Why Bridgestone tires

[DesmoDiva]

That seems like serious overkill for an M750. I run those on my 848 for trackdays and love them...next step up is slicks. Wonder if they just aren't getting hot enough with street riding?

I guess you have never seen JM slaughter the Dragon (or any other WNC road) on Molly.   

I'm sure they get warm enough.   [moto]

All of the Dunlop moto tires are built here in Buffalo just north of the city.  Too bad they take the tires all the way Alamaba for testing.  It would be nice to have a track close by.   

[Triple J]

I guess you have never seen JM slaughter the Dragon (or any other WNC road) on Molly.   

I'm sure they get warm enough.   [moto]

Fair enough...it was just a thought.  You never know how people ride their bikes.

[derby]

That seems like serious overkill for an M750. I run those on my 848 for trackdays and love them...next step up is slicks. Wonder if they just aren't getting hot enough with street riding?

...next step up is DOT race tires, then slicks.

[the_Journeyman]

Wonder if they just aren't getting hot enough with street riding?

This was my though, the M750 doesn't really make enough power to properly abuse tires, nor am I an overly aggressive rider.  That's why I think a sport-touring tire would be my best bet ~

JM

[NAKID]

Yeah, I was kinda surprised when I saw they weren't the Powers...

I think when it's time, I'll replace them with the Road 2CT's...

[redxblack]

I'm thinking about getting a set of pilots for my m750. Most of my riding is commuting, but I want to do an occasional track day this summer.

[ducatiz]

05 s2r had diablos, i replaced them with same after 2 years

buddy's 06 s2r had michelins, dunno

[Turf]

I doubt it has anything to do with MotoGP... Those tires are as specialized and prototyped as the bikes they are on.. And what about WSBK (which Ducati Spies currently dominates), they use Pirellis..

[corndog67]

Although I've only had the Duc for a few months, I've tried nearly every tire on the market over the last few years, on a whole load of different bikes.  I think you've got to try out different tires, and repeat buy the ones you feel most comfortable on.  Some tires work better than others when they aren't fully warmed up, and to be perfectly honest, some people never get their tires up to race speed temps.   Normally, and it doesn't really matter what bike I'm riding, I get 3000 or so out of a rear, and maybe 5000 out of a front.  So, if you ride a lot, maybe 3 or 4 months for a rear.   Race compounds, maybe 1/2 to 2/3 that mileage.   I know guys that won't buy anything but Pirelli super soft compound tires, but they cost too much and go away too fast for my needs.  I kind of like Bridgestones, they're pretty cheap, they slide predictably, and wear reasonably well.  It really depends on what you want/need/can afford. 

[superjohn]

My 620 came with Pirelli's and I've kept putting Pirelli tyres on it. I like the feel of them and I tend to have a lot of confidence in the front end grip.

The SS still has some Michelin sport-touring tyres from the previous owner. I'll be replacing them with Pirelli's as well to se if I it gives me any better feel from the front end, The Michelin's just seem a little vague. I imagine it'd be better if I got Pilot powers but I tend to stick to something that I like rather than mess around a lot.

[Triple J]

...next step up is DOT race tires, then slicks.

I thought the Qualifiers were Dunlop's DOT race tires...equivalent to Pirelli Super Corsa Pros?  I take it they're more comparable to Pilot Powers?

[herm]

Yeah, I was kinda surprised when I saw they weren't the Powers...

I think when it's time, I'll replace them with the Road 2CT's...

it amazes me that we have the exact same bike, color, year, etc.... and they came with different brand tires.

no, i take it back. it doesnt amaze me. but still.........

and you will like the 2ct's

[NAKID]

it amazes me that we have the exact same bike, color, year, etc.... and they came with different brand tires.

no, i take it back. it doesnt amaze me. but still.........

and you will like the 2ct's

Yeah, it's hit and miss with who got what tire on their S2R1k....

[DLSGAP]

my zx10 came with Dunlop qualifiers and i loved the grip, but hated the mileage...
I've since run Supercorsas. and Pilot Power 2ct's...

for street riding, i couldnt really tell much difference... at the track though the SCs performed great and I'm still playing with tirepressure on the 2ct's for the track... i have a feeling i'm gonna penny pinch for a while and eventually get some DOT race tires though..

[MadDuck]

Nothing against the Japanese made Bridgestones on my 696, they are good tires and I like them, but why didn't Ducati go with Pirellis of all brands for the Italian made motorcycle?  To keep the cost down?

I can't speak for the 696 but Ducati has put Pirelli's on the 1098, 848 & Hypermotards. I think the 1198 comes with them too.