standard diablos v Metz Z6

[steveg]

On the lookout for replacement tyres for OEM d220's

Have ridden on both Standard Diablos & Metz Z'6 & both are great on previous bikes.

From memory the Standard Diablos had more grip but only lasted 4k to canvas whereas the z6's lasted 6k ( bike was a zxr750 btw)

Prices for a pair ride in & out z6's 174 & Diablos 185 resp

I know the z6's are highly rated on a sv, any one used the standard diablos on their sv( what mileage did they return)

The Bridgestone BT014's were 196 quid ( they lasted less than 3 k on the zxr) , looking on a tyre lasting 4 k min.

Choice is either Z6 or Standard Diablos

Price for the above from Central Wheel B'ham

Cheers Steve

[PeterM]

G'day Steve,

I'm running std Diablos on my 650 and changed the rear just shy of 12000km. The front is still good & should last another rear. The Diablo Strada is closer to the Z6 in design parameters though.

With the kind of mileage I'm getting I think I shall stick with them. Yes, I could get more mileage out of a Strada or Z6 but why bother when I can have superior grip and I don't want the tyres to perish before they are worn out.

[steveg]

Nice one 12000 km is good enough for me , will be going for the std diablos

Cheers Steve