Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Tires - Page 8

atomicrm · April 30th, 2012, 03:50 PM

boguht mine today! cant wait for them to come in. my Stock road winners probably have at least 2k miles left in them but i dont really care haha

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NDspd · April 30th, 2012, 07:57 PM

Glad to hear all the good reviews. I have a 2 small tears in the middle of my rear, but I think it's from road debris. As long as I can make them last for another few months, I'm fine. But, I will most certainly buy these again and again.

LoD575 · April 30th, 2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Glad to hear all the good reviews. I have a 2 small tears in the middle of my rear, but I think it's from road debris. As long as I can make them last for another few months, I'm fine. But, I will most certainly buy these again and again.

How has the tread life been holding up?

NDspd · April 30th, 2012, 08:12 PM

@LoD575 Not bad, I have 4,300 miles on them and there is some squaring on them. But that's due to the overly straight roads here in Southern Georgia. Still plenty of life in them...I'd say I can get about another 3-4,000 miles out of them. But we'll see if road surface changes the longevity when I move back to Ohio for the summer.

Over all, I can't complain at all.

LoD575 · April 30th, 2012, 08:25 PM

That seems to be good mileage.

I feel your pain about several overly straight roads, I suffer the same here in SE New Mexico.

NDspd · April 30th, 2012, 09:40 PM

@LoD575

There are a few roads around with a couple twisties, but nothing like the Rockies or Smokies. Atleast Ohio has some stuff where I live in the country, down south near Hocking Hills gets really good.

choneofakind · April 30th, 2012, 10:02 PM

@NDspd are you going to make it up to Mid-Ohio for a meet and greet with us while we ride the track?

Also, where in Hocking hills area are you? I would be game for a weekend trip south to ride a little bit. Hocking hills is a 3 hour drive from me, but I'll have a pickup truck so that isn't an issue.

NDspd · May 1st, 2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

@NDspd are you going to make it up to Mid-Ohio for a meet and greet with us while we ride the track?

Also, where in Hocking hills area are you? I would be game for a weekend trip south to ride a little bit. Hocking hills is a 3 hour drive from me, but I'll have a pickup truck so that isn't an issue.

I'm not sire if I can make it...when is it?

I live in Dayton, so Hocking is a bit of a long drive for me. Most likely I would have my parents come down with me with a trailer and I would stay down there for a few days. But, yeah that would be a fun trip.

csmith12 · May 1st, 2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

The harder you ride them the better they feel.

That's what she said... Oh wait! She really did say that.

csmith12 · May 1st, 2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

I'm not sire if I can make it...when is it?

June 4/5th and in case of poor weather conditions, plan b would be June 25/26th

choneofakind · May 1st, 2012, 08:49 AM

Chris beat me to it, but I'll only be doing the monday June 4th session and working 10 hour days Tues-Fri that week to make up for the day off

NDspd · May 1st, 2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

June 4/5th and in case of poor weather conditions, plan b would be June 25/26th

I come off school on the 3rd...so that I can't do. But there may be a chance that I can do the 25th.

TnNinjaGirl · May 1st, 2012, 07:03 PM

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, the official tire of Ninjette

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etiainen · May 1st, 2012, 07:26 PM

Lol and it's not even the stock size.

NDspd · May 1st, 2012, 07:49 PM

Hahaha...so what if it isn't in stock size, the Pirelli's I would say are a safer tire for any rider. They perform better in almost all conditions.

Heck I'd say they were the most popular tire, here in the near future.

etiainen · May 1st, 2012, 07:51 PM

Maybe, but all the new bikes may offset that since they have IRC's.

00NissanNinja · May 1st, 2012, 07:59 PM

@etiainan meh its still a size that fits these tiny little rims.

I second motion of official tire of ninjette

etiainen · May 1st, 2012, 08:00 PM

Can't endorse w/o Alex's stamp of approval.

