CBR600FM tyres...

....currently shod with, (*shudder*), Macadams, the rear on my bike is
starting to look like it's squaring off (1), so I'm going to have to go tyre
shopping soon, so the age old question is... what tyres in the experience of
others, really suit these?

I want the nigh on impossible - decent mileage due to the bike being used
more and more for work (2), with decent grip.

I had BT010/020s on the VFR, and found them to be quite good, at least once
they had some heat in them, so should I look to a set of these, or is
something else considered better for CBRs of this vintage?

TIA

(1) Been doing a lot of motorway work, you see... at least that's my excuse.
(2) Deliveries to and from Central London, specifically - cost more to run
the bike than the car, but saves me *that* much time.

 

Have a look out for the Avon AV45/46. Last longer than 020's (on the
Pan anyway) and are quite a bit cheaper. I find they grip better than
the 020's anyway - especially in the wet.

 

Simon Atkinson says...

Seconded

 

JackH () wrote:
: ...currently shod with, (*shudder*), Macadams, the rear on my bike is
: starting to look like it's squaring off (1), so I'm going to have to go tyre
: shopping soon, so the age old question is... what tyres in the experience of
: others, really suit these?
: I want the nigh on impossible - decent mileage due to the bike being used
: more and more for work (2), with decent grip.
: I had BT010/020s on the VFR, and found them to be quite good, at least once
: they had some heat in them, so should I look to a set of these, or is
: something else considered better for CBRs of this vintage?

Pirelli Dragon Evo front and Dragon GTS rear (I've used 9 GTSs). I get
about 9k from the Evo and 6k+ from the GTS. Plenty grip (for me).

Blair.
'97 CBR600

 

Ok, cheers chaps.

Got a few miles left in the existing rubbish anyway, so will look into them
nearer the time.