Bridgestone S20 evo

[slofox]

Anybody tried the S20 evo from Bridgestone?

[mossy1200]

I thought its what I ordered for mine but another s20r rear is on the bike.
Its most likely I forgot the evo bit when I ordered the tyre. Im a poor communicator and the older I get the worse its seems to get.

[slofox]

Im a poor communicator and the older I get the worse its seems to get.

Tell me about it...:wacko:

[SVboy]

I have one to go on the back of the Fz1. Doubt you could go wrong. It's got evo in the name, surely that makes it better, just like that.

[mossy1200]

I have one to go on the back of the Fz1. Doubt you could go wrong. It's got evo in the name, surely that makes it better, just like that.

With evo in the name it might smoke a bit more than most tyres on take off.

[insomnia01]

I WAS looking at fitting a set before heading down Sth isld BUT could now be looking at trying either Michelin Pilot Road 4 OR Metzeler Roadtech choices choices :facepalm:

[WNJ]

Had pilot road 42ct on ZXR for couple weeks now, loving them nice and sticky, great in the wet also

[AllanB]

I WAS looking at fitting a set before heading down Sth isld BUT could now be looking at trying either Michelin Pilot Road 4 OR Metzeler Roadtech choices choices :facepalm:

On what for what type of riding? Question as the roads down here are made of large rolls of grit sandpaper glued to the real road surface. Then they have a large machine that they run over the top to make pot holes and these weird dip/humps that resemble a small whitecap on the ocean. It's blood weird and I'll take a picture one day and post it to show all as I'm still trying to work out how a piece of road can end up like a wave.

Anyway - the sport-touring tyres perform very well in the South Island. You see them fitted to all types of machines.

[insomnia01]

On what for what type of riding? Question as the roads down here are made of large rolls of grit sandpaper glued to the real road surface. Then they have a large machine that they run over the top to make pot holes and these weird dip/humps that resemble a small whitecap on the ocean. It's blood weird and I'll take a picture one day and post it to show all as I'm still trying to work out how a piece of road can end up like a wave.

Anyway - the sport-touring tyres perform very well in the South Island. You see them fitted to all types of machines.

ZX14, I tour mostly but doing a Nth Isld start for the TT2000 ( start Whanganui finish Christchurch) then cruising the Sth isld for a day or 5 then taking the long way home via Nth isld east coast & Northland if pillion is up to it :spanking: have been going down there for the past few years on my Blackbird using Avon storms ( held up well ) but taking the 14 this time which is currently on Pilot Road 2 but looking to update these before heading off

[f2dz]

I've got a set on my K7 GSXR750.

Fitted for $500 at Drury Tyres approx 4 months ago and done just over 10,000kms on em. Was a bit worried when fitting these that I wouldn't get very good mileage as others have reported as it lasting as low as 3,000kms on the right bike. However, these have worn very well on my 750 but I think that mainly comes down to me being pretty strict with checking my pressures regularly and running them according to the manufactures specifications.

I'm hoping to get at least another 3,000km on the rear before having it replaced. My front probably has a bunch more life in it.

I've done two track days on em but mainly use my bike to commute. I had a pair of regular S20s before these and that was definitely a softer compound with a softer centre that wore down faster than the Evos.

All in all a great tyre on road, track and in the wet. Definitely be getting another set next time.

[f2dz]

Perhaps not the best angle but here's what they looked like at the track just before hitting 10,000kms. Bit of flatting in the middle to be expected, but still has more tread than I expected by this point of its life.

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[f2dz]

Dredging a bit, but only to give an update on the status of the tyres after approx 15,000kms.

I'm getting the front and rear changed today and these were taken last night.

Front: http://imgur.com/a/fMvFI
Rear: http://imgur.com/a/lCdpx

The sides on the front seem to have worn quicker than the rear's sides, but the centre of the rear is definitely down lower. I almost failed a WOF on these and I'm guessing the rear has 1mm or so on it, where the front might have 2mm or so in the centre. The sides of the rear still look really good.

I've mainly used these for commuting but have also done a bunch of weekend rides, longer rides during the week and two track days at Hampton Downs.

Commuting I find them perfect, even in the wet. No problems. They're also great on longer, more spirited rides.

On track I found them to be good also, minus one little slip last track day in January. I'm guessing that they may have been overheating slightly on the very last session of the day. Granted, it was probably the hottest day of the summer and my pressures were pretty low. However, the rear slipping really caught me off guard going into turn 1 as I wasn't at a high amount of lean or using that much throttle.