NDspd · May 1st, 2012, 08:01 PM

Yeah I know, it's still an awesome tire. I wish they did come stock, but they have to make money some where.

00NissanNinja · May 1st, 2012, 08:25 PM

okay okay, the unofficially endorsed tire of ninjette lol

saxnbass · May 1st, 2012, 10:17 PM

Pirelli made a wise choice making these in a 140. I'm surprised Michelin hasn't made the Pilot Powers or Dunlop the Q2s in a 140. (Now just you watch, now that I've said this, they will)

MikeBudd · May 1st, 2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

@etiainan meh its still a size that fits these tiny little rims.

I second motion of official tire of ninjette

Third!!

NathanUc · May 2nd, 2012, 01:56 AM

Quick question:
Is anyone using the 120/70 in the front? Any fitting issues?

NDspd · May 2nd, 2012, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeBudd

Third!!

Fourth!

maglin · May 2nd, 2012, 06:20 AM

Pirelli has made the best size for our ninjette.
If you carefully measure it is not 140 but 133.5

It is well know that Pirelli has slimmer tyres for the same name size between other tyre brands.

I noticed that also when I installed mine on Friday.
When I had my previous tyres installed (BT090) rear tyre was rubbing at my A-Tech hugger while Diablo Rosso II didn't.

klewi · May 8th, 2012, 05:47 AM

My Rosso II's showed up yesterday from Canada's Motorcycle on-line. I won't be putting them on until mid June, a few weeks before a trip. Can hardly wait.

NathanUc · May 11th, 2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanUc

Quick question:
Is anyone using the 120/70 in the front? Any fitting issues?

No, they fit just fine. the 110 is probably still a better choice.

I got mine installed yesterday with my new sprockets/chain. Didn't get to try them out much yet as I'm still wearing them to avoid low sliding like I did with my last tire change...

NDspd · May 11th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Ok, just a little bit of an update, after 5,000 miles these tires are still performing top notch! I have noticed though after 2 long trips (250 miles, 700 miles) primarily on highways, they have squared off in the middle quite a bit. I have about 2mm left before hitting the middle wear marker, though the rest have atleast 3-4mm. So with me not making anymore trips for the rest of school(no long trips) I should be able to get another 1,500-2,000 miles before having to get a new rear. The front shows minimal wear at least.

So really, I would put the Pirelli Diablo RossoII tires as follows ($=bad $$=ok $$$=good $$$$=excellent)

Canyon Carving: $$$$
City riding:$$$$
Country riding:$$$$
Highway riding:$$$
Long Distance riding(400 miles+):$$
Off Road riding:$
3 Season Riding:$$$$
Trackday riding:????

What do you guys think of your DRII's so far?

etiainen · May 11th, 2012, 01:09 PM

So how many would you estimate you'll go through this year?

saxnbass · May 11th, 2012, 03:14 PM

Loved them on my 250, so today I ordered a set for my CBR600. Will report back if they are just as awesome for bigger bikes as they are for the 250.

etiainen · May 11th, 2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxnbass

Loved them on my 250, so today I ordered a set for my CBR600. Will report back if they are just as awesome for bigger bikes as they are for the 250.

Probably....but your bike will probably chew right through them.

saxnbass · May 11th, 2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

I hope you are getting something wider

hahahahaha.... you're funny.

NDspd · May 11th, 2012, 07:55 PM

Well I got this current pair in January, but the roads here are really rough and too straight. Once I go home for break in Ohio, I won't be riding as much. So, if I replace the rear right as the summer starts it should last me for the rest of the year.

Robinhood · May 16th, 2012, 09:57 AM

Will update with my raving review in a few weeks.

saxnbass · May 16th, 2012, 10:03 AM

I don't recall the smaller 140 rear having the "Rosso II" written on this section:

Only here:

erdmann · May 16th, 2012, 07:47 PM

what tire psi would you all start at for the street

saxnbass · May 16th, 2012, 09:46 PM

The one written on the side of the tyre?

ninja250r81 · May 17th, 2012, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erdmann

what tire psi would you all start at for the street

28psi front
32psi rear

NathanUc · May 17th, 2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanUc

No, they fit just fine. the 110 is probably still a better choice.

