Street Tires for hayabusa 2022

Pirelli 200/60/17 and 120/70/17. Finished all the upgrades this afternoon trying to send more photos..
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Robert 0046 said:
Im in for the Dunlops Q3 Front Q4 Rear
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Why not just a matched set of either?
If you want to mix tires, you would be Much better off with a Q3 or Q4 front, with a RoadSmart 3 or 4 rear.
Sport front for max grip and control.
Sport touring rear for equal mileage with more than enough grip for the street.
The front and rear will get about the same mileage that way.
Vs sport tires, with 2 rears to one front for mileage.
Because Busa weight and torque will Eat rear tires if you drag knees and really rip it.
 
sixpack577 said:
Why not just a matched set of either?
If you want to mix tires, you would be Much better off with a Q3 or Q4 front, with a RoadSmart 3 or 4 rear.
Sport front for max grip and control.
Sport touring rear for equal mileage with more than enough grip for the street.
The front and rear will get about the same mileage that way.
Vs sport tires, with 2 rears to one front for mileage.
Because Busa weight and torque will Eat rear tires if you drag knees and really rip it.
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I already tryed Q4 in the front is too stiky
 
Fernando said:
My stock tires only has 200 miles ridden. I did my choice with Michelin PR, but thank so much for your recommendation with Metzeller M9 tires.
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From everything I've been reading the S22 are supposed to be a stellar tire...I'm kind of surprised people are so anxious to switch them out...I had a set of S21s on mine and they were great although they wore out pretty quickly they provided excellent grip and handling.

I did go with Michelin PR5s and they are great as well.
 
sixpack577 said:
Why not just a matched set of either?
If you want to mix tires, you would be Much better off with a Q3 or Q4 front, with a RoadSmart 3 or 4 rear.
Sport front for max grip and control.
Sport touring rear for equal mileage with more than enough grip for the street.
The front and rear will get about the same mileage that way.
Vs sport tires, with 2 rears to one front for mileage.
Because Busa weight and torque will Eat rear tires if you drag knees and really rip it.
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Sounds good I’ll definitely keep us posted regarding the Pirelli Corsa ll
 
Bumblebee said:
From everything I've been reading the S22 are supposed to be a stellar tire...I'm kind of surprised people are so anxious to switch them out...I had a set of S21s on mine and they were great although they wore out pretty quickly they provided excellent grip and handling.

I did go with Michelin PR5s and they are great as well.
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I applied this principle in this decision with my wheels "do it right the first time" lol. I Keep my original wheels with s22 as a spare set. I bought my michelin PR5 for my carbon wheels because these tires have an incredible lifespan and I don't have to worry about installing motorcycle tires for a long time. S22 they're really good tire!!
 
groran1000 said:
My.02 cents. I watch the riders at the snake at Mulholland in SOCAL. They get on those bikes and try to lean like some of the other guys that are near pro's and they slip and lose the bike. Now, if you stop the vid and look closely, those riders that lean way over are using racing slicks! Not this tire or that tire, racing slicks. I thought of doing that on Mulholland and hwy 178 going from the desert to lake isabella in SoCal which has some of the best twistie riding I've ever seen. But, I was going to trailer the bike with racing slicks there and back because if you ride the bike 4 hours round trip then do the twisties, you'll wear those tires out in no time. So if you really want to lean and feel 50* leans or more, do slicks.
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Fernando said:
Hello team, I currently have a 2022 hayabusa and I would like to change the factory S22 tires. I usually run my bike on the weekends. I live in Tennessee, USA, and for those of you who know TN, is an area where it has a lot of curves, hills, and highways. I would like another set of tires that is good for the street but also a liitle bit sticky on the pavement. Thanks in advance. Any recommendations?
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I run Pirelli SC3 and they work in all ranges of speed , including the Snake in Mulholland and HWY 2. Its as close to full slick you can use and still get them warm enough to be used on the street and be safe. The Pirelli carcass I find is softer than a Q4. I melted mine a few times at the track and added a couple thousand riding after. Still have excellent grip. At the right pressure they last quite a bit longer than expected considering the Busas torque.
 
sixpack577 said:
Why not just a matched set of either?
If you want to mix tires, you would be Much better off with a Q3 or Q4 front, with a RoadSmart 3 or 4 rear.
Sport front for max grip and control.
Sport touring rear for equal mileage with more than enough grip for the street.
The front and rear will get about the same mileage that way.
Vs sport tires, with 2 rears to one front for mileage.
Because Busa weight and torque will Eat rear tires if you drag knees and really rip it.
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Okay, now talk to me about pressure. I think I was always guilty of a few pounds too many to try and squeeze more mileage out of them. Taking them down to 30 PSI on a track day was a revelation. But I'm still a miser who hates melting rubber off on the freeway. What are your thoughts on tire pressure if you've got a mix of freeway and twisties?

PS. I bought a set of tires for my car at Costco, and they are filled with nitrogen there. Anyone doing that? How great would a nitrogen capsule connected to a digital pressure gauge be? So you could refill the tire after the twisties for the freeway home...
 
dcnblues said:
Okay, now talk to me about pressure. I think I was always guilty of a few pounds too many to try and squeeze more mileage out of them. Taking them down to 30 PSI on a track day was a revelation. But I'm still a miser who hates melting rubber off on the freeway. What are your thoughts on tire pressure if you've got a mix of freeway and twisties?

PS. I bought a set of tires for my car at Costco, and they are filled with nitrogen there. Anyone doing that? How great would a nitrogen capsule connected to a digital pressure gauge be? So you could refill the tire after the twisties for the freeway home...
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The air you are breathing is 78% nitrogen.

cheers
ken
 
Tyre choice depends on how you use the bike.

1. Sport touring tyres have a rounder profile for stability and longevity, use more silica for quick warm up and dealing with wet roads, and are harder for wear. They also have a stiffer carcass for heavier loaded bikes. Good examples of sport touring tyres are Michelin PR5, Metzeler Roadtech 01SE, Pirelli Angel 2, Bridgestone T32, etc. I 've had the Roadtechs on my two previous S1000XRs and I highly recommend them for touring,

2. Sport tyres have a more aggressive profile for easier turn in and stability at full lean, last less than the sport touring tyres, and use more black rubber for grip. They need more time to warm up but once they are warm they provide a better feel. Examples are Michelin Power 5, Metzeler M9RR, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, Bridgestone S22, etc. I have tried the Power 5 and the M9RR, they were both excellent but preffer the S22s for the Busa (NOTE: the 190/55R17 makes a huge difference)

3. Sport tyres that also can handle track use are the next category. They have an aggressive profile also, last less than the previous types, take more time to warm and can handle low pressures for track days. Michelin Power GP, Pirelli Rosso Corsa, Dunlop Sportsmart TT, etc. I rode the Dunlop TT, and highly reccommend it.

4. For decent performance and low cost there are older design tyres that have an incredible value for money. A good example is the Bridgestone Battlax BT016.

The Gen3 Busa comes with the dinosaur age 50 profile rear tyre. Conservative Suzuki chose this profile for straight line stability, same bike geometry from Gen2, and lower seat height, as well as cost.
Changing to 55 profile, initial turn in is quicker, flicking the bike in alternative bends is easier, ground clearance on the track is higher, and you get more top speed (195+ mph) since the speed limiter acts only in 6th gear and speed pickup is via the front wheel ABS sensor. The seat height is raised by 10mm (0,4 in)

My personal choice for street riding, 200 mile trips and canyon runs, is the S22 with a 55 profile on the rear. Pressures 40 front 38 rear. I am on my second set.
 
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