pilot powers or diablo corsas

[kiwifruit]

im getting new hoops for my gsxr,
looking for opinions/experiences with these tyres on this type of bike
im tending toward the pilot powers, but
pirelli is giving away a free track training day with the diablos

both will be $600 for the pair, fitted & balanced

what do ya recon?
cheers, Allan.

[Fishy]

I can't comment on the PPowers but I have just worn out a set of Pirelli Diablo Corsa's. The Pirellis were excellent tyres! very sticky in the dry! didn't really get to push them in the wet as I don't really ride in the rain but would definitely purchase them again. Currently on the new Avon Vipers, so will be interesting to see how they are compared to the Pirelli's.

[steved]

Check this thread out.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=23645

[Devil]

Shop around mate. Should be able to get those powers for $500. Is the bike ever in Auckland? Plain diablo's should be $500 as well, not up with the going rate for the corsa's.

[Grahameeboy]

There are no bad tyres these days....I reckon the difference is marginal and probably a personal thing.......I have not looked at the Diablo's but the problem with my Sports was that the front had plenty of tread but had scollopped so had to be replaced whereas my new Powers will not do that due to the tread pattern....they reckon the Powers will last longer...unless you are Loose Bruce!!!!

[Zed]

Hehe i've got a Pilot on the rear and a Corsa on the front...best of both worlds, and both great tyres too!!

[enigma51]

I have posted this before maybe out of date know

http://www.zinio.com/express?issue=77606059

[cowpoos]

theres hundreds of tyre threads on KB...do a search....and if u can't be bothered... pilot powers are the most recomended tyre for sports bike on here :spudbooge

[loosebruce]

Get pilot powers or i'll bash ya there that should be enough to sort it. Diablos are shit in the wet, Powers are the shit in the wet. Both are very good tyres but i lean for the Michleins always.

Plsu i've heard of a few fast guys i know egtting good mileage out of the powers

[kiwifruit]

ok ok,
pp it is, sorry to clog the board up with another tyre thread
thanks for the advice everyone

Regards, Allan.

[Grahameeboy]

Interesting the difference between the Sports and Power eh.....

[Grahameeboy]

Get pilot powers or i'll bash ya there that should be enough to sort it. Diablos are shit in the wet, Powers are the shit in the wet. Both are very good tyres but i lean for the Michleins always.

Plsu i've heard of a few fast guys i know egtting good mileage out of the powers

I was told the same for Powers...something to do with the silicon......have had no probs with Powers in the wet but guess if you only get 2,000ks on a good day.......

[GIXser]

Mate i have the Cors'ars on mine after careful investigation been 4 months now-- and they are like glue-- sticky icky icky--- recommend them ( they r on a Gixer as well--

[Smokin]

Im running Corsa's here as well, Awesome on a dry road but I have had the rear wheel trying to overtake the front wheel in the wet, very sticky tyre as others have said. They are wearing out pretty quick too so i going to try BT014's next.

[Kornholio]

Im only running the Diablos and they hang on fucking well(still only getting 3500k out of a rear, about 4500 out of front...) I believe the Corsas are a bit softer so they should be better.... Mind you Ive only ever used Pirellis and are happy with them so no need to change brands...Im sure with tyre technology these days they are all pretty much the same and will do the jobbie more than adequately

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