I got mine installed yesterday with my new sprockets/chain. Didn't get to try them out much yet as I'm still wearing them to avoid low sliding like I did with my last tire change...

Here is my feedback/comparison between the Sport Demon and Rosso II.

In terms of braking/straight line, tires feel the exact same (even in the wet). In a lean, the Rosso II feel more 'planted' if that makes any sense. The Sport Demons sometimes felt a bit skiddish in full lean but as of now, I've not had an instance of that with my Rossos.

The only major thing to note (and I think I mentioned this before) is that switching from 110/130 to 120/140 I notice it takes a lot more effort to flick the bike around. When weaving to heat the tires up, it takes significantly more force on the bars to get it to flick. I don't feel I lost any likability as I can still do it without breaking traction, it's just not as effortless. I for one, kind of like this as it feels more like I'm working with the bike.

That being said, it could just be all in my head as I gave it a solid 150miles of easy riding for break in.

Alex · May 17th, 2012, 06:06 AM

Weaving doesn't do anything to heat the tires up, and the fact that it takes more steering effort to lean the bike is what people are referring to as the bike losing the flickability it's known for. The bike would steer better and ultimately handle better with a 110 up front.

May 1st, 2012, 07:59 PM	#297
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	@etiainan meh its still a size that fits these tiny little rims. I second motion of official tire of ninjette __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

May 1st, 2012, 08:25 PM	#300
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	okay okay, the unofficially endorsed tire of ninjette lol __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

May 1st, 2012, 10:17 PM	#301
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Pirelli made a wise choice making these in a 140. I'm surprised Michelin hasn't made the Pilot Powers or Dunlop the Q2s in a 140. (Now just you watch, now that I've said this, they will) __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

May 2nd, 2012, 01:56 AM	#303
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	Quick question: Is anyone using the 120/70 in the front? Any fitting issues? __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

May 2nd, 2012, 06:20 AM	#305
maglin ninjette.org member Name: xaris Location: greece Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): what else? Posts: 121	Pirelli has made the best size for our ninjette. If you carefully measure it is not 140 but 133.5 It is well know that Pirelli has slimmer tyres for the same name size between other tyre brands. I noticed that also when I installed mine on Friday. When I had my previous tyres installed (BT090) rear tyre was rubbing at my A-Tech hugger while Diablo Rosso II didn't. __________________________________________________ -This signature rocks!!!

April 30th, 2012, 03:50 PM	#281
atomicrm ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Texas Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 76	boguht mine today! cant wait for them to come in. my Stock road winners probably have at least 2k miles left in them but i dont really care haha )

April 30th, 2012, 07:57 PM	#282
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Glad to hear all the good reviews. I have a 2 small tears in the middle of my rear, but I think it's from road debris. As long as I can make them last for another few months, I'm fine. But, I will most certainly buy these again and again.

April 30th, 2012, 08:12 PM	#284
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	@LoD575 Not bad, I have 4,300 miles on them and there is some squaring on them. But that's due to the overly straight roads here in Southern Georgia. Still plenty of life in them...I'd say I can get about another 3-4,000 miles out of them. But we'll see if road surface changes the longevity when I move back to Ohio for the summer. Over all, I can't complain at all.

April 30th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#285
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	That seems to be good mileage. I feel your pain about several overly straight roads, I suffer the same here in SE New Mexico.

April 30th, 2012, 09:40 PM	#286
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	@LoD575 There are a few roads around with a couple twisties, but nothing like the Rockies or Smokies. Atleast Ohio has some stuff where I live in the country, down south near Hocking Hills gets really good.

April 30th, 2012, 10:02 PM	#287
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	@NDspd are you going to make it up to Mid-Ohio for a meet and greet with us while we ride the track? Also, where in Hocking hills area are you? I would be game for a weekend trip south to ride a little bit. Hocking hills is a 3 hour drive from me, but I'll have a pickup truck so that isn't an issue.

May 1st, 2012, 08:49 AM	#291
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Chris beat me to it, but I'll only be doing the monday June 4th session and working 10 hour days Tues-Fri that week to make up for the day off

May 1st, 2012, 07:03 PM	#293
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, the official tire of Ninjette Posted via Mobile Device

May 1st, 2012, 07:26 PM	#294
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Lol and it's not even the stock size.

May 1st, 2012, 07:49 PM	#295
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Hahaha...so what if it isn't in stock size, the Pirelli's I would say are a safer tire for any rider. They perform better in almost all conditions. Heck I'd say they were the most popular tire, here in the near future.

May 1st, 2012, 07:51 PM	#296
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Maybe, but all the new bikes may offset that since they have IRC's.

May 1st, 2012, 08:00 PM	#298
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Can't endorse w/o Alex's stamp of approval.

May 1st, 2012, 08:01 PM	#299
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Yeah I know, it's still an awesome tire. I wish they did come stock, but they have to make money some where.

May 8th, 2012, 05:47 AM	#306
klewi Ninjette of the North Name: Kyle Location: Quesnel, BC Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 51	WooHoo My Rosso II's showed up yesterday from Canada's Motorcycle on-line. I won't be putting them on until mid June, a few weeks before a trip. Can hardly wait. __________________________________________________ “In through the out door"

May 11th, 2012, 01:00 PM	#308
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Ok, just a little bit of an update, after 5,000 miles these tires are still performing top notch! I have noticed though after 2 long trips (250 miles, 700 miles) primarily on highways, they have squared off in the middle quite a bit. I have about 2mm left before hitting the middle wear marker, though the rest have atleast 3-4mm. So with me not making anymore trips for the rest of school(no long trips) I should be able to get another 1,500-2,000 miles before having to get a new rear. The front shows minimal wear at least. So really, I would put the Pirelli Diablo RossoII tires as follows ($=bad $$=ok $$$=good $$$$=excellent) Canyon Carving: $$$$ City riding:$$$$ Country riding:$$$$ Highway riding:$$$ Long Distance riding(400 miles+):$$ Off Road riding:$ 3 Season Riding:$$$$ Trackday riding:???? What do you guys think of your DRII's so far?

May 11th, 2012, 01:09 PM	#309
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	So how many would you estimate you'll go through this year?

May 11th, 2012, 03:14 PM	#310
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Loved them on my 250, so today I ordered a set for my CBR600. Will report back if they are just as awesome for bigger bikes as they are for the 250. __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

May 11th, 2012, 07:55 PM	#313
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Well I got this current pair in January, but the roads here are really rough and too straight. Once I go home for break in Ohio, I won't be riding as much. So, if I replace the rear right as the summer starts it should last me for the rest of the year.

May 16th, 2012, 09:57 AM	#314
Robinhood ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: San Diego Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 232	Will update with my raving review in a few weeks.

May 16th, 2012, 10:03 AM	#315
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I don't recall the smaller 140 rear having the "Rosso II" written on this section: Only here: __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

May 16th, 2012, 07:47 PM	#316
erdmann ninjette.org newbie Name: earl Location: midland tx Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 3	what tire psi would you all start at for the street

May 16th, 2012, 09:46 PM	#317
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The one written on the side of the tyre? __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

May 17th, 2012, 06:06 AM	#320
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Weaving doesn't do anything to heat the tires up, and the fact that it takes more steering effort to lean the bike is what people are referring to as the bike losing the flickability it's known for. The bike would steer better and ultimately handle better with a 110 up front. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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