Hey Want better tyres for 999. Must be ok for track days, riding to and from track and Sunday morning A roads. 0 motorway, commute or wet weather use. Cheers
I am going for the new Michelin power RS, new kid on the block and it seems to out perform the Metzeler M7RR which I have been a fan of since it's launch.
Depends what road mileage you do but you'd be hard pushed to beat supercorsa sp v2's or the metzeler RR equivalent They ARE the grippiest street legal tyres you can buy.
I got these (190/55 for my 1098)....good for exactly what you describe and also a veritable bargain... https://www.fwr.co.uk/product/pirelli-diablo-supercorsa-sc
I used the supercorsa SP diablo on Donington today in the quicker group and was really impressed. It was a roadbike only day so no tyre warmers but they warmed up quickly and had excellent grip when hot. I have never used these tyres before today as they are on my road wheels and came brand new with the bike.
Old tyre, well old, probably 3 generations ago. Sticky and short lived, I managed not quite 800 miles on the 748R. Andy
I would suggest the sp v2 because it's got a harder centre unlike the other supercorsas So you can actually use them on the road without ruining them in 5 seconds. Also not as sensitive to heat cycles
Power RS are coming in at £220 after cashback fitted to lose wheels. SC-SPv2 are £241 without fitting from Oponeo. Question is, is it worth the extra...........
that one is a question of ability..... if the Mich's cover your ability then yes, if your ability outperforms the Mich then up to Supercorsa's you go,,,, i doubt most of us would out perform the Mich's on the road but seasoned trackdayers would benefit the next level on the track.....