Rubber for my Hornet 250

[TheDemonLord]

As I am repairing my bike following its adventure down SHW1 on its side, I notice that both my Front and rear tyres are rather worn.

Now would seem an oppertune moment to replace them with some new Rubber. However what I know about Motorcycle tyes could probably be written on Rossi's chicken strips...

I am sure there are some mechanicy/hardware types that will be able to point me in the right direction.

From what I do know, I believe I should be going for Dual compound tyres as I ride a total of 60 Km each way (so 120 Km a day) on my Honda (well, I did before I stacked it)

So I am looking for something cheapish (ie, I am not looking to spend lots for a race/track spec tyre) and something that will give me a lot of milegage

[Gremlin]

I can't advise specifically, but the rear of the Hornet takes a full sized tyre, like larger capacity bikes (usually the small bikes take smaller tyres). This will make it more expensive for you.

Remember that normal advice for bigger bikes won't quite be accurate for you (ie, suggesting Pilot Road 2 or such like) as the bike is very likely too light to warm up the tyre properly (this may include dual compound tyres). I forget the tyre of choice, but one of the little Hornet boys should be along in due course.

[hayd3n]

i run the m3's as the front rim is a 16 incher
great tyres :)

currently have a pp2 on the back has seemed to hold its shape really well , warms up really nice but i do have a extra 350cc's

[FJRider]

Do the circuit of all the bike / tyre shops you can get to. Honda forums abound ... and may elicit some useful information (if only chick riders phone numbers)

Ask questions and state clearly you actual use profile of your bike.

In the interest of (low) budgets ... some compromise in grip may be required, and remembered ... when you are pushing hard in the wet (etc)

[TheDemonLord]

I can't advise specifically, but the rear of the Hornet takes a full sized tyre, like larger capacity bikes (usually the small bikes take smaller tyres). This will make it more expensive for you.

Remember that normal advice for bigger bikes won't quite be accurate for you (ie, suggesting Pilot Road 2 or such like) as the bike is very likely too light to warm up the tyre properly (this may include dual compound tyres). I forget the tyre of choice, but one of the little Hornet boys should be along in due course.

Just bear in mind - my Fat ass is 100+ KG...

Anyways, remember in the original post, I said I know very little - Brand and Product would be helpful, :yes:

[T.W.R]

may elicit some useful information (if only chick riders phone numbers)

some compromise in grip may be required, and remembered ... when you are pushing hard in the wet (etc)

pictured below may be required :msn-wink:


Just bear in mind - my Fat ass is 100+ KG...

Anyways, remember in the original post, I said I know very little - Brand and Product would be helpful, :yes:

personal weight isn't a concern :msn-wink:

Most manufacturers make a model of tyre that will have 3 or more capacity designations
example being Bridgestone.....years ago a Battlax (can't remember specific model) was the thing for lightweight sports and now the current generation BT-003 has RS as 1000cc+ & 400cc and the BT-003pro for 600cc.

Manufacturers used to class their tyres by lightweight, middleweight, & heavyweight

[ducatilover]

You can get Pirelli Diablo variants in the Hornet/Fireblade sizes.
There are a fair few bridgestone choices, and pretty much most of the big brands have something good.
Avoid going with IRC, they're slippery nylon poo.
Shinko have a few good road tyres and I imagine in the right sizes.

All manufacturers have a way to look up tyres, such as http://moto.bridgestone.eu/motorcycle-tyres/search-results-bike/?model=CBR%20900%20RR%20SC%2028

Contact a few dealers and ask them about tyre size, choice and price.
:niceone:

[AllanB]

Pilot Road 2, T30 Bridgestone, continental Road Attack heaps out there - get a sport touring set and you will be happy.

[EJK]

Pirelli diablo supercorsa.

[speeding_ant]

I recently got a Continental Road Attack. So far I like it better than the M3, seems a little more predictable. Not sure how it wears. I got 12k out of the M3 front previously, just wore way too quickly on the outside :-(