Pilot Power 2ct Review

[Latte]

My 016 front has lasted 3 track days and maybe 4k. Funnily enough the rear will do about the same (I'd been told by quite a few people it's 2 rears to a front normall).

[slofox]

I see Cycletreads are doing a one dayer on "Michelin Pilot Sport" tyres...

Where, in the hierarchy, do these fit?

[Ocean1]

It depends on what bike you are on. on a bike that is 100 - 110 HP and using it to the max, the Road 2 provide a sufficient feel and grip. On a bike that is 160 - 180 Hp and the rider being balls to the wall is better to have the Power 2ct or Pilot Pure due to the softer rubber, quicker turn in and higher optimum operational temperature.

My bike is about 100hp and the road 2 are fine.

I understood the compound on the sides of both to be the same. The PR2 has a higher silicone content compound in the middle. I've been through several of both on different machines, the only difference I can feel is the PR2 is a bit more squirmy under brakes on the limit. The trade off is exactly what you'd expect, the XB12 in particular was bloody hard on the rear because of the engine braking, the PR2s lasted about 3k more.

[Mort]

I'm with Toto on the 2CT. I was amazed at how long they lasted on my 07 Blade. About 10,000km (mostly motorway commute) and about 6-8 trackdays before they were due for the bin. They never seemed to wear out !! Very good grip at the track too. I'll be looking at the 3CT for sure.

[ClutchITUP]

I love the 2 ct also 1 44 at ruapuna on 2 cts on a stock cbr6. I have done lots of laps on them an never had them overheat an I run them 32f an 30r sometimes lower

The thing I love about 2 cts is they heat up SO quick which is SO awesome on the road an track days.

I used to get 5000km out of set though, track an sport road riding

[Ocean1]

I see Cycletreads are doing a one dayer on "Michelin Pilot Sport" tyres...

Where, in the hierarchy, do these fit?

The only Pilot Sport I can google up is a car tyre.

This is their current range: http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/in...recatalog.view

[DMNTD:Me]

I'm with Toto on the 2CT. I was amazed at how long they lasted on my 07 Blade. About 10,000km (mostly motorway commute) and about 6-8 trackdays before they were due for the bin. They never seemed to wear out !! Very good grip at the track too. I'll be looking at the 3CT for sure.

10,000kms? Jebus...was happy with the 3000kms I got out of mine
I now choose to use Conti Sport Attacks...personally I get better feedback and greater life...to date

[slofox]

The only Pilot Sport I can google up is a car tyre.

This is their current range: http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/in...recatalog.view

Thanks for the info Ocean...

Here is the Cycletreads ad...

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...px?oneday=true


They seem to specialise in Michelin tyres I have never heard of...

[BigOne]

I have fitted about 3 sets of Michelin PR 2CTs in a row, I ride a GSX1400, which is a heavy high torque bike, and I get 14,000km from the pair. If I do a track day or two, it can drop to 12,000km, but I toss them with at least 1.5mm tread to go, and the front tyre usually has a bit more than the back. But I consider my skin more valuable than the last few kays on the tyre.
I love them, predictable, excellent in the wet, and dry alike, and don't overheat at the track.
I use 36/36psi on the road, and 30/30 at Ruapuna.