April 17th, 2018, 12:00 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Dustin
Location: Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2018 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 SE Posts: 2
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Stuck on Rear Tire Decision Recommendations Needed
Been riding for about 6 months now, 2013 7.8k miles still have stock rear tire, was told it needs replaced when I took it in for service, its pretty flat down the middle.
I mainly use my bike to go to and from work about 30 miles each way, and the occasional weekend cruise around. Its mainly country roads a few curves along the way. Im leaning more and more now. No highways. I don't ride in rain (I know I cant prevent that all the time). I dont do any track riding. Here is what I have been trying to decide with. Bridgestone Battlax BT45 Sport Pirelli Sport Demon Diablo Rosso II Michelin Power RS S20 Evo The prices are roughly all in the same range, I like the dual compound idea, Looking for something thats grippy in the corners when I need it but wont wear down extremely fast. Will be sticking to stock size. 140/70-17. Thanks |
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April 17th, 2018, 12:37 PM | #2 |
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
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bridgestone or pirelli would be my choice from them if i'm wanting more mileage, there all going to have plenty of grip for you.
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April 17th, 2018, 12:50 PM | #3 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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I'm very happy with the BT45s I put on my pregen. I can drag a knee without any hint of trouble, and they're very neutral steering.
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April 17th, 2018, 01:47 PM | #4 |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
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I really like the BT-45. Even take it to trackdays as backup and they perform really well. Lasts long time on street.
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April 17th, 2018, 02:04 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Dustin
Location: Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2018 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 SE Posts: 2
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Purchased the bt45 140 70 17
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April 17th, 2018, 02:32 PM | #6 |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
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Btw, I may have mentioned in other threads, my BT-45s came as OEM tyres on my bike and are 9-yrs old. Should be able to finally wear them out after 45 more trackdays this year.
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April 17th, 2018, 04:08 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: NW USA
Join Date: Aug 2016 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Bonneville, Ninja 300 Posts: 204
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Gonna buck the trend here and suggest Michelin Road 5s. It's a 120 front and 150 rear, but if you're not carving hard, you probably won't notice anything other than them looking a little balloon-ey-er. In exchange, you get an excellent all-around tire that's particularly well known for both longevity and wet traction.
I've been using PR4s on my street bike since they came out about 3 years ago. Only reason they're not on my Ninja is that they aren't race tires. Although I've had moments of wishing I had a set to use as intermediates when conditions are fluctuating or the track is wet but drying.
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April 18th, 2018, 08:02 AM | #8 |
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Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot.
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Honestly, I've ran Bridgestone, Metzlar, Pirelli, Michelin and Continental, they all offer the same level of traction to a Novice. Match the rear to the front and go with that combo.
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