Sv1000s Tyres

recently got bak in to the SV world with a shiney red SV1000S 2005

currently got on michelin pilot sport tyres and will need a front in a 1000 miles...

Any recommendations please for the SVs big brother!!

used to use bt010s and bt014s on my sv650s (loadsa grip) but not keen on the pilot sports (a bit too touring orientated)

been away from sports bikes for a couple of years...had flings with dirty CCMs

I have Dunlops on at the moment....Just bought a spare Avon rear, don't know what thats going to be like, will be fun finding out though lol

Dunlops are def. the best option though, nice and grippy!!!

[mattSV]

Got Metzeler Roadtec Z6s on mine - plenty of grip in the wet and dry, good all round tyre. I would be more than happy to do the odd trackday with them.

I'm running Avon Azzaros - they really give you confidence!

Pilot sports on both my thous. Superb in rain. Think you need to try some that are not squared off before you condemn them. I've tried 020 and although the rear lasted longer than a pilot sport (fronts lasted the same) the wet weather grip was not there. M and P have an offer of 2 rears and a front for £210 + £4.95 delivery. I fit my own.

Another vote for pilot sports. Never had a problem in the wet with them on the raptor.

Pilot Road 2's on mine, really enjoying them, I prefer them over diablos.

Originally Posted by Amanda M

Another vote for pilot sports. Never had a problem in the wet with them on the raptor.

i too love my pilot sports, no problem here edge to edge

not condeming the pilot sports, just remember having more confidence on the 99' SV650S front end (with almost no damping ) and bt010s, than ive got on the SV1000 with lots of preload and damping and michelin pilot sports

maybe i need to start tweaking with suspension with a set of new tyres
...(or maybe im riding supermoto style from my CCM adventures- i keep sticking my leg out in tight bends)

is the pilot sport more touring orientated? anyone know anything about the pilot power tyre?

Pilot road is Michelin's touring tyre (Road 2 now) Pilot Sport was their sport/touring tyre. Pilot power was supposed to replace Pilot sport but is still sold alongside. There are other versions like HPX (horsepower extreme) and 2CT (dual compound) Have a look on Michelin's website for the skinny.

If your front has less than 1,000 miles left on it then it will definitely be causing ill handling as you tip over the knife edge onto the flatspot. Same with any kind of shot tyre.