Avon Azaro II AV36 b - SV650.org

18-05-04, 08:53 AM

Good rear tire, done 6000 miles on it, got squared off due to first year riding and commuting, can't compare as first tires i've ridden but deffinitely no major 'moments' on them

next trying the AV45??? Sports, that replace them, we'll see how they do

-C

18-05-04, 08:56 AM

just realised, i'm american with my tyre/tire spelling

Damn yankees

19-05-04, 09:22 PM

id steer clear from the av 45/46 cos theyre flippin awful well thats what i thouyght of them they just didnt feel right to me

22-05-04, 05:22 PM

it's an av 50 sporting, so we'll see how i get on

rictus01 · 02-06-04, 09:16 AM

I'm getting my 9th set of 45/46'S later this week.

Now I know some don't like the loose feel they give, but they grip really well in all conditions and the looseness allows some smart cornering with bags of feedback.
they don't heatup as fast as the 49/50 setup but last a lot longer.

I get about 6,500-7,000 to a rear and can just about manage two rears to a front.

I've tried the Bridgestone’s & Dunlop’s (even a set of Rensport's (1850 mls out of rear)), but find this setup works well on the SV, I don't think I'd use it on a heavier bike, but on the light SV, it's fine.

74,000 miles and not a walking pace, speaks volumes. They work; it's just some people interpreter the loose feeling as lack of control, as opposed to more manoeuvrability.

Cheers Mark.

15-06-04, 03:42 AM

rictus01 --

thanks for your great review of the 45/46. im awaiting the arrival of my first set this week. i have 17,700 miles on two sets up mez4's and needed a change. avon's came highly recommended by one of my friends for my riding style which is about 50/50 twisty/highway.

jenn

07-10-04, 10:13 PM

As someone with as many miles as rictus, Azaro STs are my favorite too, at least during warm weather months. (in winter I run Pirelli MTR60s)

my review.

when new they don't "feel" quite as good so some others...
when they are toast, they still have that same feel as when they were new. their handling doesn't seem to deteriate with wear like EVERY other tire I have tried...

12-05-05, 04:23 PM

I had one of these on the back of me SV, with an AV45ST front. Nice mix Mr previous owner.

The AV36 rear was ok in the dry, but I found it to be horrific in the wet. It just wanted to spin up or step out. Nasty.

Me no like.

Dan.

18-05-04, 08:53 AM	#1
GSXR Carlos Guest Posts: n/a	Avon Azaro II AV36 b Good rear tire, done 6000 miles on it, got squared off due to first year riding and commuting, can't compare as first tires i've ridden but deffinitely no major 'moments' on them next trying the AV45??? Sports, that replace them, we'll see how they do -C

02-06-04, 09:16 AM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	I'm getting my 9th set of 45/46'S later this week. Now I know some don't like the loose feel they give, but they grip really well in all conditions and the looseness allows some smart cornering with bags of feedback. they don't heatup as fast as the 49/50 setup but last a lot longer. I get about 6,500-7,000 to a rear and can just about manage two rears to a front. I've tried the Bridgestone’s & Dunlop’s (even a set of Rensport's (1850 mls out of rear)), but find this setup works well on the SV, I don't think I'd use it on a heavier bike, but on the light SV, it's fine. 74,000 miles and not a walking pace, speaks volumes. They work; it's just some people interpreter the loose feeling as lack of control, as opposed to more manoeuvrability. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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18-05-04, 08:56 AM	#2
GSXR Carlos Guest Posts: n/a	just realised, i'm american with my tyre/tire spelling Damn yankees

19-05-04, 09:22 PM	#3
adman Guest Posts: n/a	id steer clear from the av 45/46 cos theyre flippin awful well thats what i thouyght of them they just didnt feel right to me

22-05-04, 05:22 PM	#4
GSXR Carlos Guest Posts: n/a	it's an av 50 sporting, so we'll see how i get on

15-06-04, 03:42 AM	#6
jennthebiker Guest Posts: n/a	rictus01 -- thanks for your great review of the 45/46. im awaiting the arrival of my first set this week. i have 17,700 miles on two sets up mez4's and needed a change. avon's came highly recommended by one of my friends for my riding style which is about 50/50 twisty/highway. jenn

07-10-04, 10:13 PM	#7
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	As someone with as many miles as rictus, Azaro STs are my favorite too, at least during warm weather months. (in winter I run Pirelli MTR60s) my review. when new they don't "feel" quite as good so some others... when they are toast, they still have that same feel as when they were new. their handling doesn't seem to deteriate with wear like EVERY other tire I have tried...

12-05-05, 04:23 PM	#8
Dan_SV Guest Posts: n/a	I had one of these on the back of me SV, with an AV45ST front. Nice mix Mr previous owner. The AV36 rear was ok in the dry, but I found it to be horrific in the wet. It just wanted to spin up or step out. Nasty. Me no like. Dan.