87 CBR 600 New Tyres Advice

**MWVT** · 29th November 2006, 08:43

Hi Folks,

Looking for some advice from you helpful KB folks. I currently have Battlax BT45 tyres on the 87 CBR 600. I commute ~450k a week and most touring happens two up. Occasional spirited weekend ride, although I'm not quick, so read spirited as sedate

As they are getting a bit flat in the middle (thanks commuting) it's time for new tyres. I'm looking for something maybe a little stickier, but only a little, if they are crap after 6 months of commuting I won't be happy.

Any recomendations???

Thanks in advance,
Matt

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th November 2006, 09:01

Pilot Road is probably a good choice. If you wanna keep the price down, and don't push them too hard, you might find Macadam 100x is a reasonable choice.

**MWVT** · 29th November 2006, 12:59

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Pilot Road is probably a good choice. If you wanna keep the price down, and don't push them too hard, you might find Macadam 100x is a reasonable choice.

Thanks MSTRS. Will look into that option.

Mt Eden recommened me, sport demons, and Motohaus was talking Avon, something or others (I know, no use without more info). They were a little rushed at the time and didn't really have the time to get the full story on what riding i do.

Any comments on the sport demon option...
Cheers.

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th November 2006, 13:09

Originally Posted by MWVT

Thanks MSTRS. Will look into that option.

Mt Eden recommened me, sport demons, and Motohaus was talking Avon, something or others (I know, no use without more info). They were a little rushed at the time and didn't really have the time to get the full story on what riding i do.

Any comments on the sport demon option...
Cheers.

A brilliant tyre, but best suited up to 400. 600 probably pushing the limits and you'd find your commute will square off the rear mighty quick

**Devil** · 29th November 2006, 13:25

I think you're already on a good tyre with the bt45.
Had the demons and 45's on me old 250 and prefered the 45's myself. Good allrounder.

**quickbuck** · 29th November 2006, 18:03

What size are on these again? 130/70 x 17 rear? Or, is it 18?

Anyway, I would go for Metzler, and look at an ME330 front, and an ME 550 rear.
Great for commuting.

I would not go any softer than what you have, it will cut out the middle more.

How many miles are you getting out of your current rear?

**James Deuce** · 29th November 2006, 18:32

Don't get Pilot Sports or Macadams. The bike was designed around cross plies and radial side walls will be too stiff.

Metzler Lasertecs or Pirelli Sport Demons.

I always found the 110/80x17 front and 140/80x17 rear combo felt better to ride than with a 130/80 rear, on my own '87 CBR600.

**MWVT** · 30th November 2006, 16:07

140/80-17 on the rear, 110/80-17 on the front

**MWVT** · 30th November 2006, 16:08

Originally Posted by quickbuck

What size are on these again? 130/70 x 17 rear? Or, is it 18?

Anyway, I would go for Metzler, and look at an ME330 front, and an ME 550 rear.
Great for commuting.

I would not go any softer than what you have, it will cut out the middle more.

How many miles are you getting out of your current rear?

not sure how many miles, as i purchased it with partially worn tyres, hard to estimate, but i have done about 15000, with maybe 2/3 of the rear,,,

**quickbuck** · 30th November 2006, 18:47

Originally Posted by MWVT

but i have done about 15000, with maybe 2/3 of the rear,,,

WOW!!!!
What is your secret????

Can't complain at that.

I get roughly 4000 miles out of a M1 Sportech (Metzler), and I have done a few more on the slightly more expensive M6 Roadtec. In fact it is lasting very well. I am happy with the performance thus far, and will give an update after Tuesday (being Honda Rider Training Day).

15000, amazing.

Course it is an 87, not a 91 F2 that gets ridden hard.

**FROSTY:Me** · 30th November 2006, 18:57

Mate Im running the same tyres as you on my old 600 honda. To be honest Ive never had a "moment " on them and definitely think they are top value for money--talk to the guys at cycletreads --they will do you a demon deal

**simonnn** · 3rd December 2006, 23:05

Youve got good tyres now.
B45`s suit your bike and stick as well as any Bias Ply on the market.
The only Bias Ply which matches them are the new Michelin Activs which also have silicum based compound.
Sports Demons or Avons do not have the same tech features and will not perform as well.