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    Michelin Power Pure

    For fans of Bibendum there appears to be a new light tyre on the horizon.

    It's intended to be superior to the Pilot Power 2CT. It wasn't mentioned on the Michelin website when I checked, so it might be a bit soon to rush to your usual supplier.

    Alas my technical competence won't let me post the ad here but a Google search will lead you to other biker sites which include the ad.

    http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/duc...elin-tyre.html
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    Here you go.


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    whats gonna be the cost of these little beauties?

    i have a zx10r and never bought tyres here in NZ yet. only had the bike 6 mnths. it has conti race attack tyres on it at the mo. is there a website to get pricing of tyres here in NZ?

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    I'm quite keen on those longtitudinal grooves...it's a nice change back to the norm!

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    Sure is.. There are plenty!! Whites.co.nz is one for some tyres and gear..

    Uhm and this one too.. http://www.roadguide.co.nz/categories.aspx#TYRES
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    Is anyone running these that could offer a reasonably detailed opinion?

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    They are in Boyds Hamilton right now, saw them Friday
    Ive run out of fucks to give

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    Quote Originally Posted by NZsarge View Post
    Is anyone running these that could offer a reasonably detailed opinion?
    I got asked if I wanted to throw them on the bike instead of the 2ct (when it arrives). They said they wanted more people to ride them so they can get an opinion out there. I decided I'd stick to the 2cts as I'm not going to need all the tyre. The lightness I was swaying towards but I have a thing about have channels right to the edges. Pure's don't have them. From several people I've heard that have swapped out their 2cts for the pure, they love them. I've heard no one not like them so far. They say there's heaps more feel and response. Of course, since I haven't ridden them I can't vouch for them.

    I suppose if you like Miccies to start with and like the 2cts, you'll dig the Pures more. If I was doing track days more I would personally grab them. Dunno, I may still put them on the bike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NZsarge View Post
    Is anyone running these that could offer a reasonably detailed opinion?
    Sure John.

    Michelin Pilot Power Pure 2CT

    Got some put on my new 675 Daytona which was delivered last Weds by Anza.
    I got the Pirellis removed and swapped before I got it. I've always had Miches.

    I did 300 plus kms on Sat up the Wairoa rd and about.
    I would rate them as the best tyres I've ever ridden on. I did'nt go easy on them, did'nt 'scrub' them in, just on and go.
    Not a slide, nothing bad, and grip.
    The grip was as good as the Pope on an alter boy.
    Gave total confidence.
    And we hit a torrentail downpour that gave 0 visibilty for a while and there were no issues, but I did slow a lot.

    I've always had PR2CT and lately Power 2CT and IMO they out perform them easy.
    As for tyre life........dunno........prob not a lot. Look ok after 300 plus kms, but the 675 is'nt a heavy bike.
    I intend to use the 675 mainly for trackdays more than road so tyre life is'nt an issue with me.
    But then again, it's so damn fun on the road with this new thingy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ckai View Post
    The lightness I was swaying towards but I have a thing about have channels right to the edges. Pure's don't have them. From several people I've heard that have swapped out their 2cts for the pure, they love them. I've heard no one not like them so far. They say there's heaps more feel and response. Of course, since I haven't ridden them I can't vouch for them.
    Cheers Ckai, I went to spectate at a trackday at Manfeild a few weeks back and there were quite a few bikes with them on already and I did'nt even go looking.
    Quote Originally Posted by Dooly View Post

    I did 300 plus kms on Sat up the Wairoa rd and about.
    I would rate them as the best tyres I've ever ridden on. I did'nt go easy on them, did'nt 'scrub' them in, just on and go.
    Not a slide, nothing bad, and grip.
    The grip was as good as the Pope on an alter boy.
    Gave total confidence.
    And we hit a torrentail downpour that gave 0 visibilty for a while and there were no issues, but I did slow a lot.

    I've always had PR2CT and lately Power 2CT and IMO they out perform them easy.
    As for tyre life........dunno........prob not a lot. Look ok after 300 plus kms, but the 675 is'nt a heavy bike.
    Cheers Dooly, truth is i've already ordered a set but i'm trying to get a feel for what to expect when I finally put them on which won't be for a while yet, sounding to me like they'll be worth the wait but it'll have to wait until I wear out the Pirelli Angel ST's i'm running at the moment.
    Congrats on the 675, is it a new one? What colour is it? Sell one of ya other bikes and have one for the track and one for the road, problem solved.

    I will probably post my thoughts on them once they have been on a while, we'll see how they go with a big heavy guy on a big heavy bike with a reasonable amount of grunt, in the back of my mind i'm expecting them to disappear pretty quickly but it'll be interesting for sure as the new suspension will hopefully optimize tyre wear to a certain degree.

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    Yep, brand knew in black Sarge. Meant to be running in...........lol.....as if, pedal to the metal, only way!
    Sold my Yellow 955, still got the Ducati, and a CB900 Boldor 80.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dooly View Post
    Sure John.

    Michelin Pilot Power Pure 2CT


    The grip was as good as the Pope on an alter boy.
    That statement sold me!
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    [QUOTE=ckai;1129739226]

    Quote Originally Posted by Dooly View Post
    Yep, brand knew in black Sarge. Meant to be running in...........lol.....as if, pedal to the metal, only way!
    Sold my Yellow 955, still got the Ducati, and a CB900 Boldor 80.
    A bol'd'or eh... You'll be able to swap note with Dog'n'bikes, I think that's what he's got.

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    [QUOTE=NZsarge;1129739988]
    Quote Originally Posted by ckai View Post


    A bol'd'or eh... You'll be able to swap note with Dog'n'bikes, I think that's what he's got.
    Yep, apparantley its ghey too, cos it's a Honda.
    But it sure is a pretty colour.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ckai View Post
    ... I have a thing about have channels right to the edges. Pure's don't have them.
    You're using all your tyre IN THE WET? You are a riding GOD!

    Fook'n PR2s feather up badly because of those silly channels to the edge.
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