I'd recommend these tyres if you can get em at a good price. I got these originally for $520 fitted but they have since gone up to close to $600 which is a real bummer. At that price there are quite a few other good choices around that would make it a harder decision.

I was considering trying Dunlop Q3s for my next set but have opted to get cheaper Continentals due to budget.

[Gadget1]

Dredging a bit, but only to give an update on the status of the tyres after approx 15,000kms.

I'm getting the front and rear changed today and these were taken last night.

Front: http://imgur.com/a/fMvFI
Rear: http://imgur.com/a/lCdpx

The sides on the front seem to have worn quicker than the rear's sides, but the centre of the rear is definitely down lower. I almost failed a WOF on these and I'm guessing the rear has 1mm or so on it, where the front might have 2mm or so in the centre. The sides of the rear still look really good.

I've mainly used these for commuting but have also done a bunch of weekend rides, longer rides during the week and two track days at Hampton Downs.

Commuting I find them perfect, even in the wet. No problems. They're also great on longer, more spirited rides.

On track I found them to be good also, minus one little slip last track day in January. I'm guessing that they may have been overheating slightly on the very last session of the day. Granted, it was probably the hottest day of the summer and my pressures were pretty low. However, the rear slipping really caught me off guard going into turn 1 as I wasn't at a high amount of lean or using that much throttle.

I'd recommend these tyres if you can get em at a good price. I got these originally for $520 fitted but they have since gone up to close to $600 which is a real bummer. At that price there are quite a few other good choices around that would make it a harder decision.

I was considering trying Dunlop Q3s for my next set but have opted to get cheaper Continentals due to budget.


Good write-up.

I've been very happy with Continental on my 'bike front wheel for the last interval. I had a Dunlop on prior and have just changed the rear from an Avon Storm to a Shinko Advance for a try. Just waiting for the weather to clear up now.

[slofox]

Thanks f2dz,all I needed to know. Might try a set myself next change.

[f2dz]

Thanks f2dz,all I needed to know. Might try a set myself next change.

I'll be interested to hear how you get on.

Now that I have new rubber on my bike and thinking about this again now, the S20s were pretty faultless up until around 10,000kms. Once the centre started noticeably flatting a bit that was when their tip in seemed to be affected, understandably.

I noticed it most on track after that point, but on the road and commuting with the tyre at regular temperatures and pressures it was still predictable and steered well.

[slofox]

I'll be interested to hear how you get on.

Now that I have new rubber on my bike and thinking about this again now, the S20s were pretty faultless up until around 10,000kms. Once the centre started noticeably flatting a bit that was when their tip in seemed to be affected, understandably.

I noticed it most on track after that point, but on the road and commuting with the tyre at regular temperatures and pressures it was still predictable and steered well.

Similar to my experience with the original S 20's cept half the mileage.

[f2dz]

Similar to my experience with the original S 20's cept half the mileage.

My bike had the original S20s on it when I bought it.

No clue as to how many kms were on them already but they didn't wear very well at all by comparison.

[slofox]

My bike had the original S20s on it when I bought it.

No clue as to how many kms were on them already but they didn't wear very well at all by comparison.

I got about 5000km out of a rear. Maybe 9 - 10 from the front...too expensive for my budget. PP3's have done way better but feel "heavier" than the S20.

[SVboy]

The S20evo on the back of the Fz1 will be dead at 6000kms. Has never put a foot wrong but squaring off means handling is pretty average now.

[f2dz]

The S20evo on the back of the Fz1 will be dead at 6000kms. Has never put a foot wrong but squaring off means handling is pretty average now.

Are you sure it's not an original S20? Seems a tad low, even for a torquier FZ1.

Can't see why you'd get a third of the mileage out of a rear than I did - unless you run really low pressures.

Forgot to note above that I always ran mine at around 36-39 in the front and 38-42 in the rear.

I think on track I had them set to 34-34 hot but then lowered them slightly to 32-32 hot.

[SVboy]

Yes, it is an EVO. I wish it had lasted longer! I run 38psi. No track days either. Aftermarket
Shock properly sprung and set up by Dave Moss. Oh well.....

[nzspokes]

Yes, it is an EVO. I wish it had lasted longer! I run 38psi. No track days either. Aftermarket
Shock properly sprung and set up by Dave Moss. Oh well.....

But you live in Christchurch. North Island roads are nicer on tyres.

[SVboy]

Did 2500kms of that in the NI! Lol!