I have the battleax BT57 tyre on the front of the ZZR and its due for replacement, but i have a maxxis on the back. Thinking back a few weeks ago about the mixing of tyres and stuff, my questions are: 1. since i have already got mixed tyres and i have seen how good the battlax tyre is, how good is the BT57?? 2. is the BT12 any better than the 57? 3. how good are the maxxis tyres on the front?? -- Cheers Dave 1991 ZZR 600 1991 EB Falcon wagon 1969 ZC Fairlane admin@loopback $LOGIN@localhost $LOGNAME@localhost $USER@localhost $USER@$HOST -h1024@localhost
The BT57 is a touring tyre In order of grip (worst to best); BT57 BT56 BT010 BT012 BT56SS BT012SS I would not purchase Maxxis tyres for front or rear
so it would be safe to assume that a good mid range tyre would be the 012?? or maybe the 010?? anyone else with a view?? -- Cheers Dave 1991 ZZR 600 1991 EB Falcon wagon 1969 ZC Fairlane admin@loopback $LOGIN@localhost $LOGNAME@localhost $USER@localhost $USER@$HOST -h1024@localhost
After 2000km's on the MeZ4's I had fitted to the CBR just before xmas, they are the only tyre I'd recommend! Unless you really need a sports compound, the MeZ4's are an almost ideal compromise between the performance and durability. I've ridden straight highways and twisty backroads, in wet weather and dry, short trips and long, and cannot fault them in any way. They grip well even when cold, and handle very well. They're wearing well so far, and promising a reasonably long life, which is good. Basically, they are (IMO) one of the best tyres to get for a 600 if you want good performance and low wear. YMMV. Damien GPX250 (stolen) -> CBR600
The BT010 and BT56 are not available any more. I forgot about the BT020 which fits between the BT57 and BT010. I would put a sports tyre on the front (say BT012) and either a sports tye on the rear or a better touring tyre (say BT020) if your want more mileage. I do not believe that going for a small money saving (by fitting a touring tyre) on the front is worth the potential downside - losing the front.
Dave,,I've been running Battlax 020 on my Triumph Sprint RS since new....No complaints here.I'm due for a replacement front now,,,,I'll prolly go for a BT012 this time. Yogi Sprint RS
i think i might too -- Cheers Dave 1991 ZZR 600 1991 EB Falcon wagon 1969 ZC Fairlane admin@loopback $LOGIN@localhost $LOGNAME@localhost $USER@localhost $USER@$HOST -h1024@localhost
Burnie, May not be available as aftermarket, but Suzuki still O.E.M.(BT56) fit the 2003 Hayabusa with it ,the same since new. And the Honda Firestorm still scores 204's. I would recommend the Battlax 020, as a good allround tyre, though all round tyres are round, but I am sure some one here will say different. Rob.
Burnie might have confused you there, the BT012 is far from a mid range tyre. It's pretty sports oriented, you only go up to the BT012SS from there which is super sticky. On a 600cc machine you'll get about 7 or 8000km out of a rear, on a litre bike you'd be lucky to get 6000 out of a rear on the BT012's. Some people of course chew em even faster! Cam '03 954 (with BT012's .. great tyres!)
I am looking for something that is right in the middle of the range. something that will give me milage and something that will give me decent wear, still havent made my mind up just yet. although i will say that the maxxis that i have on the back seems to be quite good, that is it hasn`t let go and isnt wearing abnormally -- Cheers Dave 1991 ZZR 600 1991 EB Falcon wagon 1969 ZC Fairlane admin@loopback $LOGIN@localhost $LOGNAME@localhost $USER@localhost $USER@$HOST -h1024@localhost
so the MeZ4`s are a metzeler tyre ??? what price is ball park for these?? 120/17 -- Cheers Dave 1991 ZZR 600 1991 EB Falcon wagon 1969 ZC Fairlane admin@loopback $LOGIN@localhost $LOGNAME@localhost $USER@localhost $USER@$HOST -h1024@localhost they are the only tyre I'd recommend! Unless you between the performance and durability. I've short trips and long, and cannot fault them in wearing well so far, and promising a reasonably to get for a 600 if you want good performance
Im running a Metz on the front of the k100 , battleaxe 45 on the back . very controllable, so only one drop..( was being silly :_))
BTW, Dave, before you get too worked up about all the fancy tyres folk round here are recommending, it's a good idea to ask at a bike tyre place what is actually available in the sizes you want. Hint.... I've had, and still have, a bike where the BT57 is about as "sporty" as you can get. regards, CrazyCam
Oh, sorry. Didn't mean to spoil your fun. Honest, tho, I find it quite agravating when people ramble on about how good tyre xyz is, regardless of the fact that some bikes can't get that type of tyre because of sizes required. Also, a given type of tyre may well suit a particular model of motorcycle, yet may not suit another model of bike, even with the same size requirements. Then we get into riding style...... :-( Now, if only I could find a pair of BT012SS's for the RZ! ;-) regards, CrazyCam
WHAT ???? you cant find em for the RZ?? , they prob dont make em in 18 inch for the RGV , dont they know they are a performance sportsbike of the day ??
They are indeed from Metzeler. $210 for the front, $264 for the rear was the precise amount I paid for them. Expect no change out of $500 for anything from Dunlop or Bridgestone. Damien GPX250 (stolen) -> CBR600
