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embee · 03-08-22, 11:39 AM

Michelin for me, the latest version is the Road 6 but I'm on the Road 5 and they can now be had for noticeably less than the latest version. As bang for buck the 5 will probably be a perfect choice, the 6 hasn't been out that long so 5's won't be particularly old stock as such.
I find them excellent in all conditions, the most significant aspect for me is that they are pretty much neutral, you just don't really think about them, they are there and do the job so well. The front lightens the slow speed steering compared to other tyres (Pilot Road 4 etc).
I do minimal miles on the SV, but on my NC700 I've done over 10k miles touring on the rear and it's still looking good, probably get near 15k from it, front similar and I'm sure I'll change them as a pair.

If you don't do all that much mileage, just consider that a set of tyres will probably last 2 or 3 years for you, so resist the temptation to save a few quid and live with something not ideal for all that time.

03-08-22, 11:39 AM	#5
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	Re: Tyres for 1999 SV650 for first time rider Michelin for me, the latest version is the Road 6 but I'm on the Road 5 and they can now be had for noticeably less than the latest version. As bang for buck the 5 will probably be a perfect choice, the 6 hasn't been out that long so 5's won't be particularly old stock as such. I find them excellent in all conditions, the most significant aspect for me is that they are pretty much neutral, you just don't really think about them, they are there and do the job so well. The front lightens the slow speed steering compared to other tyres (Pilot Road 4 etc). I do minimal miles on the SV, but on my NC700 I've done over 10k miles touring on the rear and it's still looking good, probably get near 15k from it, front similar and I'm sure I'll change them as a pair. If you don't do all that much mileage, just consider that a set of tyres will probably last 2 or 3 years for you, so resist the temptation to save a few quid and live with something not ideal for all that time. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity" Last edited by embee; 03-08-22 at 11:41 AM.