Speed Twin Tyres

Discussion in 'Tyres' started by Sniegmeister, Jun 15, 2020.

  1. Sniegmeister

    Sniegmeister New Member

    Nov 4, 2019
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    Evening all. Wondering what the current thoughts are on replacement tyres for the Speed Twin? I'm still running the original Pirelli Corsa Rosso III but find them uninspiring when its damp/wet. Thoughts? Oh, and anyone tried lowering stock pressures? Ta.
     
  2. Wassers

    Wassers Active Member

    May 27, 2016
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    Like you, I've not changed my original tyres yet. My previous bike was a Thruxton R and I put Roadtec 01's on which were absolutely brilliant in all conditions. So I'll probably do the same again when the time comes, although the Roadtec 02's are out now.
     
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  3. Tallpaul

    Tallpaul Noble Member

    Apr 7, 2019
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    Road 5s on mine, they have transformed the bike.
     
  4. Carl556

    Carl556 Senior Member

    Nov 13, 2019
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    I’m looking to get the Bridgestone s22s when mine have worn out. I’ve got them on my GSXR1000 and They’re great in both wet and dry. If they can handle 200 Bhp I’m sure they will cope with the ST !!
     
  5. Yenso

    Yenso New Member

    Oct 24, 2019
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    Tried the s21, just a tad wider profile in exact same stock dimension as Diablo rosso made them rub on the chain, could be the same with s22s, just a heads up:)
     
  6. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    I've put Road 5s on my TTR and they're absolutely brilliant. Handling is out of this world.
     
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  7. MotoDruid

    MotoDruid Member

    Nov 1, 2020
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    I'm not impressed with the robustness of any of the Rosso range. I have Rosso II's on my XR and Rosso III's on my Speedie. I recently picked up a sheetmetal screw in the rear Speedie tire with only 400 miles on the clock.
    I have picked up two nails in the two rear tires I've had on the XR, both in the first 1/3 of the tire's life.
    These incidents have led me to believe that the Rosso's are basically track tire carcasses with road compounds to keep the weight down. I've had multiple pairs or PR3's, 4's and now R5's on other bikes with no problems.
    I figured I'm going to R5's on the speedie when it's time.
     
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  8. DuoMaxwell

    DuoMaxwell New Member

    Oct 31, 2020
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    I generally stay away from the rain, but have been caught up in it. Michelin tires in general have never failed me in the wet.
     
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  9. nikolashka

    nikolashka Member

    May 21, 2019
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    anyone put roadtec 01's on their speed twin ?
     
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