Recommended tyres for 1992 GSF250 Bandit?

[4AGE]

I run bt45's on my mc19 and they are excellent

[Milts]

Had the sport demons on my ZZR250, fucking loved them. Miles ahead of any other tyre I ever used on that bike (never tried the BT45s though).

Links:
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...oad_sport.aspx

http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/mo...ort_demon.html

They were amazing in the wet, nice to commute on, had pretty good life and when I took them to the track and warmed them up properly, they were unbelievably sticky.

Others may disagree but I would never cheap out on tyres; I'd much rather have sportier tyres and replace them more often than buy cheaper commuter tyres, even if 80% of my riding was commuting. You never know when you'll suddenly need some extra grip.

[nzspokes]

Im looking at the same tyres. BT45s or Sport demons. Price very little difference. Ive got demons on my 250 and they have been great. But I like the idea of the dual compound of the BT45 and that they last longer.

[Oakie]

Im looking at the same tyres. BT45s or Sport demons. Price very little difference. Ive got demons on my 250 and they have been great. But I like the idea of the dual compound of the BT45 and that they last longer.

I ran BT45s on my CB400. The only problem with the dual compound is that they do wear unevenly so you finish up with the tyre that is not a nice oval ... rather it develops a lip between the softer outside and more solid centre if the tyre. Admittedly, this does take a while (16000k on my rear before I needed to replace from memory)

[sil3nt]

I ran BT45s on my CB400. The only problem with the dual compound is that they do wear unevenly so you finish up with the tyre that is not a nice oval ... rather it develops a lip between the softer outside and more solid centre if the tyre. Admittedly, this does take a while (16000k on my rear before I needed to replace from memory)

And the sport demons will square off if you commute on them everyday.

Just gotta choose the tyre for the type of riding you do.

[whowhatwhere]

Used both on my CB500 in the UK and preferred the BT45's for both feel and wear. Outstanding in the wet.

[nzspokes]

Just gotta choose the tyre for the type of riding you do.

So which suits what?

[Phreak]

Michelin Pilot Activ could be a good option too. Modern alternative to the old bias ply tyres.

Yup, I'll agree with that, I love mine. They're great all year round.

[sil3nt]

So which suits what?

BT45 have a harder compound in the center of the tyre so commuting won't wear it down as much. Good for a mix of commuting and weekend riding.

The sport demons are more of a sport tyre so wills square off quicker if all you do is commute on them. Good tyre if all you do is hit the twisties.

With that being said it still takes a lot of mileage to square a tyre off. Both tyres are excellent and you can't really go wrong with either.

[spanner spinner]

I work fitting motorcycle tyres and agree that the best choice is either the BT45's or sport demons, really down to personal choice. But for your information note that only the V rated BT45's are dual compound, most of the smaller tyre sizes (ie the sizes that will suit your bike) are only H rated.

[sil3nt]

I work fitting motorcycle tyres and agree that the best choice is either the BT45's or sport demons, really down to personal choice. But for your information note that only the V rated BT45's are dual compound, most of the smaller tyre sizes (ie the sizes that will suit your bike) are only H rated.

Useful info

[nzspokes]

I work fitting motorcycle tyres and agree that the best choice is either the BT45's or sport demons, really down to personal choice. But for your information note that only the V rated BT45's are dual compound, most of the smaller tyre sizes (ie the sizes that will suit your bike) are only H rated.

Bridgstone website says all are dual compound. http://www.bridgestone.com/products/...tlax/bt45.html

And my size in demon is V rated? http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/mo...subtype%3Droad

[sil3nt]

Bridgstone website says all are dual compound. http://www.bridgestone.com/products/...tlax/bt45.html

That is what i thought as well but if you read it carefully it does not say the BT-45V shares the DTC compound.

So it is the H that has the dual compound rear not the V.

[SMOKEU]

Oooo, and to go extra fast, fill them with nitrogen.

Or a limited edition gold power band.

[Blackshear]

Run Pilot Activ's on my bandit for the last 3 years.
It came with Some $60 kendas, holy fuck they'd roll-on spin in 6th when it rained.
Last about 12,000 on the rear, twice on the front.