These tyres were run on a K8 GSX-R600.
I have sung the praises of the S20 many times - a very confidence inspiring tyre that has performed well for me. But the life span is limited as is my budget. So I thought to try a Michelin Pilot Power 3 on the back this time given that they are supposed to have a longer life span.
I wondered whether there might be a loss of performance compared to the S20, despite all the hoopla spouted about wet grip, lap times, yadda yadda.
So last Saturday I had the Michelin fitted and have spent three days "scrubbing it in" - whatever that means these days. Bear in mind I still have an S20 on the front.
Actually, I only spent about 2km being careful - the Michelin has a very solid feel to it and I was quick to believe in its abilities.
So far, I'd have to say I really like this Michelin too. Makes the back feel just as planted as the S20 did if not a tad more so. It has that "on a rail" feel that the S20 makes so obvious as well. There is super smooth transition from side to side with what I'd call a neutral feel to the rate of roll. Makes it easy to hold a line through a corner, even if it is a slightly dodgy line to avoid potholes, tar snakes, SUV's on my side of the road and all the usual crap that local roads present.
Haven't ridden a really wet road yet but there were a couple of damp patches - of road - that presented no obvious problems.
So far so good. Will update after a few more km.
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