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Old 12-10-12, 07:44 AM   #11
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They're a bit long in the tooth now so you might not be able to find them, but the old Metzler Z6 was awesome for durability. Recently replaced by a Z8 which has similar characteristics Im told. Could say myself though as I havent ridden the new Z8
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Its difficult to find a rubbish tyre .
Michelin are loved by lots.
I'm happy with my Conti Road attacks .
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Old 12-10-12, 03:43 PM   #13
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Conti motion. They are cheap, last long, and quite sticky. They are not dual compound but are harder in the middle due to their method of heating in the different sectors. Love them.
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Old 12-10-12, 04:16 PM   #14
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I had motion on the SV.
Liked them enough to get the attacks
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Old 12-10-12, 04:22 PM   #15
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Conti road attacks or avon storms
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Old 13-10-12, 07:02 AM   #16
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Its difficult to find a rubbish tyre.
Spot on.
Almost no one who offers an opinion will have ridden on a significant portion of the rubber available, in a back to back scenario. Almost all tyre reviews are a little biased by lovely fresh rubber going on in place of squared off worn tyres.

Get a sports touring tyre from a manufacturer you've heard of and you'll be covered from touring to track days. What fantastic times we live in

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Old 13-10-12, 07:25 AM   #17
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They're a bit long in the tooth now so you might not be able to find them, but the old Metzler Z6 was awesome for durability. Recently replaced by a Z8 which has similar characteristics Im told. Could say myself though as I havent ridden the new Z8
M&P had them cheapish. i got front and rear for £145 delivered a month or so back
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Old 13-10-12, 07:54 AM   #18
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I had motion on the SV.
Liked them enough to get the attacks
My local shop (Ian Bells at Bedlington) tell me the Motion has succeeded the Road Attack. I have Road Attacks on now and they have been very good.
Have to get a new front on within the next week so will see.
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Old 13-10-12, 09:04 AM   #19
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Michelin road pilot 3 or Avon storm 2.

As the guys have said it's hard to find a bad tyre yes but you can find ones that fit your needs closer.

I have RP3's and have covered over 4k miles and still have loads of life. Super grippy in the wet and good in the dry.

I will consider storms when the RP's wear out but if the price is close i'll stick with them.

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Old 13-10-12, 09:12 AM   #20
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My Metzeler Z6's are still going strong, even after 2 track days. I'd go for Z8's after having these

But like NTECUK says hard to find a rubbish tyre these days, thank goodness.
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