k7 gixxer 600 tyres

[dave_a]

Hi guys just after a new set of tyres, I do abit of commuting 20km to work but I also want something tht I can throw into the corner and know itl be good, Also ill be doing a few track days so im thinking a dual compound tyre will be best? what are you guys running and what do you think of it?

[discotex]

M3's are doing it for me this winter. Great wear rate, great handling, great grip and a quick warm up for winter.

BT-016 are great multi-compound tyres but are probably better summer tyres as they take a while to warm up.

[bikerboy011]

Am still on stock tires, i was thinking to get the BT-016's next probably in a few months time.

[dave_a]

any idea on pricing?

[discotex]

any idea on pricing?

Looking around $550/set

M3 (http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/content/catalogueViewEntry.aspx?profilePK=sports&entryPK=3213)

Ask for a deal and you'll knock some off those prices.

[SVboy]

016s-seem good. I assume same profile asd 014s.Have a mate who loves pps on his k7 600.

[Shaun]

Race Street Conti;s mate

-- Do not require tyre warmers, is very flexible for
quick warm up, and very durable as a track day/hyper sport road tyre.
Think of these kind of like a K3 Metzler - they grip ok
last really well, and are very forgiving of any
suspension issue or very low track temperature. They are not a race tyre
for an experienced, fast rider, and can struggle with smearing if the
get too hot - like on a 30 degree day etc.

[budda]

definitely Bridgy 016's - stick AWESOME, warm up fairly quick, last for ages.
Take the time to dial in the pressures, and you'll love 'em

[dave_a]

Does anyone have any hook ups for these tyres

[Sparky Bills]

Good commuting tyres...
Pirelli Diablo Strada
Michelin Pilot Road 2

Good fast Road/Trackday tyres...
Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3
Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT

Theres not really a tyre for commuting AND trackdays so to speak. But I use to use the Diablo Corsa tyres on my Blades to commute on and do trackdays with them.
Hard choice really.
What are you going to be doing more of??
Most tyres these days are good in the dry. Its the wet weather grip that they really show their true value.

[discotex]

Theres not really a tyre for commuting AND trackdays so to speak.

I disagree. For trackday and dry commute the BT-016 has stonking grip and resists squaring off very well.

For slightly less total grip on the rear and much better wet/winter performance the Metzeler M3 is great.

[dave_a]

Mainly looking at the 2CT's found some for 520 a set so probably the way to go, Want to keep under 600 fitted

[puddytat]

Ive had PR2's & Diablo Rossos on the R6....rate the PR2s for longevity & wet weather....Rate the Rosso's for grip....

[Marknz]

Swear by Dunlop Qualifiers myself, but that's just me...

[Sparky Bills]

I disagree. For trackday and dry commute the BT-016 has stonking grip and resists squaring off very well.
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You cant be very fast on the track then.... :bleh:

You say "dry commute"?? So does that mean if it rains hes stuffed?
What if its his only form of transport and uses it rain or shine...?

[discotex]

You cant be very fast on the track then.... :bleh:

Nah I'm slow as. Should be under 1:50 on a good day on Taupo track 1 tho. Not bad on stock bike on stock tyres if I do say so myself.

I know there's heaps more in me and the bike if I get the track time.



You say "dry commute"?? So does that mean if it rains hes stuffed?
What if its his only form of transport and uses it rain or shine...?

Well not stuffed but the 016's aren't going to perform as well in the wet as the M3's And they won't perform as well as say the Avon Storms or some other sport/tourer.

My bike is my only transport and I commute 20km each way every day rain/hail/shine and have done 4 trackdays this year so I think I fit the profile of tyre user the OP is after.


EDIT: and if anyone is braking harder on the road during their commute than I did on M3's at 200km/h at Friday MotoTT they need to learn how to ride defensively not get different tyres.

[roadracingoldfart]

You cant be very fast on the track then.... :bleh:

You say "dry commute"?? So does that mean if it rains hes stuffed?
What if its his only form of transport and uses it rain or shine...?

Then after he gets his bike back from the crash repair shop :doh: he gets decent tyres and pays more attention to those that actually know what they talk about.






Ohhh and he buys a raincoat for his wheels.:bleh: