Over the years, I have tried dozens of different tyres, many of them performing differently according the bike type and weight. On a recent 7 day trip, I used the Michelin Commander "Cruiser" tyres on my heavy Harley. They are still only 60% warn after 12,000km - that is very good I would say. Any thoughts?
We Honda ST1300 riders commonly use Michelin Road 6, the latest in what was the Pilot Road series. My bike is 330kg wet and I never get less than 20,000 out of a pair- usually closer to 25,000. And I often ride two-up.
+1 for Michelin.
I'm a Michelin guy. I've tried lots of other tyres, largely because I buy so many bikes and they turn up with a range of tyres.
When I'm putting on replacements they are usually Michelin.
The "Road" series Biggles mentions gets updated regularly and I've always been a fan. Mainly for wet grip, but longevity is also fine.
My Adventure bikes usually get Anakee Adventure which work well enough for me in all conditions I need them for and last well, too.
I always find my way back to Michelin. Road 6 now. I have a new 1000SX and these tyres love it.
thumbs up from me on the Michy Road 6's on the GTR. heaps of grip!
Running Motoz GPS Tractionators at the moment. Did try the TRACTIONATOR ADVENTUREs front and back and was impressed with the longevity of the rear, but I went through two fronts for the one rear. Also they a loud; I mean LOUD.
The GPS rear has been on for about 3500-4000km already and the front 2400. Both look like they're holding up well after a trip with full load from Adelaide to Canberra and back (the over route traversing the Brindabella's along the Brindabella Road via Piccadilly Circus, for those that know this part of the world).
They are still loud, but not LOUD.
So far, I am happy and a little impressed as they are fine on the dirt and more than capable on the pavement in the twisties.
Cheers
Taff
Hi Olly,
I had cruiser tyres on my GTR1000 in the end. While they showed very little wear before I parted with the heavy bike. I found they were very hard on the road, until I lowered the pressures. hole grip in corners where an issue, lowering the pressure it was a little unnerving. And the performance in the wet was woeful.
I've been running Michelins PR series for many years, the dual compound the use provides a good balance of longevity and corner grip. Wet weather performance is very good too.
PR6 now on both the ZZR600 and VFR800.