A quick rundown on my tyre experiences and opinions FWIW. Feel free to add yours, but keep it concise - no essays please
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What? Bridgetone Battlax BT16s [OE] (120/70ZR17 + 180/55ZR17)
How much? OE = N/A.
How far? 5,400kms to completely shagged out. We're talking steel belt.
The good? Nice n grippy, dependable and confidence inspiring. Up to 5k I liked very much.
The bad? 5,400kms is too few for my liking, the wear towards the end was extreme making the last.... 400kms... tedious and unpleasantly "tippy". Shoulda dumped em @ 5,000.
Buy again? Only at the right price.
Grip .
Longevity .
What? Michelin Power Pures (120/70ZR17 + 180/55ZR17)
How much? $500 fitted.
How far? 7,000kms.... coulda maybe flogged em a little further.
The good? They do grip. Slower turn-in than the BT16s. 7,000+kms not too shabby and they did wear evenly.
The bad? A little weirdly unsettling over irregular surfaces, white lines.... bitumen sealant, they gripped but they occasionally felt a little skittish << technical term
Buy again? No.
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Longevity .
What? Continental Sport Attacks (120/70ZR17 + 180/55ZR17)
How much? $296.60 inc shipping from here >>
http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/category/Tire-and-Wheels/Tire-Combos/ << +$40 to fit em, thanks Brad
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How far? Rear: 5,700. (The front one is still going strong).
The good? Sexy tread pattern. I know. I'm so shallow
. Fantastically grippy tyres, love 'em. Remained totally confidence inspiring as they wore, making em just as nice from beginning to end. No shenanigans whatsoever.
The bad? The rear didnt last too long...... Could maybe have got 6000 if I was prepared to ride it to the metal. But thats the only negative I can find to report.
Buy again? Yup, already did.
Grip .
Longevity