New Tyres required...SV Revival.

[SV-net]

Well the time has come for me to uncover the SV in the garage and start getting it ready for the MOT in preparation for this years riding.
I know I need new tyres front and rear and was looking for some reasonably priced tyres for commuting mainly but the odd weekend blast on the lanes. A dual compound looks likely. I hear Continental Road Attack are a good choice, any comments welcome (with rough prices).

[Mr Speirs]

Road Attacks are a good tyre but not Dual Compound I don't think. I run Road Attacks currently and find them to be very good in wet and dry conditions.

[thefallenangel]

Pirelli Supercorsa on my rear is super grippy and i've just bought another scrub set. Got a set of D209's but can't comment on them.

[SV-net]

I have changed my bikes so frequently and the SV I have owned now for 18 months, I have to say that because I changed previously so often I have NEVER EVER had to purchase tyres before. I have not a clue what sort of prices I will be looking at, this shows how much I like the SV as I am about to put on tyres for the first time since I had a licence.

[ThEGr33k]

Pilot Road 2'cts. Last for ages! You'll probably get 10K miles out of the back, I can get 8k out of mine before it becomes really square.

I've never had any grip issues at any time of the year and they are great in the corners and getting out of them. Ill be sticking to PR2ct rear and might try PP2ct front to see what the difference is (plus they might wear together, 12K out of front PR2ct!).

Have fun :D

Expect to pay about £180 for a pair fitted... Not bad really for what you get!

[SV-net]

Superb, cheers will look into this Monday.

[Villers]

The pilot road 2's are probably up there with the best wet touring tyres, also good wear and plenty of feel. Ive just swapped a set of AVons for the twin compound Road 2's and its made a world of difference. They are reputed to be able to retunr 5k miles on my bike (Hayabusa) so you should see plenty of miles on the SV.

They are expensive though. If you are after a sports touring tyre instead of a supersports/road race then you may want to consider the Dunlop Roadsmarts, been doing very well in tests recently ;)

[Jamiebridges123]

I'd recommend a Pilot Power. Although no first hand experience I've heard of R1's and the like getting over 3000 miles out of a rear. Apparently have something crazy like 43 degrees of lean in the wet. I wouldn't be suprised if a sensible, yet sporting rider on an SV650 could get 5000 out of a Pilot Power.

Although if you're more of a distance over outright performance, Pilot Road 2's or Dunlop Roadsmarts should suffice. Apparently the Roadsmarts were 2 seconds per lap faster round a test track in the wet, and "faster than anything else" in the dry, in MCN a while back.

Seems for your personal useage, something like a Bridgestone BT021, Pilot Road 2 or a Roadsmart is up your street. :)

[ThEGr33k]

I dont get why people want to go for sport tyre's... Modern sports touring are enough for anyone on the road. :rolleyes:

[s.j.robson@bt]

Hi mate
Ive just fited a set of Dunlop Sportmax Qaulyfiers.
On the reccomendation of various people I went for a 70 profile front and lowered the front by about 13mm.
I have to agree with the majority that for road use the difference is negligable however I am finding that its given me a bit more confidence and I love the way the bike turns in compared the the standard hard wearing tyres !
Oh and the front looks a bit more aggresive with the bigger front which is a bonus !
As for price, I dont know where you are from but the pair where just under £200 fitted from Moss tyres of york which I have to say is a bargain !! Happy days !!

[ThEGr33k]

Have to be carful goin for the 70 profile if the bike doesnt run it standard. I know some insurance will not like it should the worst happen. :(