Michelin Pilots

[OB_KawAbuser]

Pilots ARE available in a race compound in 190/50/17

Pilot sports have been on my bike for about 500 miles and no complaints, just the best tires I have ever ridden on. The bike is now capable of changing lines in corners where the BT56's would leave you very apprehensive the pilots inspire a high level of confidence.

Cbxchris has said he heard of a 200 series tire being available in the Pilot Sport series.

Vegas Dude is checking with his tire guy at Best Cycle Parts on this 200 sometime this week.

 

[OB_RPM]

Will this supposed 200 fit on our bikes though??

 

[OB_turbo1300]

yes!

 

[OB_KawAbuser]

Yes a 200 series tire fits the busa, your OEM tire is actually a 198 labeled as a 190.

Others have mounted 200/50/17 Michelin tx25's and Pirelli Dragon Corsa's and have not fouled the chain.

For what little it matters the ZX12 has a 6" rim like the busa, just because someone will ask about rim size not being a 6.25".

Thanx Todd

[This message has been edited by KawAbuser (edited 27 October 1999).]

 

[Guest]

Busa has 198 OEM labeled as a 190.
(slip of the fingers - cause I know you knew that)

 

[OB_cbxchris]

Tech at Michelin assured me 200 is on the way.....in street compound only....190 will be the largest tire that they make in the race compound....

 

[OB_RPM]

Are the Pilots only available in the race version, and if so what kind of mileage can I expect to get out of them?
I hated the Bridgestone's and am convinced that just about anything is better.

 

[OB_jim p]

The only thing in race is a 180 if you want a 190 it is called pilot sport and you also get better mileage. i have a set of the 120/ 190 sports with 600ish miles with hardly any wear.

 

[OB_RPM]

What is the first thing that you noticed about the new tires??

 

[OB_jim p]

The bike turned like a smaller bike, it almost falls into the corner now. This guy has sets for for 293.00 in stock + shipping 813-920-0428