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BoltonSte · 11-11-23, 09:13 AM

Everyone has a different opinion, I have used GT's though.

My Superduke came with GT's. They were squared off when I got the bike at ~4k - I assume the previous owner did a lot of straight roads. Left them on as I got used to the bike.

Bit marmite with KTM riders: no grip, no confidence, wear out etc...They held up well for a couple of track days and another 3k or so. Wet/dry warm/cold I had no real issues with them. I think they'd have lasted forever on my curvy.
I had Metz Roadtec Z6 on a street triple which were great tyres warm/cold wet/dry, I'd buy again for an SV/ST. Mich Pilots which were OK didn't have the bike long enough to find out how long they'd last.
Now on Mich Road 6's (deal as they were just coming out) and I think they are on 2 track days (Fast inters) and about 5k holding up well and let me hoon about when I'm in the mood wet or dry.

Ste

Ste

11-11-23, 09:13 AM	#7
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,008	Re: Tyres. Everyone has a different opinion, I have used GT's though. My Superduke came with GT's. They were squared off when I got the bike at ~4k - I assume the previous owner did a lot of straight roads. Left them on as I got used to the bike. Bit marmite with KTM riders: no grip, no confidence, wear out etc...They held up well for a couple of track days and another 3k or so. Wet/dry warm/cold I had no real issues with them. I think they'd have lasted forever on my curvy. I had Metz Roadtec Z6 on a street triple which were great tyres warm/cold wet/dry, I'd buy again for an SV/ST. Mich Pilots which were OK didn't have the bike long enough to find out how long they'd last. Now on Mich Road 6's (deal as they were just coming out) and I think they are on 2 track days (Fast inters) and about 5k holding up well and let me hoon about when I'm in the mood wet or dry. Ste Ste __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.