Which tyres for Curvy? Again. - SV650.org

15-03-12, 09:13 AM

Just got an 1999 SV650 after 20 year gap. Mechanic advised I lose the Maxxis asap.
No idea about modern tyres. 2 or 3k miles a year.
Sunday rideouts, maybe a track day in the summer. Metzelers were the thing in my day (LC 350)

Bibio · 15-03-12, 09:21 AM

i'm from the same era

most of the sport touring tyres these days blow the older tyres out the water, i was astounded by the grip you get now. like going from yokohama to metzelers

the maxxis aren't that bad TBH and depending on how much tread there is on them i would be inclined to keep them on if the bike is just a sunday tool.

TheRamJam · 15-03-12, 09:32 AM

I have been using Pirelli Angel ST tyres and they are excellent for fast road use and they go the distance too. They heat up quickly and provide great grip especially in the wet. 2800 miles done on them and so far no where near the limit yet

Defo worth a look, i think they are £199 fully fitted, ride in/out too

15-03-12, 10:53 AM

I only had problems with them in the wet. In the dry i noticed no difference, i do ride rather sedate most of the time though.

15-03-12, 09:13 AM	#1
dogsbody Guest Posts: n/a	Which tyres for Curvy? Again. Just got an 1999 SV650 after 20 year gap. Mechanic advised I lose the Maxxis asap. No idea about modern tyres. 2 or 3k miles a year. Sunday rideouts, maybe a track day in the summer. Metzelers were the thing in my day (LC 350)

15-03-12, 09:21 AM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: What Tyres i'm from the same era most of the sport touring tyres these days blow the older tyres out the water, i was astounded by the grip you get now. like going from yokohama to metzelers the maxxis aren't that bad TBH and depending on how much tread there is on them i would be inclined to keep them on if the bike is just a sunday tool.

15-03-12, 09:32 AM	#3
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: What Tyres I have been using Pirelli Angel ST tyres and they are excellent for fast road use and they go the distance too. They heat up quickly and provide great grip especially in the wet. 2800 miles done on them and so far no where near the limit yet Defo worth a look, i think they are £199 fully fitted, ride in/out too __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

15-03-12, 10:53 AM	#4
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which tyres for Curvy? Again. I only had problems with them in the wet. In the dry i noticed no difference, i do ride rather sedate most of the time though.

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