My next set of tires will probably be the SD's too.

Firebrick · December 13th, 2010, 09:54 AM

ended up with the diablos, so much more confident riding now. didnt get many miles on them though before the ice hit, now waiting for better weather.

coondog · January 23rd, 2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebrick

I was told that sport demons don't come in stock ninja sizing of 100-80/16 and 130-80/16. They are only in 100-90/16 and 130-90/16. Will this cause problems with handling? Speedo? Clearance. I really want better tires than these dunrocks that I'm afraid to corner in the rain. Thanks.

130's aren't the proper size for the 250. 120/80's are, everyone just goes with the more choices in size. Personally I'd get the pirelli MT 75's for $100 less and they're made for the rim, soft for great performance, and if you take advantage of the performance, cheaper to replace. Going with 130's I went with the Dunlop GT 501's because of the same reason, performance. You'd see the dunlops at tracks not the demons, and they last longer if just street driven over the larger pirelli.

November 18th, 2010, 11:04 AM	#1
Firebrick ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Iowa Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 16	Question about pirelli sport demons I was told that sport demons don't come in stock ninja sizing of 100-80/16 and 130-80/16. They are only in 100-90/16 and 130-90/16. Will this cause problems with handling? Speedo? Clearance. I really want better tires than these dunrocks that I'm afraid to corner in the rain. Thanks.

November 20th, 2010, 10:36 AM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I love the sport demons. They are what I run. My next set of tires will probably be the SD's too. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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November 18th, 2010, 11:22 AM	#2
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Problems with handling? Just the opposite. That little size difference in the tire doesn't mean much compared to how much better the tire actually grips the road. It's a much, much, MUCH better tire. There are several threads on here about those tires. It's basically the first (and some consider it the ONLY) mod you should do with our pre-gens. Speedo - It will actually get it closer to being correct then the stock tires. On average people note that the speedo is off by about 10%. I've noted that with the SD's it's no more then 5%, if that. Trust me, you want these tires.

November 18th, 2010, 11:58 AM	#3
Firebrick ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Iowa Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 16	Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I'll have these mounted and balanced for just under 300. Love the bike but stock tires scare me in the rain.

November 18th, 2010, 01:45 PM	#4
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Oh then these tires will help ALOT with that. I have gotten caught in a couple heavy rain storms here in Florida and didn't lose traction even with cross winds. I've also been able to get more mileage out of mine then most people say you should get. I've had mine on for some 10k+ and they still have tread-life left on them. I guess it all depends on how you ride.

November 18th, 2010, 06:37 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I had the sport demons on my bike and loved them except for the fact that they raise the hieght of the bike. I recently changed over to Pirelli Diablo tires which have excellent grip and come in stock size for front and rear. Don't let the term "scooter" tire scare you. These are motorcycle tires.

November 19th, 2010, 07:17 PM	#6
ccampbell ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Kansas City Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Blue/Orange Ninja 250 Posts: 27	Pirelli Diablo = awesome, and cheap too.

November 19th, 2010, 08:24 PM	#7
Merman66 ninjette.org newbie Name: Murray Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 250 Ninja Posts: 6	+1 on Pirelli scooter tires.

December 13th, 2010, 09:54 AM	#9
Firebrick ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Iowa Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 16	ended up with the diablos, so much more confident riding now. didnt get many miles on them though before the ice hit, now waiting for better weather.